Tantalus Manor, a low-rise, privately-owned apartment building with affordable rents was listed for sale by the owner in 2024. With funding from the Rental Protection Fund, Housing Squamish and Hiy̓ám̓ Housing were able to jointly purchase the building. The family-oriented building contains a mix of studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms and 3-bedroom units. Tantalus Manor is centrally located a short walk to Downtown Squamish and is adjacent to schools, childcare, bus transit, and other amenities. This project aligns with both organizations’ missions to advance housing solutions in Squamish and among Squamish Nation members. Squamish Housing is an organization established by the District of Squamish as an arms-length non-profit housing provider.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
Notes:
**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’.
