Post 83 Cooperative Housing Association

What you should know about Post 83 Cooperative Housing Association

Post 83 Co-op Housing Association is a non‑profit, member‑run housing cooperative in Burnaby, BC, established in 1983 (originally developed for Veterans). The building and land are owned by the City of Burnaby and leased to a Community Land Trust (CLT); the CLT sets rental rates and many tenancy conditions, while a resident Board manages day‑to‑day governance. COHO Management is contracted for daily administration, general maintenance, and emergency callouts. The co‑op contains 181 suites and emphasizes shared ownership, volunteer participation, and community governance. Location and site features Post 83 sits directly across from Central Park, providing immediate access to park amenities (walking trails, pool, pitch & putt, public tennis courts) and is close to Metrotown, the Burnaby Public Library, local bus routes, and Patterson and Metrotown SkyTrain stations. The building occupies landscaped grounds maintained by members and includes a shared lounge and garden/backyard area. Unit features and building amenities Suites come with a standard appliance package (range, hood fan, fridge/freezer) and a large balcony. There is a communal card‑operated laundry room; dishwashers, garburators, and in‑suite washing machines are not permitted to protect plumbing. Storage lockers may be available but are allocated preferentially to active volunteers. Secure key access and underground parking stalls are offered (parking currently $20/month per vehicle). Four wheelchair‑accessible suites are located on the first floor (two one‑bedroom and two two‑bedroom). Membership, costs, and requirements Post 83 operates on a share‑purchase model: share purchase fees are listed at $2,000 for one‑bedroom and $2,500 for two‑bedroom units. Current housing charges are published as $1,773–$2,000 for one‑bedroom units and approximately $2,100–$2,500 for two‑bedroom units (charges vary by floor and may change). Income eligibility thresholds are stated as a combined annual household income of $70,600 for a one‑bedroom and $83,460 for a two‑bedroom. There is no subsidy currently available. Applications and waitlist Applications are open for one‑ and two‑bedroom units; specific available unit numbers and some move‑in dates are posted. Applicants must submit financial documentation (most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment or verifiable alternatives) and pay a $50 processing and credit‑check fee at interview. To remain on the waitlist, applicants must confirm status by email before each six‑month renewal period and resubmit if circumstances change. Policies and member obligations Post 83 does not allow pets and is transitioning to a non‑smoking policy (smoking/vaping prohibited indoors and in common areas; some suites are grandfathered; certain floors are designated non‑smoking inside and outside). Active volunteer participation is expected and influences access to some amenities (e.g., storage). Contact details and office hours are provided on the co‑op’s site for application submission and further inquiries.