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North Shore affordable housing resources

Last updated: Nov. 1, 2022

City Library, with support from the Strengthening Communities' Services Grant, has developed a database of affordable housing options in the North Vancouver City and District. These resources have been compiled from BC Housing, North Shore Community Resources and others.

For the most up-to-date information, please reach out to the providers directly, or talk to a librarian who can connect you with additional services.

Additional resources

BC Housing

United Way British Columbia — BC211

Call or text 2-1-1 to find support services including shelter. The service is free, confidential and available 24/7 in over 150 languages. An online directory of resources is also available at bc.211.ca.

Emergency shelter

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Emergency shelters and transitional housing

Lookout Emergency Aid Society
705 2nd St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1E6
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Singles, no accessible units
  • 25 regular units, 25 second-stage housing units, 15 weather-response units (winter-activated)
  • 100% off market housing
  • Call 604-982-9126
  • Visit in person at Lookout Housing and Health Society, 429 Alexander St., Vancouver, BC, V6A 1C6
Hollyburn North Shore Youth Safe House
Confidential address
EligibilityHow to apply
Youth 13-19 who need a safe place to stay
NSCSS Sage Transition House
Confidential address
EligibilityHow to apply
Women and children fleeing abuse
Emergency Weather Response Mat Programs
 
EligibilityHow to apply
  • In extreme weather (heavy rain, freezing temperatures, snow, etc.) additional mats will be set up on the North Shore
  • Stays will be night-to-night
  • Mats not held for individuals
 See bc.211.ca/shelter-lists and contact 778-953-5684 

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Seniors' housing on the North Shore for independent living

Anavets
245 E. 3rd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 1E8
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, wheelchair accessible
  • 72 units
  • 30% of gross monthly income
Kiwanis Towers
170 W. 2nd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1C4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • No accessible units
  • 99 units
  • 30% off market price
Kiwanis Lynn Woods
2551 Whiteley Ct,
North Vancouver, BC V7J 0E1
EligibilityHow to apply
  • 106 one-bedroom units for seniors 55+. 
  • Mixed below market rental rates
Twin Towers
172 2nd St. E.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 4N3
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, wheelchair accessible
  • 212 units
  • 30% off market price
St. Andrew's
1480 St. Andrew's Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 0A5
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors
  • 27 units
  • 30% off market price
Chelsea North
121 15th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R5
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, wheelchair accessible
  • 33 units
  • 30% of monthly gross income

 

Kiwanis Lynn Manor
2555 Whiteley Court
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3G9
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors
  • 204 units
  • 30% off market price
Lions Manor
4290 Naughton Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2N1
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors
  • 60 units
  • 30% off market price
Apply online at https://www.mountseymourlions.org/housing/society

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Family housing options listed here include single women with dependent children

YWCA May Brown Place
Off Lonsdale Avenue, address TBD
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 14 units
Apply to the waitlist at https://ywcavan.org/programs/housing/may-brown-place
Quayside Village
510 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3L2
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 19 units
Contact the provider at quaysidevillage@gmail.com
Margaret Heights
Entre Nous Femmes
1815 Rufus Drive
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3L7
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families
  • 19 units
  • For subsidized housing, apply through BC Housing
  • Not currently accepting applications for market and low-end market housing
  • Waitlist can be 1 – 2 years
  • https://enfhs.ca/applicants/
Pinewood Place
850 West 17th St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3K4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 50 units
Walnut Gardens
601 Keith Road
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1M5
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 26 units
Cheshá7minaw'tx
The Mothering Room
1308 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2H8		 
EligibilityHow to apply 
  • Single women and their dependent children
  • 9 units
 
Lions Garey Ham Court
936 Bowron Court
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2P4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 67 units
  • 40% off market price
Apply at https://www.mountseymourlions.org/housing/society
Lions Terrace Family Housing
1300 Parkgate Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2Y2
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families (no accessible units)
  • 45 units
  • 30% of gross monthly income
Apply at https://www.mountseymourlions.org/housing/society

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Housing options listed here accommodate a mix of residents: families, seniors, singles and people with disabilities

St. Andrew's Place
95 St. Andrews Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 4M8
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities
  • 15 units
Manor House
143 West 5th St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1J7
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, singles, couples, persons with disabilities
  • 50 units
Quay View Housing Society
150 W 2nd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1C3
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, singles, couples, persons with disabilities
  • 42 units
Grant McNeil Place
224 West 1st St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1B4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, persons with disabilities; 55+ or 55 and younger with a disability
  • 112 units
  • 30% of gross monthly income
Quayside Village
510 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3L2
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 19 units
Contact the provider at quaysidevillage@gmail.com
Mount Seaview
885 16th St. West
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1M6
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities
  • 38 units
Capilano Lions House
1551 Bridgman Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3N3
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, persons with disabilities (wheelchair accessible)
  • 64 units
  • 30% of monthly gross income
Silverlynn Apartments
1335 27th St. East
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 1S6
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, persons with disabilities, 55+
  • 82 units
Call Lowland Senior Citizen Housing Society at 604-904-4400
Lions Plaza
800 Apex Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2R5
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, persons with disabilities
  • 27 units
  • 40% off market price
Apply at Mount Seymour Lions Housing Society
Salal Apartments
267 Orwell St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2G2
EligibilityHow to apply

Check website for availability (deep subsidy places are taken, but there are some spots left where rent is geared to income.

27 units, 40% off market price

Apply here.

You can also apply to the Housing Registry online. (code DSZ).

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Housing including on-site support for residents leaving abusive situations, seniors' support, mental health support, or support for people with disabilities

Hope's Place
Janet's Place
Sage Second Stage NSCSS
Confidential address
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Women and their children who have left an abusive situation and have been referred to by SAGE or a community agency
  • 3 units
  • For Hope's Place and Janet's Place, call the Homeless Prevention Program at 604-987-0366. 
  • For SAGE Second Stage, call 604-987-3374.
The Kimpton, Hollyburn Family Services
210 13th St. West
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1N7
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Supportive seniors housing to maintain independence; adaptable design
  • 6 units
  • Non-market rental
Contact the provider at https://www.hollyburn.ca/. 
Circle of Care Housing Program, CMHA
City of North Vancouver (addresses vary)
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Independent living with support for individuals identified through CMHA Homeless Outreach Program
  • 16 units
  • Non-market rental
Chesterfield House
#105-1415 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2N2
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Persons with disabilities
  • 24 units
Housing for Young Adults with Disabilities (HYAD)
2130 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1Y9
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Persons with disabilities
  • 16 units
15 West
150 15th St. West
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R5
EligibilityHow to apply
  • 5 units
  • Non-market rental
Contact Vancouver Resource Society at https://www.vrs.org/affordable-housing/
Wallace & McDowell
101-149 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2E7
EligibilityHow to apply

Persons with disabilities

5 units, below market independent living units

Contact Vancouver Resource Society at https://www.vrs.org/affordable-housing/

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Co-ops listed here are community organizations providing at-cost or low-cost housing for people

Capilano Housing Co-op
807 17th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3M4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families
  • 29 units
  • Market rate
  • Shelter portion available if on ministry assistance
  • Contact the membership committee: 871-A 17th St. West, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M4.
  • May not be accepting applications
Creekside Housing Co-op
710 15th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3K6
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities
  • 43 units
  • 40-50% off market value
  • Contact the housing provider at 604-988-2622.
  • May not be accepting applications
Mosquito Creek Housing Co-op
1745 Fell Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3L4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families, handicap accessible
  • 67 units
  • 50% off market housing
North Shore Housing Co-op
875 16th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1M6
EligibilityHow to apply
38 units
Burrardview Housing Co-op
51-1475 Deep Cove Road
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2S4
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, persons with disabilities
  • 50 units
  • Market rate
Indian River Housing Co-op
3956 Brockton Crescent
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2K9
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families (no accessible units)
  • 26 units
  • 40% off market rate
John C. Gardiner Lions Court
1055 Premier St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3T7
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Families (no accessible units)
  • 46 units
  • 30% off market rate
Lynn Valley Housing Co-op
2516 Fromme Road
North Vancouver, BC, V5L 3Y3
EligibilityHow to apply
65 units
  • Contact the membership committee: 2597 Fromme Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3M4 
  • Or email LVCHA.info@gmail.com
  • May not be accepting applications
Mt Seymour Park Housing Co-op
3822 Brockton Crescent
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2L2
EligibilityHow to apply
  • Seniors, families, wheelchair accessible
  • 57 units
  • 40% off market price
Contact the membership committee: 58-3822 Brockton Crescent
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2L1
Parkgate Housing Co-op
The Atrium
1188 Parkgate Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 3A4
EligibilityHow to apply
54 units, some wheelchair accessible
Riverwoods Housing Co-op
3707 Hamber Place
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2J4
EligibilityHow to apply

Seniors, families

90 units

If you have a question, ask us or call 604-998-3450


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