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Nanaimo multi-unit development – stay tuned for more details coming early 2024!

Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island wants to do more than build houses. We also want to build a strong community. We are looking for good neighbours; families who are willing to partner with us and with others in our community.

Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island does not give away houses. Houses are leased to our Partner Families with an equity component.

Each selected future Partner Family will volunteer a total of 500 volunteer hours, which must be completed prior to earning equity in their Habitat home. Families will work on the construction of their own or other Habitat homes, in our ReFresh/ReStores or other pre-approved charities and fundraising events. Family volunteer hours are an important way to demonstrate commitment and partnership with Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island. Family volunteer hours are not a down payment and there is no monetary compensation for family volunteer hours.

Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island builds decent, affordable homes with some volunteer labour in order to help reduce construction costs. In addition to lease payments, the Habitat Partner Family is also responsible for the payment of strata fees (if applicable), insurance, and other potential costs associated with maintaining a home.

Families including single parent families, families with children and families with elder relatives living in their home can apply. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and we embrace all socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Homes are leased from Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island with an equity component after the 500 volunteer hours are completed.

When we are accepting applications, you will be able to access information regarding the application process on our home page of our website and on our social media platforms.

If you are shortlisted, the Family Selection Committee will advise which documents are required, and you will be reimbursed for any costs associated with obtaining these documents. You do not need to have perfect credit, but show that you are responsibly managing your debt.