Tofino Housing Corporation
Vision: A safe, secure and affordable place to live is available to all people who call Tofino home.
PROJECT UPDATES
APPLY NOW - HEADWATERS RENTALS
Catalyst Community Developments Society is now taking application for the rental homes being constructed at Headwaters North (363 Peterson Drive- Building A) and Headwaters South (366 Peterson Drive - Building B). Move-in for Headwaters North is anticipated (but not guaranteed) for December 1st 2023 and early 2024 for Headwaters South.
You can download the application form here or pick up a copy at the Municipal Hall front desk.
Applications are due 9 pm August 13th and must be submitted by email with PDF attachments to rentheadwaters@catalystcommdev.org. If you are applying for a Deep Subsidy or Rent-Geared-to Income (RGI) unit you must also apply to the BC Housing Registry at https://housingapplication.bchousing.org/olf/faces/welcome.
More information on renting at Headwaters is available on the application form or at the Headwaters FAQs page.
If you have unanswered questions please email rentheadwaters@catalystcommdev.org or stop in to one of the two Drop-In Sessions from 4 to 6 pm on July 27th or 8-10 am on July 28th at the Municipal Hall.
Headwaters Construction Update
Construction is continuing on Headwaters North and South. Recent progress has included
- North building windows and deck framing.
- North building sprinkler, mechanical and electrical rough-ins and starting to install exterior cladding
- South building completing underslab plumbing, backfill, insulation, vapour barrier and rebar installation in preparation for the slab concrete pour
The planned progress through June into July includes for the north building deck membrane installation, exterior cladding, continued rough-ins and bathroom plumbing. For the south building, completion of the slab and foundation exterior wall torch on, dimple board and insulation.
If you would like to receive regular updates about the construction schedule and activities please email Robin Petri, the Development Manager, at robin@catalystcommdev.org.
** Please note the Cameron Lake fire has delayed certain construction activities - the impact on completion schedule is TBD. **
PETERSON DRIVE DUPLEXES UPDATE
The Tofino Housing Corporation completed the Purchase Lottery on October 4th for the half-duplexes at 346 and 356 Peterson Drive.
The Purchase Lottery included a total of 6 eligible applicants that were randomly ordered. All applicants were given an opportunity to get pre-qualified for a mortgage to be able to sign a Pre-Construction Purchase Contract. Unfortunately, there were not enough of the applicants who were able to pre-qualify and the Tofino Housing Corporation has put the Peterson Drive Duplexes project on hold. We are now in the process of considering what to do next, including reviving the project under similar or revised parameters.
More information on Price Restricted Resident Restricted housing is available at Housing for Sale.
Tofino Housing Corporation Overview
As Creekside Residence at 700 Sharp Rd (down the road from the Dolphin Motel) has been constructed and fully occupied, the THC has released an overview publication: why THC exists, who is eligible for THC-facilitated housing and how THC is funded.
STRATEGIC PLAN: 2021-2023
The Tofino Housing Corporation has released its 2021-2023 Strategic Plan. The plan outlines a renewed vision, mission, four focus areas and the strategic priorities for the next three years. THC has a vision of A safe, secure and affordable place to live is available to all people who call Tofino home with a mission to facilitate development and operation of below market housing in Tofino. The Plan is the Corporation's guide to take it through this first phase of development at DL 114 and Sharp Rd and the actions required to set the stage for meeting its 2030 development target. For more information on the THC focus areas and strategic priorities and actions please consult the Strategic Plan.
Currently, a new Strategic Plan is underway to envision housing at the community and to execute Tofino Housing Corporation's mandate by providing affordable housing for members of Tofino.
Please stay tune!