Summary

• The new partnership secures $170 million in capital funding from the federal government and commits as much as $200 million capital, plus operating funding, from B.C.
• The combined funding will help accelerate construction-ready projects, delivering more than 700 supportive and transitional homes throughout the province
• The federal investment unlocks $170 million of provincial funding that can be directed to a further partnership to deliver more than 400 additional homes through DASH and modern methods of construction

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British Columbia is strengthening its work to build more homes for people through a new partnership with the federal government, through Build Canada Homes.

The combined investments will help accelerate a range of construction-ready projects in B.C., ensuring more homes get built and opened for people sooner.

“This new funding marks a meaningful collaboration with Canada that shows confidence in the work we’re doing here in B.C. to deliver homes for people,” said Christine Boyle, B.C.’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “With many B.C. projects already prepared to move into construction, this additional support means we can break ground faster and deliver more homes sooner for the people who need them most.”

B.C. will receive $170 million in capital funding from the federal government through Build Canada Homes. In turn, B.C. will commit as much as $200 million in capital funding, along with as much as $27 million per year in operating subsidies for at least 10 years.

While details are being finalized, the Province has proposed a range of projects that can advance quickly once funding is in place. These are projects that can start construction within the next 12 months. In addition, the federal investment unlocks $170 million of provincial funding, enabling the Province to explore a future funding partnership to advance at least 400 more homes using innovative tools and modern methods of construction.

“Every Canadian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home and partnerships like this are how we turn our ambition into a reality,” said Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “Working together with the Province of British Columbia, your government is moving projects from plans to shovels in the ground. Through Build Canada Homes, we’re accelerating construction, strengthening communities and delivering real housing solutions that will make life more affordable for families across B.C. and Canada.” 

Building more homes faster, supporting tangible results for communities

Since construction-ready projects are being prioritized, people across communities will see the impact of this partnership quickly. Construction of these homes will begin sooner and will be open for residents faster, delivering tangible results in communities.

The partnership is expected to help advance more than 700 supportive and transitional homes. The priority projects are focused on:

• helping people transition from homelessness into stable homes
• supporting people who need affordable and permanent housing
• advancing work in communities with some of the most urgent housing needs.

Accelerating housing development through innovation

This partnership marks the first phase of an ongoing collaboration between the federal government, through Build Canada Homes, and the Province, through BC Housing, with an aim to accelerate the delivery of thousands of affordable homes throughout the province. Through this joint effort, the federal contribution unlocks additional provincial resources, helping the Province move forward on more homes for people, using innovative tools to speed up delivery, such as the made-in-B.C. Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH) program and Canada’s Modern Methods of Construction.

The DASH program streamlines permitting and construction processes that help shorten the time between planning and completion. By using digital review, standardized designs and prefabricated building parts made in Canada, DASH is expected to cut the development process from three years to one. This means more homes can quickly advance to construction-ready stage and eventually open to people at a much quicker pace.

Quotes:

Vincent Tong, CEO, BC Housing –

“This partnership means that people in communities across B.C. will have homes faster, with hundreds of homes starting construction in the next 12 months. This shows how collaboration across multiple levels of government can make a significant difference in people’s lives.”

Ana Bailão, CEO, Build Canada Homes –

“Build Canada Homes was created to accelerate the delivery of affordable and supportive housing across the country, and this partnership with British Columbia puts that mission into action. By aligning federal investment with construction‑ready projects, we can move new homes into communities quickly while laying the groundwork for future phases that will deliver even more impact. This collaboration is about scaling up over time – turning early momentum into sustained results and helping more people across British Columbia access the safe, stable housing they deserve.”

Learn More:

• To learn how B.C. is working to deliver more homes for people, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/homesforpeople
• For the most-requested Government of Canada housing information, visit: https://canada.ca/housing   
• To read recent news on DASH, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0014-000137