Residence and housing costs
Compare the North and Lakeshore residence options. Then use the agreement for your academic year before you accept a place.
Toronto, Ontario · Public college · Official sources reviewed September 13, 2026 · How we check guides
The short answer
- Humber's 2026–27 viewbook says North and Lakeshore residences hold 1,780 students.
- First-year offers are first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Applications opened February 9, 2026.
- The 2026–27 agreement requires full-time admission and registration at Humber or the University of Guelph-Humber.
- Residents must vacate from noon December 21, 2026 to noon January 4, 2027.
- A $500 deposit is due when accepting a room and is credited toward residence fees.
Room eligibility and holiday closure
Humber’s 2026–27 viewbook says its North and Lakeshore residences provide space for 1,780 students. The live housing page says first-year offers are made first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Applications opened February 9, 2026. Applying early does not guarantee a room or preferred type. The agreement requires residents to vacate from noon December 21, 2026 to noon January 4, 2027, so the academic-year charge does not provide uninterrupted holiday occupancy.
More on room eligibility and holiday closure
The 2026–27 agreement requires full-time admission and registration at Humber or the University of Guelph-Humber. You must take on-campus classes unless Residence approves exceptional circumstances. You must also remain in good standing and pay the deposit. The agreement covers North and Lakeshore residences. It does not expressly exclude Downtown students. But it does not promise them a room or campus priority. Downtown students should verify eligibility and commute feasibility. They should also compare Humber's off-campus listings.
Deposit and cancellation responsibilities
A $500 deposit is due when you accept a room. It is credited toward residence fees. It is normally non-refundable and non-transferable after cancellation. There are narrow exceptions. One is when Humber rescinds admission for academic reasons. Another is when an international student documents that they have not received their study permit by the agreement deadline.
More on deposit and cancellation responsibilities
For Fall arrival, cancelling after August 1, 2026 can create liability for up to 60 residence nights. This applies unless Humber selects a replacement. Early withdrawal after move-in can also trigger a $500 fee. No residence-fee refunds are given for withdrawals in the agreement's final 60 days. Read the signed agreement. Timing and circumstances control the actual charge.
Payment and Winter arrival dates
For first-year room offers made before July 1, 2026, the agreement gives 48 hours to pay the $500 deposit; offers on or after July 1 give 24 hours. Pay through the Residence Portal. Standard instalments are due July 20 and November 16, 2026. Provincial-aid arrangements have separate conditions and payment dates, so check the agreement rather than assuming an OSAP application settles the balance.
More on payment and Winter arrival dates
For new Winter arrivals, the cancellation-liability threshold is December 6, 2026. The study-permit deposit exception instead requires supporting documents by December 7. For Fall arrivals that documentation deadline is August 1. These are different rules, not interchangeable deadlines. After moving in, use the Residence Withdrawal Form. Vacate and check out at the front desk. Returning the key alone does not replace the formal process.
Room charge by room type
Academic year 2026–27. The mandatory dining plan is charged separately.
Source: Residence rates and agreements (checked September 12, 2026); Humber Residence and Dining Agreement 2026–2027 (checked September 12, 2026); Residence Rooms and Styles (checked September 12, 2026).
2026–27 academic-year room charges (table)
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Dining is mandatory and charged separately. Room offers remain subject to availability.
| Room type | Campus and sharing | Room charge |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional single | North; private bedroom with shared floor washrooms | $8,235 |
| Suite bedroom | North and Lakeshore; two private bedrooms share a kitchenette and washroom | $10,353 |
| Semi-suite, double occupancy | Lakeshore LAR; two bedrooms share a foyer, shower room and washroom | $6,958 |
| Semi-suite, single occupancy | Lakeshore LAR; two bedrooms share a foyer, shower room and washroom | $9,277 |
Source for this table: Residence rates and agreements, Humber Residence and Dining Agreement 2026–2027, Residence Rooms and Styles
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The plan balance is not guaranteed to last the academic year. The selected plan is included in residence totals and applied in full on arrival.
| Plan | Charge |
|---|---|
| Hybrid | $2,850 |
| Basic | $3,400 |
| Standard | $4,000 |
| Ultimate | $4,600 |
Source for this table: Residence rates and agreements, Humber Residence and Dining Agreement 2026–2027
Decision checklist
- Confirm full-time registration, on-campus delivery, room availability and campus before accepting.
- Budget the room and mandatory dining plan. The $500 deposit is credited toward the total; academic-year instalments are due July 20 and November 16, 2026.
- Read the signed agreement’s cancellation and withdrawal rules before paying.
- Budget transportation and an off-campus option if residence is unavailable.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
- Residence rates and agreementsHumber Polytechnic · checked
- Humber Residence and Dining Agreement 2026–2027Humber Polytechnic · checked
- Residence Rooms and StylesHumber Polytechnic · checked
- Off-Campus Rental ListingsHumber Polytechnic · checked
- Humber Viewbook 2026–2027 — Housing OptionsHumber Polytechnic · checked
- Housing Options Around Humber DowntownHumber Polytechnic · checked
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed September 13, 2026