YWCA xʷƛ̓əpicən
4105 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
xʷƛ̓əpicən on Vancouver’s west side offers 125 units of affordable homes for residents on low and moderate incomes.
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To qualify for YWCA xʷƛ̓əpicən rent geared to income housing, you must submit financial documents annually and your total annual family income must not exceed the Housing Income Limits.
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To qualify for YWCA xʷƛ̓əpicən predetermined rent housing, your total annual family income must fall between the minimum and maximum established housing income limits (please note that this varies by community).
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You are a single mother who can live independently (with minimal supports).
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You are a single mother with dependent children.
“Dependent” is defined as a child under 19 years of age, or a child of any age who, because of mental or physical infirmity, is accepted as a dependent for income tax purposes; or a child under 25 years of age and in full-time attendance at a college, university, or vocational institution which provides a recognized diploma, certificate or degree. “Full-time attendance” is defined as enrolment in the minimum number of credit courses specified by the institution to constitute full-time, enrolment in a minimum 15 hours of classroom instruction per week, or enrolment in nine credits in each school term. -
You have one or more children in your care at least 40% of the time.
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You have reliable and positive previous housing references.
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Your admission to our housing community will not endanger the welfare and safety of other residents.
For More Information
Yasmin B., Applications Administrator
housingapplications@ywcabc.org
Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Rent Geared to Income
Rent Geared to Income refers to subsidized long-term housing. Tenant Rent Contribution (rent) is calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent, or income assistance shelter portion). There is no minimum income limit, but there are maximum income limits set for the housing units.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for all rent geared to income YWCA Housing, your total annual family income must not exceed the established Housing Income Limits.
Current limits (last updated in 2023):
| Number of bedrooms | Maximum income per year |
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a) Two |
$ 72,000 |
| b) Three | $ 86,000 |
| c) Four | $ 107,500 |
Apply for Rent Geared to Income Housing
Predetermined Rent
Predetermined Rent refers to long-term housing with rent set at an amount below the average market rent for the community. Applicants and tenants have to fall between the minimum and maximum income limits set for the housing units. The minimum and maximum limits vary by community.
| Number of bedrooms | Minimum income per year | Maximum income (HILs) |
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| a) Two | $ 45,719 | $ 72,000 |
| b) Three | $ 50,119 | $ 86,600 |