Gabriola Housing Society
Working for affordable housing on Gabriola
Welcome
Gabriola Housing Society respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on lands that are part of Snuneymuxw First Nation territory. We are grateful to the Nation for their traditional stewardship of these lands.
Gabriola Housing Society is a non-profit, registered charity. Our vision is:
Affordable, comfortable, secure rental housing for Gabriolans of all ages who have low to moderate incomes.
Read about our proposed building site at Paisley Place. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions on our FAQ page. If you have questions or concerns please use our contact information at the bottom of this page.
News Update — November 2024
Funding in place, construction is starting!
Following the September confirmation of major funding from BC Housing and CMHC, along with financial support from other funders and Gabriola community donors, our long-awaited affordable rental housing project is underway. In the first week of November, our Construction Manager, Kinetic Construction, began clearance of the two-acre building site within the 5-acre land parcel (Lots 1 & 2) east and north of Paisley Place.
Trail access through the building site is now unavailable to the public, but the walking trail in Paisley Park just above the fenced Mainroads works yard runs toward the school grounds. It connects with a new north-south trail in the Paisley Park pan-handle, which intersects the trail from Lochinvar to the Clinic.
How many homes and who will live there?
When complete in mid-2026, there will be 24 homes built in two clusters of four triplexes connected with walkways— 4 studios, 8 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom homes. Six homes will be wheelchair accessible. Rents will be confirmed closer to opening, but GHS will be offering most of the homes at below average market rate.
There is not yet an application list for potential tenants. Once construction is well underway, Gabriola Housing Society will announce the application procedure in local electronic and print media. In accordance with our Housing Agreement with Islands Trust, priority will be given to those who currently live or work on Gabriola and to Snuneymuxw First Nation members.
Did you know you can receive Gabriola Housing Society (GHS) membership for only $5?
Your membership entitles you to vote at Annual and Special General Meetings, and you will receive GHS news directly by email. You will also know that you are helping to build more affordable and secure housing on Gabriola.
You Can Help Us
One of the best ways you can help is to make a tax-deductible donation. GHS is a registered charity. Use our Canada Helps website form button to make your donation—they will issue your tax receipt. Or you can send an e-transfer to gabriolahousingsociety@gmail.com or cheque directly to GHS.
Reach Us
Gabriola Housing Society
PO Box 76
Gabriola, BC, V0R 1X0