Application for Tenancy

Paisley Place Online Rental Form – Gabriola Housing Society

Notice: Occupancy expected January 2026, rents commence February 1, 2026.

For all Paisley Place details please visit: GHS Rental Homes > Paisley Place

Availability:

1-521 Paisley Place: One bedroom, 634 sq ft, single storey — $1,125 a month

2-537 Paisley Place (accessible home): One bedroom, 681 sq ft, single storey, built accessible — $1,125 a month

2-543 Paisley Place: Two bedroom, 962 sq ft, two storeys — $1,895 a month

3-541 Paisley Place: Three bedroom, 1,200 sq ft, two storeys — $1,515 a month

1-543 Paisley Place: Three bedroom, 1,200 sq ft, two storeys — $2,057 a month

All rents are at or below the Average Market Rents (AMR) for Nanaimo and area (BCH requirement) based on the CMHC Annual Rental Market Survey for 2026. None of the rents are at “open market” rates. The BC government SAFER (seniors) and RAP (families) programs can provide rent subsidies, depending on eligibility. Homes at specific rents will be offered to successful applicants based on information they provide. Annual rent increases (within the limit set by the BC government) can be applied provided the tenant is given at least 3 full months’ notice.

Please refer to the Information Notice PDF which can be viewed at this link (will open in a new window, close to return here):

Information Notice PDF

Privacy Statement: The information provided in this application is subject to the BC Personal Information Protection Act that outlines the rules for collecting, using, storing, disclosing, and protecting someone’s personal information.

Water conservation is important! Water is provided to the homes by a well and rainwater collection. The water supply system is based on an average use of about 40 US Gallons per person per day. Each home has its own water meter, and tenants must be willing to manage their own household’s water use carefully.

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APPLICATION FORM FOR TENANCY

Only 1 Applicant needs to meet either the Highest or Expanded Priorities

HIGHEST PRIORITY — Indicate any of the criteria below that you deem applies to you:

(Reference: Schedule B, Islands Trust Housing Agreement, 2022)

A Gabriola Island resident who has been living on Gabriola Island for no less than one year, or

A non-resident of Gabriola Island who has been working on Gabriola Island for an average of at least 20 hours per week for no less than one year, or

A registered member of Snuneymuxw First Nation, regardless of current location of residence or work.

EXPANDED PRIORITY — Indicate any of the criteria below that you deem applies to you:

A former resident of Gabriola Island who has lived away from Gabriola Island for no more than seven consecutive years, or

A Gabriola Island resident who has been living on Gabriola Island for less than one year, or

A non-resident of Gabriola Island who has verifiable work on Gabriola Island starting within 60 days of the commencement of the tenancy that will be for an average of at least 20 hours per week, or

A non-resident of Gabriola Island who has been working on Gabriola Island for an average of 20 hours per week for less than one year, or

A person with an Immediate family member whose principal residence is on Gabriola Island. “Immediate family member” means a child or parent or sibling, to whom the person is related by blood, adoption or marriage or common-law relationship, or

A status, non-status and/or self-identifying Indigenous, Inuit, or Métis person.

What size of home are you applying for?*

You can mark more than one size.

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

Does your household require a mobility accessible unit?*

Yes

Please tell us more about your mobility or accessibility needs:*

1ST APPLICANT SECTION

1ST APPLICANT - INFORMATION

A copy of this application form will get sent to the email specified in this section.

Name*

First Last

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)*

Phone #1*

Phone #2

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

1ST APPLICANT - CURRENT RESIDENCE

Current Residence Status*

Renting

Owning

Other

Street address:*

City, Province, Postal Code*

Time at Residence (yrs/mths)*

Monthly rent (number)*

Landlord name*

Landlord email*

Landlord phone*

1ST APPLICANT - PREVIOUS RESIDENCE

Previous Residence Status*

Renting

Owning

Other

Street Address:*

City, Province, Postal Code*

Time at Residence (yrs/mths)*

Landlord name*

Landlord email*

Landlord phone*

Reason for Leaving Previous Residence*

1ST APPLICANT - INCOME

Gross Monthly Income (number)*

MONTHLY income NOT ANNUAL income.

Current employer, self-employed, retired or unemployed*

Employment Position (if applicable)

Length of employment (if applicable)

Describe the sources of income (pension, Income Assistance, etc.)*

Upload the most recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency and/or recent pay stubs or other documentation verifying income*

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, tiff, tif, Max. file size: 64 MB.

1ST APPLICANT - REFERENCES

Reference 1 - Name*

Reference 1 - Relationship*

Reference 1 - Phone*

Reference 2 - Name*

Reference 2 - Relationship*

Reference 2 - Phone*

1ST APPLICANT - COMMUNITY TIES

Please describe your ties to Gabriola (residency length, SFN Member, family, paid work, activities, etc.):*

1ST APPLICANT - ASSETS

Amount of assets*

Please refer to the Information Notice (link opens in a new window) for a list of qualified assets to be included in this calculation and those that are exempt.

2ND APPLICANT SECTION

If you are in a partnership, relationship or family that has two adult members looking for tenancy in a single unit, choose YES to display the 2ND APPLICANT questions. Failing to identify a second adult in the unit could break the tenancy agreement.

Will there be two adult members in the unit?*

Yes

Section Break 2nd Applicant

2ND APPLICANT - INFORMATION

Name*

First Last

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)*

Phone #1*

Phone #2

Email*

2ND APPLICANT - CURRENT RESIDENCE

Current Residence Status*

Renting

Owning

Other

Street address:*

City, Province, Postal Code*

Time at Residence (yrs/mths)*

Monthly rent (number)*

Landlord name*

Landlord email*

Landlord phone*

2ND APPLICANT - PREVIOUS RESIDENCE

Previous Residence Status*

Renting

Owning

Other

Street Address:*

City, Province, Postal Code*

Time at Residence (yrs/mths)*

Landlord name*

Landlord email*

Landlord phone*

Reason for Leaving Previous Residence*

2ND APPLICANT - INCOME

Gross Monthly Income (number)*

MONTHLY income NOT ANNUAL income.

Current employer, self-employed, retired or unemployed*

Employment Position (if applicable)

Length of employment (if applicable)

Describe the sources of income (pension, Income Assistance, etc.)*

Upload the most recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency and/or recent pay stubs or other documentation verifying income*

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif, tiff, tif, Max. file size: 64 MB.

2ND APPLICANT - REFERENCES

Reference 1 - Name*

Reference 1 - Relationship*

Reference 1 - Phone*

Reference 2 - Name*

Reference 2 - Relationship*

Reference 2 - Phone*

2ND APPLICANT - COMMUNITY TIES

Please describe your ties to Gabriola (residency length, SFN Member, family, paid work, activities, etc.):*

2ND APPLICANT - ASSETS

Please refer to the Information Notice (link opens in a new window) for a list of qualified assets to be included in this calculation and those that are exempt.

Amount of assets for Applicant 2*

Total household assets*

Section Break Closing

ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS IN HOUSEHOLD

Will there be additional adults or minors in the household?*

This includes any adults or children not already listed as applicant 1 or applicant 2 above.

Yes

Section Additional Occupants

Adult 1 (Age 18 and up)

First and last name

How old is Adult 1?

Enter their age (number)

Adult 2 (Age 18 and up)

First and last name

How old is Adult 2?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 1 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 1?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 2 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 2?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 3 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 3?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 4 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 4?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 5 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 5?

Enter their age (number)

Minor 6 (Age 17 and below)

First and last name

How old is Minor 6?

Enter their age (number)

Section End Additional Occupants

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Home-based business activity?*

Yes

Must be within following permitted home-based businesses specifically regarding this property (Land Use Bylaw B.3.2.2.):

Business and professional offices that receive no clients or visitors to the lot;
Production of art and craft goods for sale elsewhere, provided no open flame is required in making the art or craft goods and no toxic fumes are produced during their creation.

Briefly describe your home-based business*

Pets?*

Yes

Amount of pets (Number)*

Describe pets*

Confirm you have read the Pet Policy on our website*

The following is from our GHS Rental Homes page. "Up to two pets are allowed (only 1 dog) with certain conditions for pet-owners set by GHS. Tenants with allowed pets will be required to sign a pet contract and provide a deposit. View the GHS Pet Ownership Rules (PDF)."
Clicking the following link will open the Pet Policy a new window, which you may close to return here: GHS Pet Policy.

I have read the Pet Policy.

Smoking / Vaping*

No smoking or vaping of e-cigarettes or cannabis or any other products is permitted in the homes or on the property.
You may select more than one choice.

Smoke

Vape

Neither

IN CONCLUSION

Additional Information you wish to offer:

Applications for One-bedroom and two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes will be available online until Friday November 27th 2026.

Between December 1st and December 15th, 2026 successful applicants will be contacted directly with an offer of tenancy. Only applicants being vetted for tenancy might receive inquiries.

The current construction schedule has the homes ready for tenants in January 2027.

No phone calls or emails will be viewed or accepted. Only this Tenant Online Application Form will be accepted.

You may be contacted from the gmail address: infoghsgabriola@gmail.com

Applications will not be considered on a first come, first served basis.

If your situation changes in any way and you wish to revise or edit your application, please resubmit a full application.

Water conservation is important!
Water is provided to the homes by a well and rainwater collection. The water supply system is based on an average use of about 40 US Gallons per person per day. Each home has its own water meter, and tenants must be willing to manage their own household’s water use carefully.

Consent and Authorization

I hereby consent to Gabriola Housing Society and Firstline Commercial collecting, using and disclosing my personal information solely for the purposes of determining my eligibility for tenancy, assessing credit worthiness, contacting employers, current and former landlords, and references.

It is recommended that tenants carry insurance for the contents of their home.

Printed Name*

Date (dd/mm/yyyy)*

Signature*

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