About CCHS
What we do
The Columbian Centennial Housing Society (CCHS) is a non-profit, housing society, providing and maintaining high quality and affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. We are a faith-based group that provides quality affordable housing to a diverse population of families, seniors, and individuals. Our rental housing developments strengthen the communities in which we’re located. Our Tenants find our residential properties to be well located, warm, and inviting—a place to call home.
We provide two types of rental housing:
1. Mixed Income Affordable Housing and Subsidized Family Housing Community
CCHS has eligibility requirements for BC Housing subsidized family (with children under age 19 year of age) housing. We offer 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes. Rental fees are calculated on a rent geared to income basis (30% of household total gross income, subject to minimum rent based on # of people). Note that there is a minimum one year waiting list.
2. Adult Apartments
Independent living apartments with affordable rent equal to, or lower than, average private-market rate. CCHS does not subsize adult apartments.
Are you Eligible
Anyone can apply for affordable rental housing. However, CCHS has specific requirements, such as:
- You are able to live independently in an adult apartment
- You have a source of income and show proof
- You have names of references
- You meet the Canadian residency requirements – must have a permanent Canadian residency.
- You continue to check in with CCHS every six months to confirm that you are still in need of housing
For more information regarding eligibility click here:
Subsidized Housing | BC Housing
Our History
Who we are
Columbian Centennial Housing Society (CCHS) was established and chartered in 1981. Independent from the Knights of Columbus, the Columbian Centennial Housing Society was inspired by the example of Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney and the Knights of Columbus to care for those in need. The Columbian Centennial Housing Society (CCHS) continually maintains high quality, affordable rental housing and low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
We have a 45-year history of providing housing in desirable locations close to schools, transit, and amenities and believe income should not be a barrier to accessing safe, quality housing. A cooperative effort between dedicated members of the Society and all levels of government, particularity BC Housing has resulted in providing affordable rental housing to hundreds of individuals and families who are proud to call “their home”.