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Housing Loss Prevention Services

CHA's Housing Loss Prevention program provides a variety of services to assist and support individuals and families who are at imminent risk of losing housing. We gratefully acknowledge Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy, the United Way, and the BC Rent Bank that provide funding for these programs.

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Please know that we are not affiliated with BC Housing and do not have access to any housing waitlists within the community.

For all BC Housing inquiries please call: 1-800-257-7756

How We Can Help

Information & Resources

Our Housing Loss Prevention Team responds to inquiries via email, telephone, and in-person drop-ins. We can provide information on housing services, community resources, emergency financial aid, and basic tenancy issues.​

Emergency Assistance

This program assists applicants by providing financial grants towards eviction due to rental arrears or hydro disconnections. We cannot provide support for pet/damage deposits or motel/hotel stays.

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Available once in a twelve-month period per household. Funds are distributed on a first come first served basis until the monthly quota is exhausted.

Cowichan Rent Bank

This program offers no-interest repayable micro-loans to those facing a temporary financial crisis that impacts their ability to pay for rent, damage deposits, or utility costs.

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Please note that it can take up to 2 weeks to receive the loan if approved.

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Housing Search Resources

Looking for affordable rental housing in the Cowichan Valley? Not sure where to start?

Below are some helpful tips for your rental search.

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Facebook

Many landlords post on Facebook Marketplace or in local groups.

It can be beneficial to make a brief post in these groups with information on what type of housing you are seeking, your budget, number of tenants, etc. 

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Websites

thepropertymanagers.ca

preferredpropertymanagement.ca 

meicorproperty.com
broadstreet.ca

usedcowichan.com

kijiji.ca

craigslist.org

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BC Housing Registry

The BC Housing Registry offers subsidized housing and supported housing for low income individuals and families.
Please know we are not affiliated with BC Housing.

BE AWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS

There are many scams out there so use your best judgement when searching. If something feels too good to be true, it might be! 

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For more resources available in the Cowichan Valley, click here

We are committed to creating a culture of respect and dignity.

We welcome all who pass through our doors, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, household composition, housing status, and/or belief system.

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