Housing Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

‘Sorry No Vacancy’ Housing Survey Report

Find out what we learned from housing seekers in our "Sorry No Vacancy" housing survey.

Abbeyfield Houses

These houses are in many BC communities and are for seniors who no longer wish to live alone, but are still able to take care of their personal needs.

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Aboriginal Housing Management Association

Find lists of Indigenous housing providers across BC.

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Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George

Find out more about housing options in Prince George.

250 564-9794

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BC Building Code Access Handbooks

The illustrations and commentary in these guides have been prepared to assist builders, planners and the public to understand the accessibility requirements in the building code.

250-387-6409

BC Housing

Find out how to apply for subsidized housing, access funding for home renovations, and more.

604 433-2218

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BC Non Profit Housing Association

This member-driven organization works to strengthen the non-profit housing sector through advocacy, education and support.

604 291-2600

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BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations

Find out about funding assistance for home renovations.

604 433-2218

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Canadian Home Builders Association

The Canadian Homebuilders Association represents builders from across Canada. You can find builders in your community on their website.

613-230-3060

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Co-op Federation of BC

Find out about co-op housing in BC.

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Co-op Housing Members Rights and Duties

Find out about the rights and responsibilities of co-op housing members.

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Craigslist

Click on your community and do a search for medical equipment, housing or whatever else you're looking for.

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Energy Conservation Assistance Program

Eligible low-income people can receive assistance to make their home more energy efficient through this program from BC Hydro.

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Gorge View Society

Find out about housing options in Victoria.

250 360-1977

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat builds simple, affordable houses and sells them to families in need of adequate shelter, with no down payment and an interest-free mortgage. See the website for contacts across BC.

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Home Buyers Amount

Find out about a tax incentive for buying a home.

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Housing Package-Spinal Cord Injury BC

These SCI BC documents are a guide to finding housing that is suitable for people who are low income or need accessible housing.

Landlord Rights

This guide outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords in BC, in an easy-to-understand format.

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Linden Tree Place – 8th and Vine Housing Project Application Procedure

Linden Tree Place has subsidized accessible units. This link to SCI BC partner Kitsilano Housing explains the application for tenancy procedure for the apartments.

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List of Homeowner Discount Programs for Persons with Disability

Find out about programs to support homeowners in BC.

List of Supportive Housing in the Lower Mainland

Housing options available in the Lower Mainland for people who require more support.

Lookout Society

The Yukon Housing Centre has wheelchair accessible rooms and facilities for wheelchair users who are homeless.

604 255-0340

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Lu’ma Native Housing Society

Find out how Indigenous people can apply for affordable housing.

604 876-0811

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Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

Housing for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Income and occupancy restrictions apply.

604 432-6300

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Nelson Cares Society

Find the application form for accessible and subsidized housing in Nelson.

250 352-6011

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On-Reserve Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

Find out about the on-reserve renovations funding program.

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Pacifica Housing is a non-profit charitable organization that provides affordable housing for low income families, persons with a disability and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

250 385-2131

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Property Tax Deferment Program

Property Tax Deferment is a low-interest loan program that assists qualifying homeowners in British Columbia in paying the annual property taxes on their homes.

250 387-0555

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Residential Tenancy Branch

Tenants and landlords can find information about tenancy laws and dispute resolution.

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SAFER Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters

The SAFER Program provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of BC who are 60 or older and who pay rent for their homes.

604 433-2218

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SCI BC – Housing List of Vacancies and Marketplace

Find out about our Housing List of Vacancies and Marketplace.

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Society of Hope Housing

Check out the housing options in the Okanagan.

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Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre: Tenant Survival Guide

Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

604 255-0546

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The Right Fit

The Right Fit is a multi-partner service designed to address the crisis in wheelchair accessible housing by matching affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with full time wheelchair users ...

604 777-7576

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Victoria Cool Aid Society

This society operates a number of health and social services for low income and disabled people in Victoria, including a dental clinic, shelters and mental health services.

250 383-1977

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