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Building BC - Community Housing Fund
Funding for affordable rental housing in British Columbia
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 171,211 - $ 178,059
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Location
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports the construction of affordable rental homes in British Columbia for low- and moderate-income households. It offers capital funding per unit, interim construction financing, and limited operating subsidy for eligible residential components.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 178,059 $
- Minimum amount : 171,211 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- North Cowichan
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new affordable rental housing projects.
- Operation of mixed-income rental housing with market rent and rent-geared-to-income units.
- Housing projects serving individuals, couples, families, seniors, and people with disabilities who can live independently.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit societies
- Housing co-operatives
- Municipal housing providers
- First Nations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit private developers, if they are not part of the eligible applicant types.
- Organizations that are not legally incorporated in Canada, if they are the primary applicant.
- Applicants proposing support services or residential care.
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs for the residential or housing component.
- Operating costs for eligible residential or housing components, where required.
- Mortgage payments included in the approved operating cost calculation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Support services.
- Residential care.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Ability to meet local community housing needs.
- Ability to begin construction within 24 months of award.
- Alignment with BC Housing capital and operating cost expectations.
- Capacity to operate a mixed-income rental project successfully.
- Contribution to BC Housing priorities, including rural and remote communities, sustainability, EDIB, and reconciliation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare proposal
- Develop a housing proposal that fits the CHF program requirements.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Submit the proposal through BC Bid, which is the preferred method.
- Alternatively, send the proposal by email to BuildingBC@bchousing.org.
- Step 3: Await review and notification
- BC Housing reviews proposals after each intake period.
- Applicants are notified of the funding status of their projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed at the end of each intake period.
- All submitted proposals are evaluated by BC Housing.
- Applicants are notified of the funding status of their projects.
Additional information
- It is a rolling RFP with sequential intake windows.
- Applications can be submitted through BC Bid or by email.
- BC Housing will notify applicants of funding status after each intake period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building BC - Community Housing Fund Program
What is the Building BC - Community Housing Fund?
This program supports the construction of affordable rental homes in British Columbia for low- and moderate-income households. It offers capital funding per unit, interim construction financing, and limited operating subsidy for eligible residential components.
How much funding can be received?
Building BC - Community Housing Fund Funds up to $178,059 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Building BC - Community Housing Fund program?
To be eligible for the Building BC - Community Housing Fund program, you must:
Eligible housing provider type
Net new rental housing project
Project in British Columbia
What expenses are eligible under Building BC - Community Housing Fund?
Development of new affordable rental housing projects.
Operation of mixed-income rental housing with market rent and rent-geared-to-income units.
Housing projects serving individuals, couples, families, seniors, and people with disabilities who can live independently.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building BC - Community Housing Fund?
You can contact BC Housing (BCH) by email at BuildingBC@bchousing.org.
Where is the Building BC - Community Housing Fund available?
The Building BC - Community Housing Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Building BC - Community Housing Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building BC - Community Housing Fund is a Grant and Funding