Vancouver MIRHPP / BMR

Vancouver'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.

Below-market rental unit
Below-market rental
Last checked May 4, 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

Pilot is closed to new approvals as of January 31, 2022.
About 20 buildings still rent MIRHPP homes.
You must be 19 or older.
Income usually 4 to 5 times the unit's annual rent.
Original target band was $30,000 to $80,000 a year.
Apply per building, not to the city.

Income limits

Source: guidelines.vancouver.ca.
Bedroom	Minimum income	Maximum income	Effective from
Studio	$68,016	$85,020	October 1, 2025
1 bedroom	$73,728	$92,160	October 1, 2025

Where this program applies

Vancouver

How to apply to Vancouver MIRHPP / BMR

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; pilot closed to new approvals Jan 2022
Confirm current rules with the official source (https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/mirhpp-public-faqs.pdf).

Next step

Go to the official program page

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

Providers

Metro Vancouver HousingNon-profit housing arm of the Metro Vancouver regional government, operating 3,400+ affordable rental homes on 49 sites across the Lower Mainland.Building operator

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Sources and verification

Last checked: May 4, 2026.

This program may no longer be accepting new applications. Check the official source for current status.

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