GENERAL HOUSING MEGATHREAD

[u/ubc_mod_account]

Given the high number of housing comments in the new to UBC megathread, we're creating a dedicated megathread for Housing questions. Housing questions will be allowed in either megathread.

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Process

• It might take up to 4 hours for your post to be approved (except when we're sleeping).
• Suggested sort is set to new, so new comments will always be the most visible.
• You are allowed to repost the same question on the megathread at a reasonable frequency (wait at least a day after each post). This is true even if you've already gotten a response.**

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Other Megathreads

• New to campus megathread: reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/q44oiu
• Course, program and major questions megathread: reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/o00ufd

[u/laughter-eleven]

i have a 4 bedroom unit that id love to swap for another 4 bedroom! message me for more info!

[u/obsessedwithphilly]

can’t apply yet for yrh for new applicants bc of the site transitions? will i have a chance at all to get a studio for sept 2027?

[u/warehaus → u/obsessedwithphilly]

Whether you apply now or when the new site is up won't make much of a difference to getting a studio next year. It's extremely unlikely to happen either way.

[u/obsessedwithphilly → u/warehaus]

thank you! what about one bedrooms? i know some are reserved for grad students so i hope i’d atleast have a chance

[u/Forward_Cranberry121]

Hi! Looking for a female sublet for my room on campus for either second semester through summer (Jan-July) or just the summer months (may-july). The apartment is next to forestry/bean around the world, rent is 1300 not incl utilities + wifi, and has a parking spot for $50 a month! PM me if you are interested in either terms for more details

[u/Impossible-Team-1929]

I’m looking for a bit of extra space since me and my partner live together now. Ive heard that room transfers will be approved for yrh if both parties just want to swap so I thought I’d ask! I’m in a brock tallwood studio and am looking for a thunderbird or exchange one bedroom :) msg me if ur interested. willing to add some extra incentive if needed

[u/whimsicalmagical]

What are chances of them allowing me an early move-in date in April? At least 2 days since I need to move out of my current place by April 30. Happy to pay any fees. The website days it's not allowed.

[u/Eggstatic88]

I applied for a year-round housing transfer, and when I email housing to know my status, my numbers are crazy low and go down quite a hefty amount. For reference, one of mine is at 39 right now. I was just wondering if anyone had experience transferring to studios/nano and what their numbers were like when they received an offer.

[u/Unusual_Profit6195 → u/Eggstatic88]

It's a red herring. Transfers are much lower priority than year round applications. They barely send any transfer offers

[u/NoMaintenance1277 → u/Unusual_Profit6195]

Do you know if reaching #0 on the transfer waitlist would guarantee an offer, or could you still be waiting even after reaching #0?

[u/NoMaintenance1277 → u/Eggstatic88]

I also wonder that

[u/Same_Couple_2390]

How do I look at my place on the waitlist now? I cant see it because they moved me to a new platform but when i try and login there it tells me to start an application. Did they delete my YRH application?

[u/whatever-_-123 → u/Same_Couple_2390]

No, YRH applications (both new and current) are offline until the transition is completed. You'll have to wait till Oct/Nov to update your application if needed. Housing will send you an email when the application is online again

[u/Same_Couple_2390 → u/whatever-_-123]

Oh thank god so my spot isn’t off the waitlist is it? I check the shcs obsessively everyday for it lol

[u/Sayerp]

Possible to get YRH for Jan 2027?

Exchange 1br: 85

[u/whatever-_-123 → u/Sayerp]

Unlikely as there's only 77 Exchange 1 br. But if you have other studios listed on your preferences then maybe

[u/PersonalityOnly9593 → u/whatever-_-123]

What about 43?

[u/Purple_Mongoose857]

Is there a way to pay for rent that is NOT the SHCS website to avoid the PayPath Service fee?

[u/lifeiswonderful1 → u/Purple_Mongoose857]

Canadian tire bank, Chexy, paysimply

[u/whatever-_-123 → u/Purple_Mongoose857]

Online banking, add UBC Student Housing (not tuition) as a payee and set up recurring payment

[u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

Is it realistic to assume I’ll get second year housing? If not how early should I start looking elsewhere for housing options?

[u/whatever-_-123 → u/Glittering-Arm-7313]

The shared fours should be fine for May 2027, but the others no

[u/ObviousMistake7731]

am I good for YRH May 2027? and is it about equally likely to get any of these?

Brock 4br: 758

Exchange 4b: 662

KWTQ 4br: 545

thanks!

[u/whatever-_-123 → u/ObviousMistake7731]

Yes, and yes

[u/AdAgitated5043]

Is it likely that I will get one of these studios in January 2027?