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 — August 2024
We have been working diligently behind the scenes since our last update. We are now cautiously optimistic that funding for the Paisley Place project will be secured in the coming months, and we’re excited to share this progress with you. When we made the strategic decision to pursue an alternative funding stream from BC Housing (apart from the Community Housing Fund) the confidentiality required by this approach limited our communications.
Key developments in recent months have been:
- revision of our water supply system, incorporating rainwater collection alongside well water to ensure a reliable and sustainable source of potable water. This design change required extensive testing, surveys, and permitting, extending our timeline but ultimately strengthening the project’s foundation.
- significant adjustment of our initial budget due to rising material and labour costs. In response, we’ve been actively collaborating with BC Housing to secure additional funding.
- parallel to these efforts, our Construction Manager, Kinetic Construction, has recently completed the tendering process and provided a detailed construction budget.
In late 2023, we submitted our development plans to the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) for permitting. The water system redesign influenced the pace of this process, but we anticipate receiving building permits in the coming weeks.
These milestones reflect the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, and we believe they are worth celebrating. The GHS Board extends our heartfelt thanks to our members and the broader community for your continued support, trust, and patience. We look forward to the next steps and will keep you informed as we move closer to breaking ground.
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