Important Update: Given fiscal constraints, the Province has determined the need to adjust the pace of housing investments. As a result, this project has been deferred.
We remain committed to moving forward with housing at this site. However, progress may be slower because provincial housing investments will be flowing at a slower pace, and we will need to ensure that investments in this project are aligned with funding availability.
Project overview
BC Housing is planning to build 54 new homes at 321 and 327 Fortune Drive and 285 Leigh Road in Kamloops.
The 4-storey residential apartment building would include:
- 54 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
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 program 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 would 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.
- August 14, 2024 – Project announced
- January 20, 2025 – Project update – Rezoning submission and invitation to information sessions
- January 27, 2025 – Neighbour Information Sessions (3)
- June 2025 – Project update - Rezoning approval, site purchase and next steps
- Emailed to Neighbour Information Session participants
- March 31, 2026 – Project update – Deferral and archaeological work
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.
You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.