BC Builds is a BC Housing program that helps build more rental homes for middle-income people in BC.
It does this by:
- Identifying low-cost, underdeveloped land
- offering low-interest financing
- working with landowners and developers to speed up project timelines
Reducing construction cost and time barriers means rents that working BC residents can afford.
How BC Builds works
To deliver more homes for middle-income individuals and families, BC Builds works with:
- government
- non-profits
- community partners
- Indigenous communities
- private landowners
Together, we identify underused or available land that can support new housing.
BC Builds helps speed up approvals and reduce project costs through dedicated project acceleration teams. Partners contribute land or capital, and BC Builds helps move projects forward faster.
The result is more secure, attainable rental homes for middle-income people in BC.
Who BC Builds is for
BC Builds focuses on increasing rental supply for people with middle incomes, such as:
- teachers
- nurses
- transit operators
- construction workers
- Small business owners
Many people earn too much for subsidized housing but still struggle with the high cost of rent. Reduced construction costs and shorter timelines allow developers to offer lower rents.
Why BC Builds is different
Unlike traditional affordable housing programs, BC Builds is not a subsidy-based program. Instead, it increases new rental supply with rents geared towards middle-income individuals and families.
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