The Dalmatian, located at 1025 Johnson Street, is the first of its kind in Victoria. The mixed-use development consists of 130 units of affordable housing located above a new Victoria Fire Hall No.1. Pacifica Housing owns and operates the purpose-built subsidized and affordable-market units. The building consists of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom homes conveniently located close to transit routes, and downtown services and amenities.
1025 Johnson is the first development phase of Johnson|Cook|Yates, a new master planned community in downtown Victoria. Johnson|Cook|Yates will be a welcoming urban village with new homes, workplaces and gathering spaces that will provide convenience, comfort, recreation and affordability to the growing Harris Green neighbourhood. This non-smoking building also houses the city’s very first emergency centre, designed to withstand a massive earthquake and will meet the B.C. Building Code standards for buildings designed to remain operable following a disaster.
How to Apply
Rental rates for suites in this building are a combination of subsidized and affordable market rates. The type of rental you may be eligible for depends on your household income. See below for eligibility requirements, as set by BC Housing, to determine what application to complete.
Applying for a Subsidized Rental Suite
To be eligible for subsidized housing, an applicant’s gross household income must be below certain income limits, as established by the Housing Income Limits (HILs). HILs is set by BC Housing and represents the maximum annual income, before taxes, that a household can earn for suitable housing in their location.
Eligibility
Applicants must permanently reside in British Columbia when applying, and each member of the household must be one of the following:
• Canadian citizen
• Individual lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence
• Refugee sponsored by the Government of Canada
• Individual who has applied for refugee status
In Greater Victoria:
You are eligible for subsidized housing if your annual household income (not including GST and Child Tax Credit) is
at or below:
• $50,000 for a studio or 1 bedroom
• $65,000 for 2 bedrooms
How to Apply for Subsidized Housing in BC
You can apply to the BC Housing Registry to be considered for a subsidized rental unit in of our buildings or units operated by other agencies in BC. All prospective subsidized housing tenants must have a live file with the BC Housing Registry. There are two ways to apply:
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Apply online or
• Download and print the
PDF Application Form
Printed forms can be mailed to the Housing Registry at 301 - 3440 Douglas St., Victoria, BC V8Z 3L5.
By completing the above Housing Registry Application, you will have an opportunity for subsidized housing locations throughout BC. Pacifica Housing properties are included in this housing directory, along with more subsidized housing options that are available from other non-profit societies and organizations.
After you Apply
When will I receive an offer for subsidized housing? The demand for subsidized housing far exceeds the available supply. As a result, it is not possible to predict when a unit may come available. Wait times depend on the number of unit turnovers and the needs of other households applying for housing.
Additional Information
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Are you eligible?
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Apply online
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About subsidized housing
Applying for an Affordable Market Rental Suite
Affordable market rental suites are for people who have a low-to-moderate income, but may not be eligible for subsidized housing. An applicant must fall within the income levels as outlined below.
Total annual household income must fall within the following income figures, as determined by BC Housing:
• $50,001 to $82,310 for a studio or 1-bedroom suite
• $65,001 to $128,810 for a 2-bedroom suite
• $82,001 to $128,810 for a 3-bedroom suite
Meet the above affordable market rental suite eligibility requirements? Click on the button below to apply now.
Subsidized and Affordable Market Housing
Number of Units: 130
Property Info: Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites
Suitability: Families, individuals, person with disabilities
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (7 accessible/adaptable suites)
Questions
Please direct all questions via email to
Resident Services.
Suites Photo Gallery
Available Suites
• Studio: 25 suites; average size: 370 sq. ft
• 1-Bedroom: 55 suites, including 4 accessible suites; average size: 546 sq. ft
• 2-Bedroom: 43 suites, including 3 accessible suites; average size: 760 sq. ft
• 3-Bedroom: 7 suites, average size: 1014 sq. ft
Building Features:
- 130 rental units that vary in size from studio to three bedrooms
- more than 190 bike racks at street level and secured in the parkade
- double high speed elevators
- a multipurpose community room for residents of the building
- a dog run and outdoor landscaped area
- the entire building, not just the Fire Hall and Emergency Operations Centre will be constructed to a post seismic highest level of importance
- All suites feature in-suite laundry
Pets allowed subject to approval. Please see our
Pet Policy for more information.
