77 Mill Street

Opened in 2020, this 4-storey apartment offers independent seniors below market one-bedroom units with full kitchens, washrooms with walk-in showers, laundry rooms on three floors, and gorgeous outdoor spaces including common area grounds, balconies, and patios.

Photo Gallery

Prospective residents are asked to please complete and submit an online application form.  Should a unit become available, you will be contacted to begin the interview process.

If you are interested or wish for more information about these units or others offered by Ballenas Housing Society; please check back frequently as new projects will be added to our online application process as they become available.

Rental rates and property details are listed below.

Questions? Please contact Housing Operations at [email protected] or leave a message at 250.755.1158.

Rental Rates

STARTING AT $1,014
FLOOR PLAN Unit A Unit B Unit C

Property Details

Accessibility

  • 3 accessible units (212, 312, 412)
  • Off Street Parking
    **priority to accessible parking designation**
  • Two parking stalls for people with disabilities
  • Scooter Storage
    **limited**
  • Walk-in showers
  • Elevator

Features

  • Designated Seniors Building (55 +)
    (Singles and Couples)
  • All our properties are no-smoking. Residents shall not, nor permit anyone else to smoke, vape, or use electronic cigarettes for tobacco, cannabis or any other substance on the residential property.
  • Included: Hot Water, cable, Internet, and phone

  • Free Laundry located on: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors

  • View of Strait of Georgia and North Shore mountains **some units**

  • Open Floorplan

  • Pet Friendly: One Indoor Cat, One dog (on ground floor units only)
    (Pets are subject to Ballenas pet policy and require registration with the landlord)

  • Close to Bus stop (350m at Comox Road and Prideaux Street – #30 Bus

  • Balconies and Patios

  • Shared patio with green space

  • Common Room on the first floor

Local Area

German Cultural Centre
150 meters
Tim Hortons
500 meters
Central Drugs
650 meters
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
650 meters
Nanaimo Women’s Centre
700 meters
Maffeo Sutton Park
800 meters
The Green Store
800 meters
Bowen Park
900 meters
Old City Quarter
950 meters
Harbourfront
1.4 km
Thrifty Foods
1.7 km
London Drugs
1.7 km
Nanaimo Family Life
1.9 km
University Village Mall
2.2 km
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
2.5 km
Nanaimo General Hospital
2.7 km
Vancouver Island University
2.9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Is smoking permitted on the property?

All our properties are no-smoking. Residents shall not, nor permit anyone else to smoke, vape, or use electronic cigarettes for tobacco, cannabis or any other substance on the residential property.

Is tenant insurance necessary?

Yes, the Ballenas Housing Society will require all residents to have renter’s insurance that covers personal belongings and general liability proof of active insurance is required. If you do not yet have an insurance policy we will provide information on affordable renter’s insurance coverage.

SAFER: CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS RENT

While open to seniors 55+, this property is ideal for seniors 60+ who receive SAFER to supplement their rental costs.

https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/SAFER

To find out how much you would receive from SAFER (based on your own income) please follow the link below and answer a few questions to get a quote:

https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/rap-safer-calculator