STARTING A RENT BANK IN YOUR COMMUNITY

INTERESTED IN STARTING A RENT BANK?

Are you interested in starting a rent bank in your community? Check out our resources below, or contact us to find out what plans may be in place for a new rent bank in your community (or how to create one). Contact us through our online contact form.

  • STEP 1 - Download & Review BC Rent Bank Toolkit & Workbook

    The BC Rent Bank Toolkit, developed by Vancity, is a 4-part, practice-based resource designed to equip community in launching a rent bank. SEE DOWNLOADS SECTION BELOW.

  • STEP 2 - Establish a Cross-Sector Planning Team & Build a Model

    Utilizing the principles outlined in the Toolkit, strategic teams can build models best suited for your region. Bringing together the right voices and model will help sustain a rent bank over the long term.

  • STEP 3 - Submit expression of interest to start a Rent Bank

    BC Rent Bank EOI Guide 2020-2021 (DOWNLOAD), Blank Template (DOWNLOAD)

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

In partnership with Vancity Credit Union, we’ve put together a rent bank toolkit and resources that help you develop a plan for a rent bank in your community. You can download these resources today – at no cost to you.

FIND A RENT BANK

BC Rent Bank is pleased to partner with organizations in communities throughout BC that are offering rent bank services. To find a rent bank in your community, please check out our locations below. Download Quick Guide Directory to BC’s rent banks.

Find a Location

The main goal is to keep housed people from becoming homeless due to an unforeseen life event.