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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How to apply

Youth 13-19 who need a safe place to stay

Call 1-877-789-6884, visit www.hollyburn.ca, or email nsysh@hollyburnsociety.ca

NSCSS Sage Transition House

Confidential address

Eligibility How to apply

Women and children fleeing abuse

Contact the provider at 604-987-3374 or email sage@nscss.net

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Seniors' housing on the North Shore for independent living

Anavets

245 E. 3rd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 1E8

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, wheelchair accessible

72 units, 30% of gross monthly income

Contact the provider at bcanavets@telus.net or call 604-874-8105

Kiwanis Towers

170 W. 2nd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1C4

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, no accessible units

99 units, 30% off market price

Contact the provider at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org,
call 604-984-9166 or apply at https://kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org/apply

Kiwanis Carnaby Place

1215 St. George's Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 2J6

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors

27 units

Contact the provider at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org or call 604-984-9166

Legion Towers

123 15th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R7

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors

33 units, non-market rental

Contact the provider at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org or call 604-984-9166

Twin Towers

172 2nd St. E.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 4N3

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, wheelchair accessible

212 units, 30% off market price

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670, or call 604-433-2218 during regular office hours

Housing registry code: CAG

St. Andrew's

1480 St. Andrew's Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7L 0A5

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors

27 units, 30% off market price

Contact the provider at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org,
call 604-984-9166 or apply at https://kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org/apply
Chelsea North

121 15th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R5

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, wheelchair accessible

33 units, 30% of monthly gross income

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670, or call 604-433-2218 during regular office hours

Housing registry code: DHA

 

Kiwanis Lynn Manor

2555 Whiteley Court
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3G9

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors

204 units, 30% off market price

Contact the provider at info@kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org,
call 604-984-9166 or apply at https://kiwanisnorthshorehousing.org/apply
Lions Manor

4290 Naughton Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2N1

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How to apply

Families

50 units

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670

Housing registry code: BBP

Walnut Gardens

601 Keith Road
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1M5

Eligibility How to apply

Families

26 units

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670

Housing registry code: BBG

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The Mothering Room

1308 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2H8

Eligibility How to apply

Single women and their dependent children

9 units

Apply online

More information at YWCA Housing

Lions Garey Ham Court

936 Bowron Court
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2P4

Eligibility How to apply

Families

67 units, 40% off market price

Apply online at https://www.mountseymourlions.org/housing/society

Lions Terrace Family Housing

1300 Parkgate Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2Y2

Eligibility How to apply

Families (no accessible units)

45 units, 30% of gross monthly income

Apply online 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

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities

15 units

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670

Housing registry code: BAC

Manor House

143 West 5th St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1J7

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, singles, couples, persons with disabilities

50 units

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670

Housing registry code: DKQ

Quay View Housing Society

150 W 2nd St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1C3

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, singles, couples, persons with disabilities

42 units

Apply online

Apply in person at 1070 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1M3

Grant McNeil Place

224 West 1st St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1B4

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, persons with disabilities

112 units, 55+ or 55 and younger with a disability, 30% of gross monthly income

Apply through BC Housing: 604-433-2218

Housing registry code: 206

 

Quayside Village

510 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3L2

Eligibility How to apply

Families

19 units

Contact the provider at quaysidevillage@gmail.com

Mount Seaview

885 16th St. West
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1M6

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities

38 units

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670

Housing registry code: AKF

Capilano Lions House

1551 Bridgman Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3N3

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, persons with disabilities (wheelchair accessible)

64 units, 30% of monthly gross income

Apply to the housing registry: 604-451-6670, or call 604-433-2218 during regular office hours

Housing registry code: AMK

Silverlynn Apartments

1335 27th St. East
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 1S6

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, persons with disabilities

27 units, 40% off market price

Apply at Mount Seymour Lions Housing Society

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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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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)

Eligibility How to apply

Independent living with support for individuals identified through CMHA Homeless Outreach Program

16 units, non-market rental

Contact the provider at 604-987-6959, email northshore@cmha.bc.ca or visit https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/

Chesterfield House

#105-1415 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2N2

Eligibility How to apply

Persons with disabilities

24 units

Contact Marineview Housing Society at admin@marineviewhousing.com or call 604-971-2288.

Housing for Young Adults with Disabilities (HYAD)

2130 Chesterfield Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1Y9

Eligibility How to apply

Persons with disabilities

16 units

Call 604-983-9378 or email info@terrahousing.ca

15 West

150 15th St. West
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R5

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How 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.

Creekside Housing Co-op

710 15th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3K6

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, singles, persons with disabilities

43 units, 40-50% off market value

Contact the housing provider at 604-988-2622.

Mosquito Creek Housing Co-op

1745 Fell Ave.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3L4

Eligibility How to apply

Families, handicap accessible

67 units, 50% off market housing

Contact the provider at 42-1745 Fell Ave., North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3L7 or at https://www.mosquitocreekcoop.com/membership

North Shore Housing Co-op

875 16th St. W.
North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1M6

Eligibility How to apply

38 units

Contact the provider at https://www.nshc.online/.

Burrardview Housing Co-op

51-1475 Deep Cove Road
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2S4

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families, persons with disabilities

50 units, market rate

Call 604-924-0060 or email burrardview@bluecrow.com.

Indian River Housing Co-op

3956 Brockton Crescent
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2K9

Eligibility How to apply

Families (no accessible units)

26 units, 40% off market rate

Contact housing@lynnvalleylions.com or call 604-986-6722.
John C. Gardiner Lions Court

1055 Premier St.
North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3T7

Eligibility How to apply

Families (no accessible units)

46 units, 30% off market rate

Contact housing@lynnvalleylions.com or call 604-986-6722.

Lynn Valley Housing Co-op

2516 Fromme Road
North Vancouver, BC, V5L 3Y3

Eligibility How to apply

65 units

Contact the membership committee: 2597 Fromme Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3M4 or email LVCHA.info@gmail.com

Mt Seymour Park Housing Co-op

3822 Brockton Crescent
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2L2

Eligibility How 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

Eligibility How to apply

54 units, some wheelchair accessible

Call 604-929-6971

Riverwoods Housing Co-op

3707 Hamber Place
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2J4

Eligibility How to apply

Seniors, families

90 units

Contact the provider at https://riverwoodshousingcoop.weebly.com/

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