Westboro Ottawa
Housing that feels
like home.
A family-friendly, member-led community with 40 townhomes in the heart of one of Ottawa's most walkable neighbourhoods.
Waiting list currently closedWe are not accepting applications at this time.Learn about the process
A co-op with roots
Built for families.
Run by neighbours.
Dovercourt is a non-profit housing co-operative dedicated to safe, quality and affordable homes for families of all shapes and sizes.
Our community is managed through democratic decision-making. Members lend their skills to committees, take part in meetings and pitch in at our spring and fall yard-work days.
See how membership worksThree connected clusters
Costs and essentials
The practical
details.
Housing charges are significantly lower than typical costs in the Westboro neighbourhood.
Monthly housing charges
Current ratesOne bedroom$1,040
Two bedrooms$1,134
Three bedrooms$1,212
Four bedrooms$1,304
Unit sizes and availability vary. Please contact the Membership Committee for current information.
Utilities
Homes use natural gas furnaces. Members rent gas water heaters directly from the utility provider.
Appliances
Members supply their own fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Outgoing members may privately arrange appliance sales with incoming members.
Parking
Every home has at least one designated space. Some longer driveways can accommodate two smaller cars.
Home care
Members handle routine upkeep including cleaning, painting, lawn care, snow removal and furnace-filter changes.
Co-operative living
A little effort.
A lot of community.
Every member contributes at least four hours of volunteer time each month. That shared care keeps costs low and makes Dovercourt a place where neighbours know one another.
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The neighbourhood
Westboro at
your doorstep.
Groceries, schools, restaurants, local shops, parks and transit are all close at hand. Hampton Park, Dovercourt Recreation Centre and Westboro Transit Station are each an easy walk away.
Explore the areaPhoto gallery
A look around
Dovercourt.
Real moments and familiar corners from around the co-op.
Our homes
Room to settle in.
Space to grow.
Dovercourt consists of semi-detached townhomes with private fenced backyards, basements and designated parking.
Choose a home
Choose a level
Private fenced backyardBasementWasher & dryer hookupsDesignated parkingNatural gas furnaceCommunity centre
How to apply
Interested in
joining us?
The waiting list is currently closed. When applications reopen, attending an information session is the first step.
Minimum annual household income2 bedrooms: $43,8003 bedrooms: $47,0004 bedrooms: $51,120
Applicants must be able to afford the full housing charge, support co-operative principles, pass a credit check and provide good landlord references. There are currently no subsidized spaces available.
- 01Attend a sessionLearn about co-op living and pick up an application.
- 02Submit your applicationComplete financial, credit and landlord checks.
- 03Meet the committeeTake part in a friendly membership interview.
- 04Board approvalSuccessful applicants join the waiting list.
Frequently asked
Good questions.
Straight answers.
No. Dovercourt is not accepting applications at this time. This site will be updated when the next information session is available.
Dovercourt has two-, three- and four-bedroom semi-detached townhomes. Each has a fenced backyard, basement, washer and dryer hookups, and at least one parking space.
The application process generally takes about one to three months, from submitting an application with credit-check payment through approval and notification that you have been placed on the waiting list.
Two or three Membership Committee members ask applicants about their understanding of co-op living and whether they would contribute to the community. It is also a chance to ask questions and get to know Dovercourt better.
Approved applicants are contacted in waiting-list order when a suitable home becomes available. Applicants may decline two offers before being removed from the list and generally receive about 60 to 69 days' notice before moving in.
Members contribute at least four hours of volunteer labour each month, usually through a committee or the Board of Directors. Members also attend general and special meetings.
No subsidized spaces are currently available.