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Why Rent to a Refugee

Renting to refugees fosters integration and compassion

Refugee Housing provides a seamless platform to connect compassionate hosts with a spare bedroom to refugees seeking to start a new life in Canada. Many of these refugees have fled conflicts and war and are looking for a new start. They want to be able to get a job, support themselves and their families, and give back to the community. Discrimination and lack of accessible and affordable housing create a great barrier and lead to extended stays for refugees in temporary accommodation. Additionally, hosts may be reluctant to rent to refugees. This delays refugees’ integration into society and puts extensive pressure on available resources for refugees.

Hosts with spare bedrooms can make a difference in the refugees lives and be part of the solution. Hosts willing to rent to refugees can help build stronger communities while earning extra rent income on the side. Refugee Housing will offer resources to support Hosts part of our program. We provide Hosts with onboarding support, interview guide, move-in checklist, in addition to the living agreement contract.

We encourage our community to be part of the solution and join us in raising the much-needed awareness about affordable, accessible housing. If you don’t have a room to share, help us by spreading the word about our program.

Why rent to refugees? 

Here are five reasons:

  • Refugees have left their countries to escape danger and uncertainty. They are eager to start a new life in Canada. They are looking for accommodation, employment and stability.

  • A win-win situation. You will earn a rental income while refugees will have a place to live. Refugees receive government support and are able to pay rent while they find employment and settle to a new life.

  • Refugees referred by settlement agencies are vetted through these agencies and are typically responsible and take care of your home.

  • You will be making a positive impact by offering refugees a place to live and contributing to their successful integration into society.

  • Renting to refugees offers the opportunity for a rich cultural exchange where you can both learn about each other's traditions, foods, and customs.

An easy, secure way to rent to refugees

Refugee Housing provides a seamless platform to connect hosts with a spare bedroom to refugees seeking to start a new life in Canada. Here is how we support hosts throughout the renting process.

  • Our refugee renters are vetted and selected by our trusted resettlement agencies in Ontario and British Columbia.

  • All our users go through a verification process to ensure that our platform is safe for all.

  • We provide hosts with supporting resources.

  • Our Create Listing tool helps hosts specify their house rules, home features, availability and rent price.

  • Host can always view the renter's profile and application before signing a contract.

  • Refugee Housing provides the rental contract outlining the hosts rules, so host can have a peace of mind.

  • Contract conveniently signed online on our platform. A digital copy will be sent to the host and renter.

  • When a renter moves out, we can refer other refugee renters to move in on short notice. So you will always have a renter ready to rent.

  • Finally, our customer care support is always ready to answer any questions and offer support along the way.

Lean more about how the program is offering safe and secure homes during their transition to life in Canada.

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Refugees are arriving to Metro Vancouver daily. Many need a place to call home until they find a permanent home.

As a Host you will be helping a refugee start a new chapter of their life in Canada. We are looking for hosts who can rent a spare bedroom, suite, or part of their home to refugees.

Hosts may provide free housing for a period of time, or may charge fair rental rates.

If you can help, please complete the pre-registration form.

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Funding to make this program possible is provided by Vancity Credit Union, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC. Program support provided by ISSofBC, MOSAIC, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

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Refugee Housing Canada is a program developed by Happipad in partnership with ISSofBC,MOSAIC, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., Funding for the program is made possible by Vancity Credit Union and Real Estate Foundation of BC.

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