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Renters (sample not live)

Renters Finding affordable rental housing can be a challenge for residents of all income brackets. For those with lower incomes, it is particularly difficult.

Renting is a source of housing for those unable to afford home ownership.

Renting also provides an alternative for persons not fixed to a particular location or only requiring short term accommodation.

Finding A Place to Rent

Are you looking for a room, apartment or house to rent in the RDN (Rural Electoral Areas and City of Nanaimo, District of Lantzville, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach)? Although the RDN does not play a direct role in helping people find rental housing we are providing the following resources to help your search:

Renting Tips
Guide to Renting a Home (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Finding Private, Market Rate Rental Housing
Help Paying Rent
If you are a low wage earner, and you need help with your monthly rent, you may qualify for help with paying your rent or finding subsidized housing.

Cash Assistance - Find out if you qualify for help to cover the costs of private rental housing:
BC's Rental Assistance Program - RAP 1-800-257-7756

Subsidized Housing - Find out if you qualify for subsidized housing, and apply for a space:
BC's Subsidized Housing Program 1-800-787-2807
Cooperative Housing Federation of BC 1-866-879-5111

Reducing Energy Bills
Low income BC Hydro and FortisBC account holders may qualify for help to reduce energy bills with a home energy evaluation, the installation of energy saving products and personalized energy efficiency advice. Find out if you qualify:
Resolving Disputes with Landlords
To get help with resolving a dispute with your landlord, contact:
Need More Help?
Several organizations may be able to support your efforts to find affordable housing that meets your needs. These organizations may be able to also help you access income assistance, employment, debt counseling, divorce support and other services:
Do You Need Supportive Housing?
Supportive housing is a type of affordable housing that also provides access to support staff and services to help people with different physical, or mental health challenges live as independently as possible. To find out more about the different types of supportive housing in the RDN please visit the Supportive Housing Resources section [Link to Supportive Housing Section].
Youth Rental Housing and Supports
To find out more about Youth Rental and Supportive Housing please visit the Youth Housing Resources section [Please link to Youth Housing Section]
Seniors Rental Housing and Supports
To find out more about Seniors Rental and Supportive Housing please visit the Seniors Housing Resources section [Please link to Seniors Housing Section]
Aboriginal Rental Housing and Supports
To find out more about Aboriginal Rental and Supportive Housing please visit the Aboriginal Housing Resources section [Please link to Aboriginal Housing Section]