Building prior to renovations
Project overview
BC Housing is proposing to open 25 interim shelter spaces at 3892 3rd Avenue.
We would renovate the current building on site to include:
- 25 shelter beds
- Landscaping, privacy fencing and on‑site parking
- Fresh exterior paint and covered outdoor common areas
- Updated washroom facilities
- Reception and office space for staff
- Improved indoor common areas, including a central kitchen
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 building was used as a temporary winter shelter during the 2025-26 season. This shelter closed on March 31, 2026. The new, interim shelter would be in place temporarily while we continue to build more permanent shelter spaces and supportive homes in the community, including at 3879 Alfred Avenue.
Shelters offer free, immediate places to stay for adults (19+) who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A guest may stay in a shelter space for one night to a few months or longer. Shelter staff work with each guest to help them move toward stable, permanent housing.
Typical supports include:
- Bed and bedding
- Shared washrooms
- Daily meals
- 24/7 staff support
- Personalized case planning
- Referrals to health care, housing and other community services
Supports and services are for registered shelter guests only.
BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building and provide services to the shelter guests.
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 and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
- April 23, 2026 – Proposed project information shared
- Letter mailed to neighbours and businesses within 200 m
- May 13, 2026 – Community Open House
- May 21, 2026 – Online Question and Answer Session
April 2026
Proposed project information shared
June to July 2026
Municipal approvals and permitting
Late summer 2026
Estimated renovation start
Fall to Winter 2026
Estimated opening
Questions?
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