15 new projects in the Interior and Northern BC have been selected for a third intake of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund (CHF), aiming to provide a total of 584 affordable rental homes for individuals, families, seniors, people living with disabilities and Indigenous people.
In Vanderhoof, 28 homes for families, seniors and people living with disabilities have been proposed, in partnership with the Nechako View Senior Citizens' Home Society.
"Through our Homes for People action plan, we're accelerating housing supply across the province to meet the diverse needs of people," said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. "Whether you live in a big city or a remote coastal village, access to affordable and suitable housing is important in forming strong communities. That is why we are working in partnership to ensure homes are built for people in the communities they call home."
A Provincial announcement for the 15 projects took place at South Skaha Place, 5081 8th Ave. in Okanagan Falls, where a housing project is operated by the South Skaha Housing Society. The site previously received provincial funding in 2018 and provides 26 affordable homes for seniors in the community.
"The rental housing crisis touches every corner of British Columbia, and we're thrilled to see non-profits in the Interior and northern regions will soon be constructing hundreds of new affordable rental homes. These homes are critical for British Columbians experiencing affordability challenges today, but importantly, they will also be home to thousands more in the generations to come. But our work is not done, and we will continue to push every government to increase investment into safe, secure and affordable housing," said Jill Atkey, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
The Community Housing Fun is a $3.3-billion investment by the Province, with the goal of building more than 20,000 affordable rental homes for people with moderate and low-income households by 2032.
You can read more on the announcement by clicking here.
