Squamish – temporary housing

Temporary transitional housing with supports provides safe, stable housing. Residents are adults (19+) from the local area who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities. 
All residents apply to live in his housing, sign program agreements and pay rent.

BC Housing and local partners use a community-based process to offer this housing to people. This process considers people’s individual needs and supports available. It helps ensure residents are set up for success and more likely to remain housed.

We frequently offer his housing to people who have been staying in shelters long-term and waiting to access a permanent home. Others may be currently experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the community. 
Typical supports include:

• 24/7 onsite staff support
• Daily meals
• Access to life-skills training
• Social and recreational programming
• Connections to community and wellness supports
• Access to permanent housing when available

BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building and provide services to the residents.

We commit to being good neighbours. We will share updates about this project as soon as they are available.

• February 2026 – District of Squamish announced as a Phase 2 HEART & HEARTH community
• March 2026 – Notification of BC Housing’s access to 37956 Loggers Lane for site due diligence
  • Advertisement in the Squamish Chief
  • The District’s early outreach via email to adjacent parties
• June 9, 2026 – Update regarding 37956 Loggers Lane
  • The District’s announcement
  • The District’s email to adjacent parties

After we confirm a site for this temporary transitional housing project, we will reach out to area neighbours directly with accurate, accessible information. We will also update this project webpage.

BC Housing and the District of Squamish will arrange opportunities for neighbours and community members to meet our project team. We will welcome questions and discussion about how to best promote successful inclusion of the housing into the community and incorporate feedback where possible.

• Community FAQ – Squamish Temporary Transitional Housing
• Squamish - 2025 Homeless Count
• Encampment & Homelessness Response: HEART & HEARTH | BC Housing
• Community Benefits of Supportive Housing
• Supportive Housing Resident Outcomes Report

Three HEARTH-funded projects are currently operating in Kelowna. They continue to make a positive impact on the community. Learn more by watching the following videos:

• Rapid safety net housing – City of Kelowna (YouTube)
• Transitional housing project opens on Hwy 97 in Kelowna (YouTube)
• Balsam Place – City of Kelowna (YouTube)