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Greater Victoria Housing Society

Victoria's primary non-profit affordable rental developer with 13 properties (studio to 4BR) including the 137-unit Lions project.

  • Non-profit
  • Victoria

Listed from public information. Last checked May 4, 2026.

Communities by Greater Victoria Housing Society

Summary

About Greater Victoria Housing Society

Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is one of Vancouver Island's oldest non-profit housing operators, dating to 1956. GVHS owns and operates 13 properties with affordable market rental units across Greater Victoria, offering studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom units. The Lions project (137 affordable rental homes) is a recent flagship managed by GVHS. The Society serves seniors, adults with disabilities, families, and working singles and couples. Renters apply directly through GVHS's prospective tenants portal.

Mission

Housing type

Below-market rental

Rent set below market (typically 10-30% below CMHC median)

Subsidized (RGI)

Rent geared to income (~30% of household income)

People served

Families with children

Operators or units serving households with dependent children

People with disabilities

Operators serving residents with mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities

Seniors 55+

Buildings or units prioritizing residents aged 55+

Working households

Operators targeting employed renters / workforce

Programs

Areas served

How to apply or contact

  1. Visit the provider's website to confirm current openings.
  2. Gather your income and household information.
  3. Submit the online application.
  4. Wait for the provider to respond. Wait times vary.
  5. Confirm current rules with the provider before applying again.

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