There are 33 homes available. We offer a range of Bachelor Suites, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units.

• Units are offered across multiple income ranges

• Rental rates vary according to income category

• Unit sizes and current rental rates are listed below

If a specific income category becomes fully leased, it will be removed from the website.

Yes. A limited number of suites at O’Shea Place are designed to be accessible for residents with mobility issues, including wheelchair users.

If you require an accessible unit, please indicate this clearly in your application so we can consider your needs during the review process.

O’Shea Place uses a mixed-income model. Rent is tied to income to ensure affordability. Two identical units may have different rental rates because they are designated for different income ranges.

All members of the household must be a Canadian citizen, have Permanent Resident Status, or Landed Immigrant Status. 

• Must be a Canadian bank account holder.

• At least 1 person in your household must be 19 years of age and older.

• No member of the household owes money to any social housing provider.

• You must be able to live independently, and make your own arrangements for support services.

Anyone may apply, however, to support community needs, preference may be given to:

• Essential workers

• Current residents of the Sunshine Coast

You must apply for a unit that aligns with your household income. As a guideline, your rent should fall within 30–35% of your gross household income. Applications for units priced below what your income supports will not be approved.

Anyone may apply.

However, to support community needs, preference may be given to:

• Essential workers

• Current residents of the Sunshine Coast

No. This property is designated for independent residents and does not provide onsite assistance for day-to-day living.

No, due to the mix of units we have we cater to multiple different income levels. From teachers to paramedics, seniors to service workers, our housing is designed to help working families and retired seniors find long term sustainable housing.

Housing is considered affordable when it costs no more than 30–35% of gross household income.

We follow the definition of affordability used by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and BC Housing.

You must apply for a unit that aligns with your household income.

As a guideline, your rent should fall within 30–35% of your gross household income.

Applications for units priced below what your income supports will not be approved.

Household income includes the total gross (before tax) income of all adults who will be living in the unit.

You will be asked to provide income verification, typically through your:

• Most recent Notice of Assessment, and/or

• Confirmation of total annual or monthly gross income

1. Submit an application for the unit that matches your income range.

2. Applications are reviewed.

3. Up to three applicants per unit will be shortlisted.

4. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to:

   • View the unit

   • Participate in a follow-up interview

   • Provide proof of income documentation

Due to the high volume of interest, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We will reach out to those who have completed the application and have been shortlisted by our selection committee. Those selected will have an interview with the committee. You will be expected to bring up to date financial documents as well as a list of references to be contacted.

Because of the anticipated volume of inquiries, we are not able to respond individually to all emails or applications.

If you do not hear from us, your application was not shortlisted at this time.

Yes.

One pet (cat or dog) per unit is permitted.

Shared laundry facilities

Shared gardens [describe]

Common spaces [describe]

Parking (Parking is limited on the property and not guaranteed. Parking is assigned by lottery, one spot per unit).

Childcare [details here]

Close to transit

10 minute walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

~20 minute commute to Langdale Ferry terminal by bus (10 minute drive)

Lovely forested walking trails right outside your door! 25 minute walk (10 minute drive) to local beaches and lower Gibsons.

Yes. O’Shea Place is a non-smoking building and property.

Smoking is not permitted inside units, on balconies, or anywhere on the property.
Please also respect the adjacent wooded park area as smoke-free.

Parking is limited and not guaranteed.

• One parking space per unit maximum

• Assigned by lottery

• Subject to availability

Yes, the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society will require all residents to have renter’s insurance that covers personal belongings and general liability proof of active insurance is required.

No. Our current properties are funded mainly through a mortgage that our organization takes out and uses the rents to pay. We aim to keep the rents as affordable as possible, but as our mortgage is fixed we must ensure that our rents are fixed as well so we can meet our financial obligations.

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