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Deeply affordable: 24 ; Moderate Income: 36 ; Rent geared to Income: 59
Colwood Lodge is a 40-year-old, 50-unit affordable rental building for 55+ and person with disabilities. The current building has been in operation well past its effective life. GVHS is planning to redevelop the site into a six-story wood frame building with approximately 139 affordable rental units. The redevelopment will improve accessibility and will be a Zero Emission High Performance Building, Net Zero Ready/Step Code 3, and feature Electric Vehicle and Bike Plug-ins.The Greater Victoria Housing Society was founded in 1956 and is dedicated to providing affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate income families, seniors, working singles, and adults with diverse abilities who live independently.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
Notes:
**Priority Population(s): These are described for projects that explicitly fill some or all units with people who are part of a specific demographic that faces unique needs related to housing insecurity.
**Green Building Standard: This is described for projects that are designed according to a green building certification such as LEED (Gold/Platinum), Built Green (Gold/Platinum), and Passive House.
**Affordability Definitions:
Deeply Affordable – A home that is affordable to people on a very limited income, such income assistance, disability assistance, and income support programs for seniors.
Rent Geared to Income – A home that is available to people with modest incomes. Rent is calculated to be affordable based on the tenant’s income.
Moderate Income – A home that is available for a monthly rent that is equal to the low-end of rents available in the private market. Also referred to as ‘Middle Income’ and ‘Affordable Market’.