Project overview
BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Cranbrook, is proposing to develop 50 units of temporary housing with supports at 1525 Industrial Road 2.
We would build this housing using modular construction. The development would include:
- 50 single occupancy sleeping suites
- Shared bathrooms
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Central kitchen and laundry facilities
- Fenced grounds and on-site parking
This project would be funded through the Province’s HEART & HEARTH program. Through this program, we can build and offer housing quickly to people experiencing homelessness. This housing would stay in place temporarily as we work towards building more permanent supportive housing in the community. (See: 217 16th Avenue North).
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for more detailed information about this proposed temporary housing with supports.
Temporary housing with supports provides safe, stable housing for adults (19+) who are experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
All residents apply to live in temporary housing, sign program agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 onsite staff support
- Daily meals
- Access to life-skills and employment training
- Social and recreational programming
- Individualized case planning
- Access to health supports, including overdose prevention and community-based mental health and substance-use programs
- Connections to community services, including assistance with Income Assistance, Pension Benefits, Disability Benefits, obtaining a BC Identification Card, or establishing a bank account
Supports and services would be available to the temporary housing residents only. There would be no walk-in services at this site.
BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building and provide services to the residents. Once selected, we would introduce the operator to neighbours.
We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.
We would share a direct phone number for the building when it opens. We would address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
Project communications
- June 29, 2026 – Letter mailed to neighbouring businesses and homes (300m)
Community Open House
We are inviting interested neighbours to join us at a Community Open House. This is an opportunity to learn more about this and other BC Housing projects in Cranbrook and ask questions.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: Drop in any time between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Where: Heritage Inn & Convention Centre, 803 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook
Format: This is a drop-in, open house style event. View the latest project information on poster boards, meet project representatives and ask questions one-to-one. There will be no formal presentation or Q&A period.
Register: RSVP by visiting cranbrook-open-house.eventbrite.ca. Registration is optional but preferred for planning purposes.
June 2026
Project announced
Summer 2026
Municipal permitting
Winter 2026/2027
Estimated construction start
Fall 2027
Estimated construction completion
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.