Whereas BC Housings Community Housing Fund CHF provides critical funding to support the development of affordable housing projects across British Columbia, enabling local governments, non-profits, and housing providers to address the urgent need for affordable housing; And whereas the significant upfront costs required to submit an application to BC Housing, such as feasibility studies, architectural designs, and other pre-development expenses create financial barriers for small local governments and non-profit organizations, limiting their ability to deliver housing: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocate to BC Housing and the provincial government for changes to the Community Housing Fund application process to reduce or subsidize upfront pre-development costs, ensuring equitable access for all local governments and non-profits across the province.
