Deeply Affordable: 18
ISSofBC had a longstanding vision to create a regional hub of transitional housing and support services. The Welcome Centre opened in 2016 and supports the essential needs of newcomer such as providing language classes, medical care, trauma counselling, a youth centre and settlement and employment services. It has 18 flexible living units for refugees which can create multiple bedrooms capable of accommodating various configurations from singles to families and up to 138 beds.
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’.