BC BUDGET 2026 and Community Housing Fund Decision
News, Article
BC’s Budget 2026, released on February 18th, introduced significant uncertainty for Housing Squamish, the Squamish community, and the community housing sector in BC.
April 2, 2026
News & Events
The News & Events page on the Squamish Community Hosing Society website highlights recent and significant happenings.
39900 Government Road Affordable Housing Project stalled after BC Government cancels Community Housing Fund.
NewsHousing Squamish is deeply disappointed to share the news that provincial funding for our planned 100-unit affordable rental housing project at 39900 Government Road will not proceed. On February 17, 2026, the provincial government announced as part of Budget 2026 that the funding allocated to the Community Housing Fund in Budget 2025 has been cancelled and future calls are now…
February 20, 2026Housing Squamish and Hiy̓ám̓ Housing announce Energy Retrofit for Tantalus Manor
NewsOn January 19th, 2026, we gathered in the sunshine with our partners from Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society and Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast- Sea to Sky Country to announce $4.9 million in funding from the Canada Greener Affordable Housing Fund in support of an energy retrofit at Tantalus Manor, 1098 Wilson Crescent. This is big news as…
January 21, 2026News Release: Housing Squamish Leverages Partnerships and Funding to Grow Affordable Housing in Squamish
NewsSQUAMISH, B.C. — The Squamish Community Housing Society (Housing Squamish) submitted its first annual report to the District of Squamish, highlighting significant progress toward its goal of having 300 affordable homes underway by 2029. Since launching in 2023, Housing Squamish used just under $1.5 million in District contributions to attract nearly $11 million in partner funding, with additional investments anticipated…
November 20, 2025Reconciliation Starts at Home: Spotlight on Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
ArticleThis September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reminded that reconciliation is not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing commitment to face the truth of our shared history and to support Indigenous-led solutions. One of the most powerful forms of reconciliation is housing. With that in mind, we want to highlight the work of our partner…
September 25, 2025We are Updating our Housing Interest List – Register Your Interest Now!
NewsAs Squamish continues to grow, so does the need for housing of all kinds. To better support individuals and families currently seeking rental housing, Housing Squamish is updating our Housing Interest List. What is the Housing Interest List? The Housing Interest List is a list of people who are actively seeking rental housing in Squamish. The list is confidential and…
August 19, 2025
