Faculty & Staff Housing at the University of British Columbia (UBC)

What is Village Gate Homes?

Village Gate Homes leases unfurnished rental homes to UBC’s full-time faculty and staff.

840 homes across 15 properties
A selection of studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom units
Homes may have dens, balconies, patios, private entrances, and many other features unique to each property
Living options include apartments, condos, townhomes, and cityhomes
Housing is offered within 3 residential neighbourhoods on UBC’s Point Grey campus: Wesbrook Place, Hawthorn Place & East Campus

Benefits of Renting with Village Gate Homes

reduced market rents (taxable benefit)
Indoor and outdoor building amenities
Available on-site maintenance for emergency repairs
Greenways that connect to the rest of campus
Improved work/life balance
Neighbourhood schools and childcare centres
Access to UBC’s athletic, recreational and cultural facilities
Green building rated homes

Eligibility for Applying

Applications are open to those with an eligible full-time job offer from UBC. “Fulltime” employment status is defined within the employment contract with UBC
Department name and UBC ID are required for application submission
Full and complete information is required in the application to join the waitlist
12 months of full-time employment should be remaining at the time of lease signing
Eligibility requirement is periodically checked every 12 months

Rental Home Allocation

Homes are typically available 30 days prior to occupancy
Available suites are communicated monthly to the waitlist via an email newsletter
• UBC Board of Governors reviews applicants on a priority system:
- Apartment suites are offered to tenure-track faculty first, followed by tenured faculty, and then to staff and other eligible faculty, including librarians, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates.
- Within each of these groups, priority is assessed by the date of entry into the waitlist

Sustainability

All of the properties managed by Village Gate Homes are built on principles of sustainability, providing social, environmental and financial support to the university’s academic mission.

Our homes have been designed and constructed adhering to the UBC specific green building rating system – Residential Environmental Assessment Program (REAP). REAP provides a sustainability framework to ensure all UBC residential development responsibly addresses water conservation, energy-use reduction and reduce environmental impact on both the building site and the larger community.

Any surplus revenue generated through Village Gate Homes’ buildings benefit the UBC Endowment Funds that supports a wide range of programs and activities such as research and academic excellence across the University in perpetuity. By choosing to live on campus you are furthering the sustainability of the University’s academic mission.

Living Here

The public realm in Wesbrook, Hawthorn Place and East Campus is a key component of UBC’s livability. From the connected water features, to the gathering squares, to the community gardens and softball diamond, Collings Field at Nobel Park, to the soccer fields at Brockhouse Park and the imaginative playgrounds throughout the parks.

Wesbrook Place

Home to over 8,000, Wesbrook Place is UBC’s largest neighbourhood. From cafes to grocers to doctors and shops, Wesbrook Village has it all in one convenient location.

Hawthorn Place

Hawthorn Place is a residential neighbourhood that houses nearly 700 homes, with easy access to an abundance of greenways.

East Campus

East Campus lies at the heart of UBC Point Grey, with close proximity to the academic hub and sporting facilities.

Welcome Centre

The Live at UBC Welcome Centre is an excellent starting point for those who wish to learn more about UBC Point Grey.

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Please register to receive updates on faculty and staff rental opportunities on campus.
We look forward to connecting with you.

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On-Campus Rental Homes For UBC Faculty and Staff