Project overview
BC Housing is planning to build up to 30 temporary homes at 502 20th Street.
The temporary housing site will include:
- 30 tiny homes with support services (Temporary housing with supports)
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Central kitchen and laundry facilities
- Reception area and office space for staff
- Fenced grounds and on-site parking
This project is funded through the Province’s HEART & HEARTH program. Through this program, we can build and offer housing quickly to people experiencing homelessness. This housing will be in place temporarily while we continue to build more permanent supportive homes in the community.
The project does not require a rezoning, a temporary use permit, or a public hearing.
Temporary housing with supports provides safe, stable housing for adults (19+) who are at risk of 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
- Life-skills and employment training
- Access to health supports
- Connections to community and social services
- Access to permanent housing when available
BC Housing will 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 will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
- March 19, 2026 – Community Open House for surrounding West End neighbours and local businesses
- March 5, 2026 – Small-Group Information Sessions for immediate neighbours and businesses
- February 2026 – Project announced
- Neighbour Letter (February 2026) and FAQ (February 2026) hand-delivered to 31 neighbouring residential homes and businesses
- Neighbour Letter (February 2026) mailed to wider community, including local interested and affected parties
February 2026
Project announced
March 2026
Construction starts
December 2026
Estimated opening
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.
You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.