People in Victoria will soon have access to nearly 300 new homes as construction begins on two developments that offer affordable rental and supportive housing.

The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.

First Nations elders, families and youth in Merritt now have access to new affordable homes with the opening of a 52-unit building.

Thirteen new rental homes are now available for families, seniors and individuals, including adults with developmental disabilities, in Castlegar with the opening of Eagle Estates.

Twenty-five families, seniors, and individuals will continue to stay in their affordable homes with housing protected by the Province and B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund (RPF).

First Nations Elders, families and seniors will soon have access to 235 new homes, as construction begins on three on-reserve rental housing developments.

People living with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in Kamloops will soon have access to robust health and social supports in housing, with 20 new complex-care homes planned for the community.

People will have more housing options and access to critical services as construction begins on a multi-use development with 97 non-market homes and a new health-care treatment centre.