Propolis Housing Cooperative is a new non-profit housing co-operative founded in 2020 in Kamloops to develop affordable, sustainable, and net-zero multi-family housing. This 27-unit building includes a range from of apartment types from studios to three-bedrooms. All homes will be operated as non-profit cooperative housing. Co-op members will also benefit from a community garden space, flexible amenity rooms and an on-site car share. The project is being designed as a high-performance, net-zero-ready housing development that will include solar PV and climate-responsive landscape strategies that provide natural cooling and shade, helping the building remain durable and comfortable under increasing heat, smoke, and extreme weather conditions.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
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**Priority Population(s): These are described for projects that explicitly fill some or all units with people who are part of a specific demographic that faces unique needs related to housing insecurity.
**Green Building Standard: This is described for projects that are designed according to a green building certification such as LEED (Gold/Platinum), Built Green (Gold/Platinum), and Passive House.
**Affordability Definitions:
Deeply Affordable – A home that is affordable to people on a very limited income, such income assistance, disability assistance, and income support programs for seniors.
Rent Geared to Income – A home that is available to people with modest incomes. Rent is calculated to be affordable based on the tenant’s income.
Moderate Income – A home that is available for a monthly rent that is equal to the low-end of rents available in the private market. Also referred to as ‘Middle Income’ and ‘Affordable Market’.
