The George Residence at George Brown: 2026-27 Rates, Rooms and How to Apply
The George is George Brown's own residence, in fully furnished two-bedroom suites next to the Distillery District. It has no meal plan, so you'll cook or buy food.
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The George at a glance
The George is at 80 Cooperage Street. George Brown says it houses over 500 students and is a short walk from St. James and the Waterfront health sciences building. Casa Loma is under 40 minutes away by transit. A TTC streetcar stops in front of the building.
The 2026-27 housing agreement names Campus Living Centres as the residence manager for George Brown. Its rates are a special rate for full-time George Brown students.
What's in your suite
Every suite has two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a three-piece bathroom. You share the suite with one roommate.
- Your bedroom: a double XL bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet.
- The kitchenette: a full-sized fridge, microwave, sink with prep space, and a table with two chairs.
- Included: Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable, a phone with local calls and all utilities.
- Bi-weekly professional cleaning of the bathroom and kitchenette.
- In the building: community kitchens with full-sized stoves, lounges, a study room, a fitness area and over 150 indoor bike spots.
2026-27 rates and payment options
The academic-year term runs September 5, 2026 to April 24, 2027. You can pay it in one, two or three instalments. The split plans add an administration fee, so they cost more in total.
| Term or plan | Amount and due date |
|---|---|
| Academic year, option 1 | $11,556.88 due June 8, 2026 |
| Academic year, option 2 (includes $125 admin fee) | $7,009.88 due June 8, 2026, then $4,672.00 due November 9, 2026 |
| Academic year, option 3 (includes $175 admin fee) | $4,692.75 due June 8, 2026, $4,692.75 due September 21, 2026, then $2,346.38 due January 18, 2027 |
| Winter 2027 only (January 9 to April 24, 2027) | $5,778.44 due November 30, 2026 |
How to pay, and what not to rely on
Pay by card through My Housing Portal, by online banking to the payee George Brown Polytechnic Residence, or by couriered certified cheque or money order. Don't use the George Brown Polytechnic payee; that one is for tuition. International students can email info@georgebrownresidence.ca for wire details.
The residence doesn't accept promissory notes against future OSAP funds. If you miss a payment deadline, your spot can go to someone on the waitlist.
How to apply
Apply through My Housing Portal. Your residence application is separate from your program application, and you can submit it before you're accepted to George Brown. Each application costs a non-refundable $100.00 fee, and an application without the fee isn't considered.
Spaces go first come, first served. George Brown says Winter 2027 applications open October 13, 2026. Winter spaces depend on how many students leave after the fall, so contact the residence if you're starting in January.
- First acceptance emails for the academic year go out in April. After that, the residence updates applicants every 10 business days.
- Your acceptance email asks for contact, health and payment details, roommate-matching answers and your signature on the Student Housing Agreement.
- Room numbers are given on arrival, not before.
- Summer needs a new application. Current residents who are taking spring classes can apply as a Returning Student and skip the $100 fee.
Cancelling costs more the later you leave
If you cancel or withdraw, you pay for the days you lived there plus a cancellation fee based on your total housing fees. Declining your George Brown offer doesn't cancel your residence application; cancel it separately in the portal.
| Term | 5% fee if received | 15% fee if received | 25% fee if received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic year | Before August 1, 2026 | August 1 to September 1, 2026 | After September 1, 2026 |
| Winter term | Before December 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | After January 1, 2027 |
Rules worth knowing before you sign
- The front desk and security are staffed 24 hours a day.
- You must leave during the winter break. International and distant students can ask management for an exception.
- No pets, and no co-ed or family suites.
- No hot plates or indoor grills. Toaster ovens, rice cookers, slow cookers and induction elements are allowed.
- Laundry costs about $2.25 a wash and $2.00 a dry on a laundry card.
- George Brown doesn't offer residence parking. Underground parking may be available from a third party.
If The George is full
George Brown has an affiliated partner, Parkside Student Residence, with furnished suites, a meal plan and eight-month or twelve-month leases. Students who apply for residence may be eligible for a place there.
For off-campus housing, George Brown partners with Places4Students for free listings and roommate matching. Its housing page adds a warning: Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act doesn't cover student residences such as The George.
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Sources and updates
This independent guide summarizes the official information linked below. Prices, dates, hours and access rules can change; check the relevant George Brown page before making a decision.