Lu’ma Native Housing Society
Lu’ma Native Housing Society
Lu’ma has developed, owns and manages more than 550 affordable housing units for Indigenous individuals and families. Our main goal is to create the necessary health and wellness conditions for the urban Indigenous Peoples of Vancouver.
Apply for Housing
To apply for housing with Lu’ma, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the application form
Step 2: Fill out the form
At least fifty percent (50%) of the applicant’s family must be of Indigenous ancestry. This includes First Nations, Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis persons who may be status or non-status.
You can fill in the form in one of these ways:
Type in your information and email it to us at info@lnhs.ca, or
Print the application, fill it out by hand, and
Mail the completed form to us at 2960 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC, V5N 5G3 or send by fax to (604) 876-0999.
Before you send us your application form, please make sure to:
Complete all the questions
Print clearly if you are filling your form in by hand
Provide a mailing address so that we can mail you a Letter of Confirmation
Step 3: After you apply
Your application will enter a waitlist.
We will send you a Letter of Confirmation with information about next steps.
Once you receive your Letter of Confirmation, please contact Tenant Relations for an Interview Assessment.
You will be contacted when an available unit fits your profile.
Keep your application up to date
If your address, family composition, or income changes, you must fill out an Application Update Form so we can update your profile and contact you when a unit becomes available.
The Application Update Forms can be sent to Lu’ma by email, fax, or mail.
Information for Tenants
Already a Lu’ma resident? Find out more about:
Rental payments
Income Verification and Income Testing forms
Subsidies
Transferring units
Maintaining your home
Moving in or moving out
Amenities and accommodations
Lu’ma Housing Sites
Indigenous Supportive Housing
New Beginnings honours and validates its tenants. We operate within an authentic engagement model of care where desired outcomes are achieved through culturally safe services and collaborative relationships. Tenants, along with their support networks and allied professionals are at the centre of our practice.
Each home has a bathroom and kitchen, and 12 homes are fully wheelchair accessible. Residents of New Beginnings receive two meals a day and have access to culturally appropriate programs. The homes offer around-the-clock services to residents, including life and employment skills training, health and wellness support services, and volunteer work opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for housing through Lu’ma?
To apply for housing with Lu’ma at least fifty percent (50%) of the applicant’s family must be of Aboriginal ancestry. This includes First Nations, Aboriginal, Inuit and Metis persons who may be status or non-status.
What types of housing does Lu’ma provide?
Units available may be designated market or non-market units.
Am I eligible for housing with subsidy?
Eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis through assessment of income, family size, health, current housing conditions, being a student, and other factors.
Should I only apply for housing with Lu’ma?
We encourage you to apply to as many affordable housing providers as you can. There are dozens of affordable housing societies and hundreds of affordable housing buildings in the region.
How long is the waitlist?
There are over 3,500 individuals and families on Lu’ma’s waitlist for housing with subsidy. People wait many years before being offered housing with subsidy.
Does Lu’ma provide emergency housing?
No.