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Backgrounders

What to know about funding for the new homes

Redevelopment at 926/930 Pandora Ave.:

  • The Province, through BC Housing, is providing approximately $25 million from the Building BC: Community Housing Fund and approximately $24.5 million from the Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund.
  • The Province will also provide $5.3 million in annual operating funding.
  • The City of Victoria is providing $1.2 million through the Victoria Housing Reserve Fund. 
  • Rents in the building will vary depending on household income and unit size.

726 Discovery St.:

  • The Province, through BC Housing, is providing approximately $44 million from the Supportive Housing Fund and will provide $2.1 million in annual operating funding.
  • The Province provided the land, which is valued at $2.6 million.
  • Residents will pay the provincial shelter rate for the housing, which includes two meals a day.

In total, government is providing nearly $100 million to build these homes, in addition to $7.4 million in annual operating funding and land valued at $2.6 million.