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Resources for Renters

We're working on several housing initiatives to support renters in Victoria.

Tenant Assistance Policy

Victoria’s policy to help mitigate the impacts of tenant displacement

Rental Property Standards of Maintenance Bylaw

Minimum standards for rental housing to ensure quality, safety, and livability of homes

Creating & Retaining Rental Housing

Learn about how we’re working to support renters and rental housing

Renter’s Advisory Committee

This committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on renter related matters

We’re here to assist you with your rental questions, understand City policies and bylaws related to rental housing, and provide information on regulations related to the Provincial Residential Tenancy Act. 

Contact us at Housing@victoria.ca. 

Other Housing Resources

  • BC Housing 

  • Renting in BC 

  • Tenant Insurance (Insurance Bureau of Canada) 

  • The Rent Bank 

  • LandlordBC 

  • Find a Victoria Housing Co-operative 

  • BC Housing Rental Assistance Program 

  • BC Housing Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) 

  • Together Against Poverty Society 

  • Secondary Suites and Garden Suites  

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250.361.0382
housing@victoria.ca 

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