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The Parsons
Greater Victoria Housing Society
Project
The Parsons
7247 West Saanich Rd, Central Saanich , British Columbia
Total Homes
40
Breakdown

Rent Geared to Income: 40

Development Status
Date of Completion
2021

The Parsons is a newly constructed affordable rental building in Brentwood Bay that is geared toward workforce housing, seniors, and people living with disabilities. All units are rented at Housing Income Limit rates. A heritage home which stood on the site was relocated, renovated and repurposed nearby. Brentwood Bay is a small village located within Central Saanich. 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.

Funding Support
Pre-Construction Equity Loan in 2018
Project Type
Priority Population(s):

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’.

Working Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9 AM – 5 PM

Friday: Closed

Sat-Sun: Closed

Office

409 – 312 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2

affordablehousing@vancity.com

Vancity Community Foundation’s office at 312 Main is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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