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Families seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in almost 15 years.These homes will help make life much more affordable and secure for families seniors and people with disabilities said Brittny Anderson MLA for Nelson-Creston. Thank you to the City of Nelson and Nelson CARES for partnering with us to deliver such a positive asset for the community.The Province through BC Housing provided 4.3 million to the project through the Building BC Community Housing Fund as well as approximately 11.6 million in repayable financing. As with all projects funded under the Community Housing Fund rents at the building are based on household incomenine units for people with very low incomes i.e. seniors on fixed incomes and people receiving income assistance 375 to 660 per month20 rent-geared-to-income units for people with low to moderate incomes 650 to 950 per month12 market rental units 975 to 1625 per month andtwo three-bedroom community living units for people with disabilities 375 to 445 per month.The homes will be owned and operated by Nelson CARES Society a registered charity that has been operating housing in the community since 1974. The building is centrally located in Nelsons downtown waterfront area close to amenities including a grocery store community centre the seniors society and recreation opportunities.Residents will finish moving into the building by the end of June.QuotesRon Little board chair Nelson CARES Society We want to live in a community that cares and we know that safe affordable housing is the best demonstration of that vision. We want to give heartfelt thanks to BC Housing and the Columbia Basin Trust for providing financial support for this mixed market development at 205 Hall St. in Nelson.John Dooley mayor City of Nelson Council is thrilled to see another development built to support the needs of a wide range of our population in attaining affordable housing. We are also happy that this development will offer some much-needed market-priced housing to address the low vacancy rates in our community. City councils past and present have a long history of working effectively with groups like Nelson CARES to bring new rental housing to our community.Johnny Strilaeff president and CEO Columbia Basin Trust We know there is increased demand for affordable and accessible housing options in Nelson and communities throughout the basin. This project is a perfect fit of building community and social supports while providing a range of living options for residents of the region. Congratulations to all the partners and staff who have made this project a reality.
