Deeply affordable: 28 ; Rent Geared to Income: 68 ; Moderate Income: 41
GVHS currently owns and operates the Esquimalt Lions Lodge, a four-storey apartment building which is in need of renewal and is not well suited to the accessibility needs of some tenants. This redevelopment increases the number of affordable homes from 77 to 133. The new development will also make greater use of the site as the current building only covers 30% of available land. 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’.