VICTORIA, B.C. — The Government of British Columbia announced significant progress in its housing strategy for March 2026, with 384 new homes opened across the province, targeting a wide range of residents including working families, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness.
In a statement, Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, said the latest figures reflect the province’s continued commitment to expanding housing access.
“These homes are welcoming working families, people with disabilities, First Nations elders, and individuals experiencing homelessness,” Boyle said.
New Projects and Key Developments
Beyond completed housing units, the province also broke ground on 27 secure rental homes in Fernie, a project developed in partnership with the federal government. The development will include an on-site childcare facility with space for 98 children under the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.
In downtown Victoria, an open house was held for a new recovery-oriented housing project at Johnson Manor. The initiative will feature 20 self-contained units designed for individuals transitioning from early-stage addiction recovery toward independent living.
Meanwhile, the province and the City of Vancouver reached an agreement to replace three single-room occupancy buildings in the Granville Entertainment District with approximately 280 purpose-built supportive housing units located خارج the district.
Housing Investment at Historic Levels
The province emphasized that housing investment remains at record highs. According to Budget 2026 figures, housing spending is now nearly five times higher than in 2016.
Since 2017, more than 95,000 homes have been delivered or are currently underway across British Columbia.
Who Benefits from the New Housing
The newly opened units in March include:
- 40 Indigenous housing units
- 296 affordable rental homes
- 48 supportive housing units
These projects are aimed at supporting:
- First Nations elders, youth, and families
- Seniors and middle-income households
- People with disabilities
- Workers in key sectors such as health care, education, and logistics
- Individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Key projects opened in March include:
- Pitt Meadows: 40 affordable supportive homes delivered in partnership with Katzie First Nation, offering culturally grounded care.
- Bowser: 22 affordable rental homes for seniors, supporting independent living.
- Prince Rupert: 40 modular-built rental homes for local workers through the BC Builds program.
- Richmond: An 80-unit affordable housing development supporting families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
- West Vancouver: 156 new rental homes at Kiwanis Village West, including space for an adult day centre.
- Duncan / North Cowichan: 48 supportive homes with 24/7 staffing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Broader Housing Strategy
The March update underscores the province’s broader strategy of combining new construction, supportive housing, and partnerships with Indigenous communities and municipalities.
With affordability continuing to dominate public policy debates in Canada, the B.C. government says it will maintain an aggressive pace of development to meet growing demand.
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