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Properties within the University District offer students the option to rent one of the multiple-bedroom units with a group of students who apply together on a one-student-to-one-bed ratio. Students are jointly and severally liable for all provisions of the same lease for the unit, as opposed to each student within a unit having a separate lease.
Available properties vary year to year and are listed as they become available. Property-specific applications are not accepted before a property listing becomes available. Submitting an application for a unit is your agreement to sign a lease on that unit if your application is approved by the University; applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you have any questions about this process, please email us.
Our University District rental properties are classified as student residences for income tax purposes, and students may claim a maximum of $25 per year for rent.
Please note, leases for University District units are 12 month fixed-term leases running from 3:00 p.m. May 1 to 12:00 pm (NOON) April 30. Current tenants will be required to reapply to their property each year when prompted by the Community Housing office. Failure to re-apply before the deadline will result in your lease not being renewed.
Queen’s Owned Rental Properties in the University District:
You can find an online 3D map of campus and Community Housing properties here.
- Aberdeen Street: 5, 7, 9, 19
- Albert Street: 120, 130, 138
- Alfred Street: 135, 137, 139, 151, 153, 159, 161, 163
- Barrie Street: 170, 172, 174, 178, 180, 182, 188, 190
- Clergy Street W: 11, 15 1/2, 17, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 105
- Division: 39, 47
- Earl Street: 226, 228, 308, 310, 314, 316, 318, 320
- Queen’s Crescent: 119, 123, 127
- University Avenue: 174, 176, 178, 181, 182, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194
How to Apply/Eligibility
The rental units available in the University District vary from year-to-year depending on renewals by current tenants and/or needs of the University. The information below illustrates the process for allocating properties that become available through this process. Please note the process outlined below does not apply to BISC students or to current tenants in the University District. Click here for information for BISC priority allocation.
Application = Offer to Lease
Beginning in late November, available University District rental units are advertised on the (ALS). Interested students may contact our office per the requirements in the listing ad to book an appointment to view a unit. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. IMPORTANT: By applying for a unit, the applicants are agreeing to sign a lease for the unit on the University's standard terms and conditions IF the application is approved. The application is the applicants' Offer to Lease the unit from the Landlord.
Tenants wishing to sign a lease for future periods MUST apply during the current tenant re-application period to be offered and sign a new lease. Tenants receive information on this in early November. Considerations for a new lease term include past behaviour and rent payment history. Please be mindful of these things when deciding who you will live with.
Any rent increase in subsequent lease periods will be dependent in the percentage of ORIGINAL household members who sign a lease for the following period. Where re-application is received by the deadline and more than 50% of the ORIGINAL household is vacating, the current tenant(s) acknowledge and agree that if a new lease is offered, rent for the new lease will be at the latest market rent as determined by Community Housing, see example below.
| Lease Period - Year 1 | Lease Period - Year 2 | Lease Period - Year 3 |
| Person A | A reapplied | A did not reapply |
| Person B | B reapplied | B did not reapply |
| Person C | C reapplied | C reapplied |
| Person D | D did not reapply | — |
| — | E new person applied | E reapplied |
| This group constitutes the "Original Household". | Less than 50% of the "Original Household" from Year 1 vacating. | Greater than 50% of the "Original Household" from Year 1 are vacating, a lease is offered to Year 3 at market rent. This group forms a new "Original Household". |
Queen's Community Housing strives to provide the best possible environment for students to achieve their academic goals. The University District residential rental properties owned by ³ÉÈË´óƬ and managed by Community Housing are not handicapped accessible housing. However, a very limited supply of accessible units within An Clachan may be available for individuals requiring accommodation.
Students can submit a with supporting documentation for a medical condition, disability, or unique circumstances.
- Not all disabilities or medical conditions require special assignment or considerations.
- The documentation completed by a medical professional must verify the tenant has a disability or medical condition and identify the functional limitation (if any) related to the disability or medical condition, but not the specific diagnosis.
- Tenants/occupants can view the unit personally or have an agent view it before signing a lease and should be able to make an informed decision if the unit meets their individual needs as it is presented.
- Community Housing cannot guarantee to accommodate all requests for special consideration.
Should you have questions regarding this, please contact Community Housing by emailing community.housing@queensu.ca.
Rates
Rent
Rent rates vary depending on the property. Tenant parking (upon registration of vehicle) is included; inclusion of utilities differs from property to property.
Rent Payment
Rent for May is due May 1st. If you haven't already arranged for Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) we ask, to reduce wait time during key pick-up that you send your series of post-dated rent cheques (for the term of your tenancy) by courier or come into our office within our regular operating hours to make the payment in person as soon as possible.
Moving into the University District
Key pick up
Photo ID is required at the time of Key pickup and you cannot receive your keys before 3 pm on the first day of your lease. If you have roommates who are also moving in, please consider coordinating your moves so that you are not moving in at the same time. Keys are available at the Community Housing office during the times indicated in your information package delivered by email.
- Beginning Thursday, May 1st, keys will be available at the Community Housing office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- After-hours pick-up can be arranged in advance by appointment only.
Please Note:
- All key sets for the unit will be issued to the first tenant who comes into the office. Distribution of the key sets to the other tenants in the unit will be their responsibility. Lock-out charges may apply if access is required from Community Housing after the keys have been picked up.
- Only one laundry card will be issued with the keys, however, additional cards can be issued up to the number of tenants listed on the lease upon request.
Services, Amenities and Resources
PARKING for Tenants
There are limited parking spaces available for tenants and parking privileges are only applicable for the person who was issued the parking permit. University District tenants will need to provide Community Housing with their license plate number and proof of vehicle registration in either their own name, or in a parent's name that shares the same surname. All vehicles registered with Community Housing must display a valid parking permit hang tag in the vehicle window while parking in designated parking areas only. Parking privileges are not transferable to another vehicle, person and/or property group (eg., An Clachan, John Orr Tower). Tenant designated parking lots and driveways are monitored weekdays, Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
PARKING for Visitors – We do not have visitor parking in our tenant designated lots. The options are on-street parking (as indicated on signage), or there is underground parking at the Athletics and Recreation Centre.
Three laundry areas are provided for the exclusive use of students living in Queen's-owned University District rentals at 153 Alfred St. and 170 Barrie St. Tenants are issued a "smart card" which can be loaded with cash credits to use the machines. Smart card loading stations are available at 153 Alfred or in the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) outside of the retail outlets on the ground floor.
Consideration should be given to the time of day laundry facilities are being used to be considerate of tenants as noises do carry. Tenants are asked to use the laundry rooms between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm only (last load should be in the machine no later than 9:30 pm).
Laundry left in machines - Please ensure prompt removal of your clothing from the machines so other tenants may use them. Items left in the laundry room are left at the tenant’s own risk.
Any questions about the machines or defective smart cards should be directed to Coinmatic at 1-800-561-1972 or through their online Service Request Form at
Garbage (waste) and recyclable materials must be placed out as approved by the .
Students living in the University District are within a 5-10 minute walk of campus buildings and services, but for those wishing to access other areas of the city there are many routes accessible to tenants. Visit the for more information on routes and schedules.
Fire safety is always important.
The best way to learn how to protect yourself and those around you is to be informed. Check out the fire safety tips on the Student Affairs website.
As tenants, you and your guests are part of the Kingston community and should promote positive relations with the City and your neighbours.
Make sure all of your house members are aware that a gathering is being planned.
Assign a house member to be in charge of the event - controlling who comes and goes - keeping invited guests inside.
Have a plan if you are having friends over where alcohol may be a factor. Be sure to inform your guests of all relevant policies beforehand (e.g. not to be outside with alcohol, music volumes, etc.).
You should be aware that you can be held responsible for the safety and behaviour of your guests until they are sober - not just until they leave your party. You can be held responsible for injuries or damages that can occur even after guests have left your place. Be a responsible and careful host and be sure to clean up after your event.
A clean neighbourhood protects housing values, looks nice, and instills a sense of pride in the residents of the area.