Life Skills

Find ECUAD's guide to renting in Vancouver here.

Figure out if you have legal protections under the Residential Tenancy Act and find other helpful information related to tenancy on this website.

Local activist group seeking to "build a base of tenants throughout the city to establish political power to create change."

Use this PDF as a guide for creating rules and agreements between roommates if considering sharing accommodation.

Find various Word files that you can edit to communicate in a documented way with your landlord. Includes templates for issues such as bed bugs, withholding of deposits, locks, and permission to sublet.

"Subsidized housing is long-term housing where the rent is calculated based on total household income." Although this is not a guaranteed place in subsidized housing, it is good to get on the list if you meet the eligibility requirements: • Family
• Senior (55+)
• Person with Disabilities
• Single people or couples at risk of homelessness

The same application as the PDF, with an easy click through application process. Have references information ready if possible.

Here you will find a searchable list of subsidized housing in BC. Use this link to fill out the above applications.

Use this link to see if you are eligible for any other housing programs, such as supported housing or co-op housing.

Help for people leaving violence in B.C. Includes shelters and housing assistance.