Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing Program helps people who need a lower rent, by offering rental suites that are below market rent.

How can this program help me?

In this program tenants pay rent that is at least 10% below the market rents for the area.

Am I eligible for this program?

To qualify, applicants must be Canadian Citizens, independent landed immigrants, or government sponsored landed immigrants. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis to ensure the applicants will be able to afford the rent and all utilities.

The maximum income limits depend on the property you are applying to live in. Some properties also require a minimum income to reside there. Applicants must provide verification of their current income.

If you are unsure about whether or not this program is right for you, please use our Program Recommender to help guide your decision.

Application approval is subject to landlord and credit reference checks.

What else should I know?

The complexes include apartments and townhouses that are suitable for families with children. The one bedroom apartments and townhouses accommodate seniors or other single individuals or couples without children. Some housing units are wheelchair accessible.

Rent and Other Charges

Tenants pay a set amount of money for rent based on the housing unit and area they are living in. Tenant's must also pay a security deposit.

Tenants must arrange and pay for their own:

• Electricity
• Phone
• Cable TV
• Internet
• Heat and water in our townhouse complexes

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Properties in the Affordable Housing Program are certified under the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

Pets

Tenants living in Affordable Housing may be allowed one pet, such as a small dog or cat. Tenants must complete a pet application and agree to follow the rules established by CRHC.  Tenants are also responsible for paying a $150 non-refundable pet fee.

Service dogs are not considered to be pets. However, the pet application information and a pet addendum are still required. Tenants are requested to submit proof of service dog certification for their dog with the application.