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Affordable Rental Housing in Nanaimo: Below-market rental in Lantzville - Rentable

Affordable Rental Housing in Nanaimo

There is no single below-market rental program run by the City of Nanaimo. Below-market homes here are delivered through BC Housing and non-profit operators like Pacifica Housing.

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

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

You must be 19 or older.
Pacifica Reduced Market homes do not require BC Housing Registry intake.
Subsidized homes use BC Housing Registry with income limits around $44,000 to $74,000 by bedroom size.
No single Nanaimo application.
Income testing happens at move-in.

Income limits

Bedroom	Minimum income	Maximum income	Effective from
Studio	$31,710	$50,736	October 1, 2025
1 bedroom	$38,940	$62,304	October 1, 2025
2 bedrooms	$48,330

Where this program applies

How to apply to Affordable Rental Housing in Nanaimo

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 operator
Confirm current rules with the official source (https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/social-issues-and-community-safety/community-and-social-service-programs/affordable-housing).

Next step

Go to the official program page

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

Providers

Ballenas Housing SocietyVancouver Island's largest community housing society, operating 950+ affordable rental homes across 20+ properties in Nanaimo, Parksville, and Campbell River.Building operator
BC Housing RegistryBuilding operator
We are still confirming this information. Confirm details with the provider before applying.
Pacifica Housing Advisory AssociationVancouver Island's largest non-profit housing operator, with 1,400+ subsidized, affordable-market, and supportive units across Greater Victoria and Nanaimo.Building operator

Common misunderstandings

Key insight

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

Sources and verification

Last checked: May 9, 2026.

This page describes a type of housing support in BC. There may not be one central application. Use the linked providers and official sources to apply.

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