Affordable Rental Homes For Williams Lake

Sep 25, 2018 | 10:57 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE – People in need of affordable housing in Williams Lake will soon have a place to call home. 

The Province announced Monday that construction is underway on 39 rental homes, including for those with disabilities. 

The project is part of a government commitment to build 114,000 affordable market rental, non-profit, supported social housing and owner-purchase housing through partnerships. 

The Province will be partnering with Williams Lake Association for Community Living to build a five-storey building of affordable housing at 253 First Avenue North for this particular project. Two of the homes will be fully accessible, designed for people with disabilities. 

“Over the past few years, we have worked hard with BC Housing, the City of Williams Lake, the Province and our community partners to ensure this much-needed project becomes a reality for people with low- to moderate-incomes and people with disabilities struggling to find affordable housing in our community,” said Ian McLaughlin, executive director of Williams Lake Association for Community Living.

Monthly rental rates are expected to range from the provincial shelter rate of $375 to $925 for studios and one-and-two-bedroom units. 

Construction is expected to be completed by September 2019.