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Communities confirmed for modular housing

The Building BC: Rapid Response to Homelessness program is providing an immediate response to homelessness around the province, and will provide residents of the modular homes with 24/7 support services.

More than 2,000 modular homes have been announced for people experiencing homelessness in 22 B.C. communities. Note that unit counts may change slightly as projects advance to the construction phase.

  • Abbotsford – 83
  • Burnaby – 52
  • Chilliwack – 46
  • Courtenay – 46
  • Village of Queen Charlotte – 19
  • Kamloops – 114
  • Kelowna – 98
  • Maple Ridge – 55
  • New Westminster – 44
  • Parksville – 55
  • Penticton – 62
  • Port Alberni – 35
  • Powell River – 40
  • Prince Rupert – 36
  • Richmond – 40
  • Sechelt – 40
  • Smithers – 24
  • Surrey – 352
  • Terrace – 52
  • Vernon – 98
  • Victoria – 21
  • Vancouver – 606

Total – 2,018 units

All new modular housing buildings in the province are being provided with around-the-clock staffing to help young people, people with disabilities, seniors and others in critical housing need.

The Province is investing $170 million over three years to help people with the highest housing needs to build new beginnings. Some of the services and supports that will be provided to young people, seniors, people with disabilities and others who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless are:

  • Meals;
  • Connecting residents to community supports such as education and employment opportunities, and health and wellness services;
  • Individual or group support services such as life skills, community information, and social and recreational programs;
  • Case planning and needs assessment;
  • Other supports designed to assist residents in meeting their personal and housing goals, including culturally-specific programs;
  • Help accessing income assistance, pension benefits, disability benefits, obtaining a B.C. identification card or establishing a bank account;
  • Support for residents to learn how to operate and maintain a home; and
  • No-cost laundry services, either on or off site.