The Province of BC announced this morning that they would be partnering with the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George to purchase a six-unit apartment complex. 

According to the Province, the purchase will preserve rental housing and provide affordable options for Indigenous peoples in the community. 

“By helping to purchase this building, we are protecting these affordable homes for people in Prince George,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Through this partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George, we’re keeping rents for these homes affordable for the residents and ensuring that needed upgrades are made to the building.”

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Located at 2541 Oak Street, the federal and provincial governments are providing joint funding of $840,000 to finance the purchase and renovate the building. The complex consists of two one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units. Renovations to these units will increase the building’s lifespan and ensure six homes for low- and middle-income Indigenous individuals and families remain accessible.

“We are excited to be able to keep these homes on the market,” said Christos Vardacostas, executive director, Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George. “Having a home is fundamental, and this is a great opportunity for us to work with the Province to make sure these spaces stay affordable and available.”

For more on the announcement, click here.