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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Laura Mathews

BC Housing
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City of Vancouver

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Services and supports provided for temporary modular housing

All new temporary 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 those with the highest housing needs to build new beginnings. Experienced non-profit housing providers will provide support to tenants based on their assessed needs.

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 access to access 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-site or off-site.
Status of temporary modular housing projects in Vancouver

The Government of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are nearing their goal of creating 600 new, supportive homes. Approximately 560 temporary modular homes are in various stages of the development process.

Approved temporary modular homes include:

  • Reiderman Residence: 7430 and 7460 Heather St., 78 homes open
  • Chartrand Place: 1131 Franklin St., 39 homes open
  • Aneki Housing for Women: 525 Powell St., 39 homes open
  • Sarah Ross House: 4480 Kaslo St., 52 homes open
  • 2132 Ash St. (formerly 595 and 599 West 2nd Ave.): 52 homes under construction
  • Little Mountain: 46 homes under construction

Total – 306 homes

Temporary modular housing sites at development permit stage include:

  • 688 Cambie St.: approximately 100 homes. The development permit application has been submitted to the city.
  • 4949 Heather St.: approximately 100 homes. The development permit application has been submitted to the city.
  • 215 West 1st Ave.: approximately 50 homes. The development permit application has been submitted to the city.

Total – approximately 250 proposed homes