Project overview
BC Housing is proposing to build 50 new permanent supportive homes at 217 16th Avenue North.
The 4-storey wood-frame building would include:
- 50 studio homes with support services (supportive housing)
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Central kitchen and laundry facilities
- Reception area and office space for staff
- Fenced grounds and on-site parking
BC Housing purchased this property in 2022. We would build this housing next to the existing Step Beyond shelter at 209 16th Avenue North.
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports.
Residents are single adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
All residents apply to live in supportive housing, sign tenancy agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 staffing
- Daily meals
- Life skills and employment training
- Access to health supports
- Connections to community services
To learn more, check out our Stories from Supportive Housing playlist on YouTube. These short videos show inside several supportive housing buildings. They also share stories from residents, staff and neighbours.
BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building and provide services to the residents.
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 to address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
Project Communications
- June 17, 2026 - Project announced
- Letter mailed to neighbours within 200 m
- Summer 2026 - Community Information Session
June 2026
Project announced
July 2026
Estimated zoning amendment decision
Summer 2026
Estimated development variance permit submission
2027
Estimated construction start
2028
Estimated opening
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.