BC Gov News

More than 1,200 British Columbians looking to purchase their first home have applied to the BC Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program.

The B.C. government has committed $65 million to support the purchase and renovation of 364 units of affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate-income individuals with mental-health or substance-use issues.

The B.C. government is providing more than $1 million in grants to six Habitat for Humanity B.C. affiliates that will be used to build new affordable homes in Campbell River, Mission, Nanaimo, Richmond, Sechelt and Vernon.

Aboriginal affordable housing received a major boost with the announcement of more than $53 million in provincial funding.

The Province is providing the Nanaimo Travellers Lodge Society $500,000 to help Eden Gardens, a new facility for seniors, provide programs and services that will enhance the quality of life for people with complex care needs.

The B.C. government is providing a $200,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North to help build new affordable homes for families in Campbell River.