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Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

Vancouver Island's largest non-profit housing operator, with 1,400+ subsidized, affordable-market, and supportive units across Greater Victoria and Nanaimo.

  • Non-profit
  • Vancouver Island

Listed from public information. Last checked May 9, 2026.

Communities by Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

Summary

About Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

Pacifica Housing operates over 1,400 units of subsidized, affordable-market, and supportive housing across Greater Victoria and Nanaimo, making it one of the largest non-profit housing providers on Vancouver Island. The organization owns or operates 19 subsidized properties (RGI, where eligibility is set by BC Housing's Housing Income Limits), 18 affordable-market properties for low- to moderate-income renters who don't qualify for subsidy, and 250+ units of supportive housing for people who have experienced homelessness or are at risk due to mental health or substance-use challenges. Renters apply directly through Pacifica's online application 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)

Supportive housing

Housing with on-site staff and structured support services

People served

Families with children

Operators or units serving households with dependent children

Mental health priority

Operators with mental-health-focused mandate

People with disabilities

Operators serving residents with mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities

Seniors 55+

Buildings or units prioritizing residents aged 55+

Programs

Areas served

Vancouver Island. Includes: Langford, Nanaimo, Saanich, Sooke, Victoria

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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