The Housing Registry is a comprehensive housing database that allows households looking for subsidized housing to submit a single application form to be considered for all available units managed by housing providers belonging to The Housing Registry .

Buildings you can apply to through The Housing Registry are managed by:

1. BC Housing - Housing owned and managed by BC Housing, a provincial government agency. BC Housing is responsible for tenant selection and is the landlord.

2. Non-profit housing providers - Housing owned and managed by local non-profit societies. The society is responsible for tenant selection and is the landlord.

3. Co-operatives - Housing managed by the members who live there. Members share responsibility for running the development and for new member selection. More information is available by visiting the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC website .

Who is eligible for subsidized housing through The Housing Registry?

To qualify for subsidized housing through The Housing Registry, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Eligible groups

2. Residency requirements

3. Income requirements

4. Asset requirements

5. Housing Needs Categories

6. Requirements for former subsidized housing tenants

Information available in other languages

Information on eligibility and how to apply for housing is available in English , Chinese, French, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

For more information

Check with BC Housing to determine if you are eligible for subsidized housing. Call 604-433-2218, or 1-800-257-7756 outside the Lower Mainland, or visit one of our offices located around the province.