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Rentable explains affordable housing programs in British Columbia. Information here is for learning, not legal or financial advice.

Coquitlam BMR / AHRF: Below-market rental in Coquitlam - Rentable

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Coquitlam BMR / AHRF

Coquitlam BMR / AHRF

Below-market rental homes in new Coquitlam developments built through density bonuses. Rents and rules are set per building.

Below-market rental unit
Below-market rental
Last checked May 9, 2026

Income rule: Set by each operator at the building level. Confirm with the providers below.

How to apply: Apply through the official route linked below.

Wait time: Varies by building

Eligibility

Age

You must be 19 or older.

Residency and status

You must live in British Columbia.
Priority is given to people who already live in the local area.

Other rules

Must be 19 or older.
Income rules are set by each building, not by the City.
Apply directly to each building.
Displaced tenants from the old building get first priority in the new one.
Rents are usually 20 to 30% below market.

Income limits

Income limits are set by each operator at the building level. There is no single program-wide income limit. See providers below to confirm.

Where this program applies

Coquitlam

How to apply to Coquitlam BMR / AHRF

Check the basic rules in the eligibility section above.
Gather your income and household information: Recent pay stubs and tax documents (T1 General).
Apply through the official program website.
Varies by building
Confirm current rules with the official source (https://www.coquitlam.ca/319/Housing-Affordability-Strategy-Implement).

Next step

Go to the official program page

You will leave Rentable. Confirm current rules on the official site before you apply.

Providers

Earl Haig Society (Coquitlam)50-suite independent seniors residence in Coquitlam at 1800 Austin Ave.Building operator
We are still confirming this information. Confirm details with the provider before applying.

Common misunderstandings

There is no City of Coquitlam waitlist. You must apply per building. Many renters also do not know about the Right of First Refusal protection for tenants displaced by a rebuild.

Key insight

Coquitlam is one of the few BC cities with a Right of First Refusal mechanism. Tenants pushed out by a teardown get first dibs on a below-market home in the rebuilt building.

Similar programs

Community Housing Fund – Below Market (LEM) UnitsBelow-market rental homes built through BC's Community Housing Fund. A mix of market, rent-geared-to-income, and deeply subsidized units.Also below-market rental
Vancouver MIRHPP / BMRVancouver's Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program (MIRHPP) closed to new approvals in 2022. Renters can still apply at the roughly 20 buildings already approved.Also below-market rental
Richmond LEMRRichmond's Low End of Market Rental program offers homes at 10% below the local average rent. Income and a $100,000 asset cap are tested at move-in.Also below-market rental
Burnaby RUZP / Inclusionary RentalBelow-market rental homes secured in new Burnaby buildings under the city's Rental Use Zoning Policy. Rents are about 20% below market.Also below-market rental

Sources and verification

coquitlam.ca (https://www.coquitlam.ca/319/Housing-Affordability-Strategy-Implement)
coquitlam.ca (https://www.coquitlam.ca/1304/Rental-Housing)
cmhc-schl.gc.ca (https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-data/data-tables/rental-market/rental-market-report-data-tables)

Last checked: May 9, 2026.

Income limits and unit availability can vary by building and operator. Confirm the rules that apply to you with the listed providers.

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Audience: Set by each operator at the building level. Confirm with the providers below.
Geography: Coquitlam
Eligibility: You must be 19 or older. You must live in British Columbia. Priority is given to people who already live in the local area.
Application route: Apply through the official route linked below.
Wait time: Varies by building
Sources: coquitlam.ca, coquitlam.ca, cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Last verified: 2026-05-09

Surrey Affordable Rental Housing (ARH)Surrey's Affordable Rental Housing strategy is a planning framework, not a program you apply to directly. Renters apply to non-profit operators that run the buildings.Also below-market rental