Friday, February 20, 2026
Build Canada Homes, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, through BC Housing, are committing to build a minimum of 700 shovel‑ready supportive and transitional homes set to begin construction within the next 12 months.
Through this partnership, the governments will also explore delivering at least 400 affordable rental homes using British Columbia’s Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH) program and modern methods of construction.
“This new funding marks a meaningful collaboration with Canada that shows confidence in the work we’re doing here in B.C. to deliver homes for people,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “With many B.C. projects already prepared to move into construction, this additional support means we can break ground faster and deliver more homes sooner for the people who need them most,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Province of British Columbia.
This portfolio uses standardized designs and prefabricated, Canadian‑made components to build affordable housing in a way that reduces costs, improves quality, and significantly shortens construction timelines.
“Every Canadian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and partnerships like this are how we turn our ambition into a reality. Working together with the Province of British Columbia, your government is moving projects from plans to shovels in the ground. Through Build Canada Homes, we’re accelerating construction, strengthening communities, and delivering real housing solutions that will make life more affordable for families across B.C. and Canada,” said Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.
Through this partnership, Build Canada Homes will contribute $170 million in capital costs, and the Province, through BC Housing, will contribute $640 million covering both capital and operating costs, this includes $200 million in capital, $27 million over ten years in operating, that will ensure long‑term wrap‑around supports and housing stability for residents.
“Build Canada Homes was created to accelerate the delivery of affordable and supportive housing across the country, and this partnership with British Columbia puts that mission into action. By aligning federal investment with construction‑ready projects, we can move new homes into communities quickly while laying the groundwork for future phases that will deliver even more impact. This collaboration is about scaling up over time – turning early momentum into sustained results and helping more people across British Columbia access the safe, stable housing they deserve,” said Ana Bailão, CEO, Build Canada Homes.
As part of this $640 million, the federal investment unlocks $170 million of provincial funding that can be directed in partnership with Build Canada Homes to deliver the more than 400 homes using tools like DASH and modern methods of construction.
“This partnership means that people in communities across B.C. will have homes faster, with hundreds of homes starting construction in the next 12 months. This shows how collaboration across multiple levels of government can make a significant difference in people’s lives,” said Vincent Tong, CEO, BC Housing.
Featured image: (L to R) Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Province of British Columbia; and Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. (Government of BC)
