Students who are looking for reduced-cost housing may consider available financial assistance or government-subsidized housing options.
Read through eligibility requirements carefully, as many of these options are intended for specific groups of people, and may be limited to Manitoba residents.
If you have additional questions about housing, contact Student Services for support.
Booth UC Needs-Based Bursaries
Booth UC is committed to making education more accessible for students. Bursaries are available to returning students, which are non-renewable. You can apply for a bursary each term.
To be eligible, your application (including approximate budget) must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the following dates:
Fall Term: July 31
Winter Term: November 30
Spring Term: March 31
For more information and application forms, visit our Financial Aid section.
Manitoba Rent Assist
Rent Assist can help with the cost of rent for low-income Manitobans who are renting or paying room and board in unsubsidized housing. The amount paid from Rent Assist will depend on the number of people in the household and the total household income. For eligibility details, visit the Rent Assist website.
Manitoba Housing
Manitoba Housing provides opportunities for subsidized rental housing in both properties that Manitoba Housing owns and operates and in properties that are owned and operated by private and non-profit housing partners. For general information and a list of programs, visit the Manitoba Housing website. We've also outlined several options in the following sections.
Social Housing Programs
Social Housing Rental Program – Subsidized rental housing for individuals, seniors and families. These properties are owned and operated by Manitoba Housing.
Social Housing Assisted Living – Affordable assisted living services for seniors aged 60+. Services include meals, housekeeping and on-site activities.
Social Housing with Private and Non-Profit Housing Partners
Cooperative Housing – Manitoba Housing partnership agreements with non-profit housing cooperatives offer a variety of housing options in the private market to co-operative members. Share fees may apply, and only a limited number of affordable housing charges are committed within each co-op.
Private Non-Profit Housing – Manitoba Housing partnership agreements with private non-profit organizations offer a variety of housing options in the private market to seniors, persons with disabilities and families. A limited number of affordable rental rates are committed in each housing complex.
Rent Supplement – Manitoba Housing provides rental assistance to families, elderly people and persons with special needs by entering into agreements with private and non-profit landlords.
Sponsor-Managed Social Housing – Manitoba Housing partnership agreements with property management agencies / non-profit organizations offer a variety of housing options that are owned by Manitoba Housing but managed by an agency or non-profit. Subsidized housing is provided to seniors, persons with disabilities and families with low to moderate incomes.
Urban Native Non-Profit Housing – Manitoba Housing partnership agreements with urban Indigenous non-profit organizations offer a variety of housing options in the private market (urban communities) to Indigenous seniors, persons with disabilities and families with low to moderate incomes.
Affordable Housing Rental Program – This program is for lower-moderate income households whose total household income is below the posted program income limit. The household will pay an affordable rent based on median rents in the private market. Affordable rents are established annually by Manitoba Housing.
Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit
The Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit is a portable shelter benefit paid to eligible renters in core housing need. The benefit is cost-matched by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Manitoba government.
Manitoba Rent Relief Fund
The Manitoba Rent Relief Fund, or Manitoba Rent Bank, is a province-wide homelessness prevention and housing stability initiative for low- to moderate-income renters unable to pay shelter costs due to unforeseen circumstances. It's administered by the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association and funded by the Province of Manitoba.
Housing Co-Operatives
Like other types of co-ops, housing cooperatives are often built because of a need identified by a group of people—whether to provide affordable housing, housing where there are few to no options available in the community or culturally appropriate housing.
Built under the Federal Affordable Housing Strategy, many of Manitoba's housing cooperatives were required to be incorporated as non-profit. Most of these cooperatives offer units that are subsidized and geared to a person’s income. Because co-ops charge their members only enough to cover costs, repairs and reserves, they can offer more affordable housing than average private sector rental costs.
For more information, visit the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association website.
Co-Op | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
88 Swindon Way | (204) 489-1069 | |
FILCASA Housing Co-op | 442 William Avenue | (204) 947-5817 |
Harambee Housing Co-Operative | 45 Gaylene Place | (204) 269-6240 |
M A P S Housing Co-Op | 659 Dufferin Avenue | (204) 589-1589 |
100-200 Arlington Street | (204) 489-9510 | |
113 Market Avenue | (204) 982-2000 | |
11-525 Meadowood Drive | (204) 257-2501 | |
145 Maryland Street | (204) 772-7338 | |
Weston Residence Housing Co-op | 1528 Roy Avenue | (204) 783-5517 |
101-61 Tyndall Avenue | (204) 633-5951 |