WHICH CITY OR NEIGHBOURHOOD WILL YOU RECOMMEND IN BC FOR A FAMILY COMING IN NEWLY

[scylla]

Sure, here are some recommendations for affordable housing for families in Vancouver:

• Co-op housing: Co-op housing is a great option for families looking for affordable housing in Vancouver. Co-ops are owned and operated by the residents, which means that the rent is typically lower than market rate. There are a number of co-ops in Vancouver that are specifically designed for families, such as the East-West Co-op and the Cedar Cottage Co-op.
  
  
• Social housing: Social housing is another option for affordable housing in Vancouver. Social housing is owned and operated by the government, and the rent is based on the household's income. There are a number of social housing projects in Vancouver that are specifically designed for families, such as the Grandview Gardens and the Dunbar Village.
  
  
• Rental assistance programs: There are a number of rental assistance programs available in Vancouver that can help families with the cost of rent. These programs can provide subsidies, vouchers, or other forms of assistance to help families make ends meet. Some of the rental assistance programs available in Vancouver include:
  • BC Housing: BC Housing is the government agency responsible for housing in British Columbia. They offer a number of rental assistance programs, including the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Families with Children (SAFC).
    
    
  • Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISS of BC): ISS of BC is a non-profit organization that provides settlement services to immigrants in British Columbia. They offer a number of rental assistance programs, including the Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) and the Refugee Housing Assistance Program (RHAP).
    
• Apartments in less expensive areas: If you're willing to live in a less expensive area of Vancouver, you may be able to find more affordable housing. Some of the less expensive areas of Vancouver include Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.
  

I hope this helps!

You give a lot of wrong answers

 

[Raptor33]

OP is a family of 4 so shared accommodations is not an option.

You are correct. Shared accommodation is not an option for a family of 4. However, the other suggestions I mentioned are still viable options.

• Consider living in a basement suite: Basement suites are often more affordable than apartments, and they can be a great option for families. You can find basement suites for rent on websites like Kijiji and Craigslist.
• Look for apartments in less expensive areas: As you mentioned, living in a less expensive area of Vancouver can help you save money on rent. Some of the less expensive areas of Vancouver include Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.

I also found a few other resources that may be helpful for OP:

• The Affordable Housing Information Program:This program provides information on affordable housing options in Vancouver.
  
  
• The RentSmart website:This website provides information on rental housing in Vancouver, including rent prices and rental listings.
  
  
• The Rental Housing Council:This council provides information and resources for tenants in Vancouver.
  

I hope this helps!

 

[Raptor33]

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[Naturgrl]

You are correct. Shared accommodation is not an option for a family of 4. However, the other suggestions I mentioned are still viable options.

• Consider living in a basement suite: Basement suites are often more affordable than apartments, and they can be a great option for families. You can find basement suites for rent on websites like Kijiji and Craigslist.
• Look for apartments in less expensive areas: As you mentioned, living in a less expensive area of Vancouver can help you save money on rent. Some of the less expensive areas of Vancouver include Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.

I also found a few other resources that may be helpful for OP:

• The Affordable Housing Information Program:This program provides information on affordable housing options in Vancouver.
  
  
• The RentSmart website:This website provides information on rental housing in Vancouver, including rent prices and rental listings.
  
  
• The Rental Housing Council:This council provides information and resources for tenants in Vancouver.

I hope this helps!

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[Raptor33]

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[scylla]

I apologize if I have said anything that has upset you. I will try my best to be more careful in the future.

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[steaky]

I have an admission in UBC and will be coming with my family. I learnt that rent is high in BC but i want a recommendation of where a modest family can put up till we find our feet. Please your recommendations will be highly appreciated

UBC also has a campus in Kelowna. Maybe you can look at the surrounding area.

 

[Naturgrl]

UBC also has a campus in Kelowna. Maybe you can look at the surrounding area.

In previous posts, OP said campus was Vancouver for studies. Kelowna is very expensive too.

 

[Raptor33]

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[steaky]

In previous posts, OP said campus was Vancouver for studies. Kelowna is very expensive too.

Then he should consider go to dorm alone for the first year. At the end of the school year he look for accomodation for his family.

Kelowna is cheaper than Vancouver.

 

[kusehin]

Sure, here are some recommendations for affordable housing for families in Vancouver:

• Co-op housing: Co-op housing is a great option for families looking for affordable housing in Vancouver. Co-ops are owned and operated by the residents, which means that the rent is typically lower than market rate. There are a number of co-ops in Vancouver that are specifically designed for families, such as the East-West Co-op and the Cedar Cottage Co-op.
  
  
• Social housing: Social housing is another option for affordable housing in Vancouver. Social housing is owned and operated by the government, and the rent is based on the household's income. There are a number of social housing projects in Vancouver that are specifically designed for families, such as the Grandview Gardens and the Dunbar Village.
  
  
• Rental assistance programs: There are a number of rental assistance programs available in Vancouver that can help families with the cost of rent. These programs can provide subsidies, vouchers, or other forms of assistance to help families make ends meet. Some of the rental assistance programs available in Vancouver include:
  • BC Housing: BC Housing is the government agency responsible for housing in British Columbia. They offer a number of rental assistance programs, including the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Families with Children (SAFC).
    
    
  • Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISS of BC): ISS of BC is a non-profit organization that provides settlement services to immigrants in British Columbia. They offer a number of rental assistance programs, including the Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) and the Refugee Housing Assistance Program (RHAP).
• Apartments in less expensive areas: If you're willing to live in a less expensive area of Vancouver, you may be able to find more affordable housing. Some of the less expensive areas of Vancouver include Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.

I hope this helps!

Wow. Thank you so much for suggesting more areas we can exploit. I will also research on those areas you mentioned. I really appreciate you..

Please is there a site that is secure and honest where I can search for apartments in BC?

 

[kusehin]

OP is a student so would not be eligible for BC Housing as the waiting lists are years. Same for settlement programs and co-ops as waiting lists would be year.. Only viable suggestion is looking at less expensive areas.

Thank you so much

 

[kusehin]

You are correct. The waiting lists for BC Housing, settlement programs, and co-ops can be very long, so they may not be a viable option for OP. However, there are still a few other things that OP can do to find affordable housing in Vancouver.

• Look for shared accommodation: Shared accommodation is a great way to save money on rent. There are a number of websites and apps that can help you find shared accommodation in Vancouver, such as Kijiji and Craigslist.
• Consider living in a basement suite: Basement suites are often more affordable than apartments, and they can be a great option for families. You can find basement suites for rent on websites like Kijiji and Craigslist.
• Look for apartments in less expensive areas: As you mentioned, living in a less expensive area of Vancouver can help you save money on rent. Some of the less expensive areas of Vancouver include Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey.

I hope this helps!

Yes it does. I am most grateful. I will explore these options

 

[scylla]

Wow. Thank you so much for suggesting more areas we can exploit. I will also research on those areas you mentioned. I really appreciate you..

Please is there a site that is secure and honest where I can search for apartments in BC?

As an FYI, the post you responded to has a lot of bad info and mentions resources that are not available to you since you are an international student. You won't qualify for any subsidies or social housing or any rental assistance programs.

 

[steaky]

Please is there a site that is secure and honest where I can search for apartments in BC?

You can search:

padmapper.com and type Vancouver, Kelowna, Burnaby, Richmond, etc.

Btw, beware of scams in website like craiglist and Kijiji