Tofino Housing Corporation
Vision: A safe, secure and affordable place to live is available to all people who call Tofino home.
PROJECT UPDATES
Headwaters - Construction Started
The Catalyst Community Developments Society and the builder, Saywell Contracting have started construction, with the extension of Peterson Drive (south from the Leighton Way intersection) to access the 5 new lots owned by the Tofino Housing Corporation and site clearing and grading of the Headwaters North (Lot 2) site. Construction of the Headwaters North rental apartment building will begin in February, with completion expected late spring of 2023. Construction of the second apartment building - Headwaters South (Lot 1) - is also expected to start in 2022, but timing of this is still being confirmed.
If you would like to receive regular updates about the construction schedule and activities please email Helen Lui, the Development Manager, at helen@catalystcommdev.org. More information on the project is available on the DL 114 FAQs page. Details on the rental housing application process will released later in 2022.
The BC Housing Community Housing Fund has selected both Headwaters North (35 units) and Headwaters South (37 units) as affordable rental housing projects. The Fund will be providing a capital grant of approximately $7.7 million to the two rental housing projects and an ongoing operating subsidy. A mix of studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units will be rented to families, seniors and others at a range of different rents. Twenty percent of the units will be affordable to those on fixed incomes or social assistance, 50% of the units will have rents fixed to 30% of household income and generally eligible to those making between approximately $25,000 and $65,000 and 30% of the units will be affordable market units with rents ranging between approximately $900 and $2000 depending on unit size.
Creekside - Apply by January 1st, 2022 for April 1st Move-In.
The Catalyst Community Developments Society has announced that the development at 700 Sharp Rd will be known has Creekside. Creekside includes 14 rental homes (there are no homes for sale) ranging in size from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms. The building will be pet friendly and there are some accessible units designed for those with disabilities.
The rental application package has been released by Catalyst and if you have not received one and are interesting in renting at Creekside, email renting@catalystcommdev.org to request the application package. Applications are due by January 1st, 2022 for an April 1st, 2022 move-in. All applications received by January 1st, 2022 will be randomly ordered and processed in that order.
The project includes:
- four 1 bed units renting between $864 to $1100
- four 2 bed units renting between approx. $1080 and $1550
- six 3 bed units renting between approx. $1200 and $1703
The priority is to rent to households who have been living in the region, working full time in Tofino and with household incomes less than $51,000 for the 1 bedroom units, $81,000 for the 2 bedroom units and $91,000 for the 3 bedroom units. Tenants will be matched to units based on household size and income.
Creekside Construction Progress
The 14 units of rental housing at Creekside are beginning to really take shape. Past month highlights included:
In the month of October, the following progress was completed:
- completed window & door installation
- ongoing mechanical & electrical rough ins
- prepared forming for sidewalks
The planned progress through November include completing mid-construction air leakage test, ongoing electrical, mechanical and HVAC installations, and pouring sidewalks and patios.
Headwaters Construction Progress
The land preparation activities related to the extension of Peterson Drive and construction of the 35 units of rental housing at Headwaters North are underway with trees removed and land clearing and grading continuing.
In November/December rock removal and bulk grading will begin with rock blasting, breaking and drilling.
Tofino Housing Corporation Overview
As the construction of the rental housing at 700 Sharp Rd (down the road from the Dolphin Motel) is underway and the first apartment building at DL 114 (up behind the Peterson Drive housing) is scheduled to begin construction later this year, the THC has released an overview publication: why THC exists, who is eligible for THC-facilitated housing and how THC is funded. THC is excited to have reached the point where there will be new below-market, affordable rental housing available soon - by early 2022.
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.