Project Description
Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) is proposing a new building that will provide 50 units of long-term, affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households in Nelson. The development is located at the corner of Front Street and Cedar Street (818-824 Front Street). The proposed development is a 6-storey building that includes a mixture of studio to three-bedroom units, 2 stories of parking, and a 5,000 square foot expansion of the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) Facility.
FUNDING AND TIMELINES
In 2025, NCARES will submit an application to BC Housing Community Housing Fund (CHF). The CHF program is focused on housing individuals, seniors, and families with low to moderate incomes. The CHF Program requires the following rental mix:
- 30% Near Market Rent
- 50% of units are Rent Geared-To-Income (qualifying tenants pay 30% of their income to shelter costs)
- 20% Deeply Affordable Units
The proposed building will be focused on serving the same types of households as NCARES’ Hall Street development.
If NCARES CHF application is successful, it is anticipated that permitting will occur throughout 2025 with construction potentially starting in Spring 2026.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nelson CARES will update this webpage regularly as the project progresses.
If you would like to speak to a representative from NCARES, please phone or email:
P: 250-352-6011 | E: housingdirector@nelsoncares.ca
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
NCARES is hosting an open house for the community to provide feedback and ask questions. Details for the open house are below:
Nelson CARES is proposing a new, mixed-use building that will provide long-term affordable rental housing and an expansion to the NDCC recreation facility.
Please join us for an open house to discuss the proposed Front Street development.
