Housing Affordability
EVIDENCE BASED - AFFORDABLE - SUSTAINABLE
Through research, dialogue, and collaboration we build best practices for local governments; track trends across the continuum of housing needs and develop innovative solutions for affordable housing.
Our Initiatives
Assisting eligible families and individuals who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary shortage of funds.
A community survey of people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Victoria Region.
Building on the existing base of housing needs reports, recovery and prosperity strategies to bring the focus onto housing poverty and pathways to affordability.
Building a liveable and affordable Greater Victoria
EVENTS & PUBLICATIONS
2025 Greater Victoria Point in Time Homelessness Count and Survey
On March 25th, 2025, at least 1,749 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria. The 2025 Point-in-Time Count and Homelessness Needs Survey, carried out by over 130 volunteers and local partners, provides both a snapshot of homelessness … Read more
Local Government Levers for Housing Affordability
As we navigate in an era marked by a nation-wide housing crisis, all levels of government are under pressure to address the challenge, although local governments are on the front lines. Municipalities also hold a pivotal role in orchestrating … Read more
Tenant Assistance Policy (TAP) Regional Collaboration Study: Project Report
Empowering Communities: The TAP Regional Collaboration Study The initiation of the Tenant Assistance Policy (TAP) Regional Collaboration Study marks a significant effort towards enhancing support for tenants amidst redevelopment challenges. This collaborative project, driven by insights from communities in … Read more
Driving Change: BC Rent Bank’s Impact Report
As the BC Rent Bank program marks its fifth year since inception in 2019, it celebrates a remarkable evolution from a localized initiative to a seamlessly integrated provincial network of support. This past year has been pivotal, showcasing the … Read more
Whole of Community System Response to Health and Homelessness
The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria hosted a nation-wide webinar on January 19th, 2024 to discuss and learn about a whole systems response model to address homelessness in London, Ontario. This response is the first of its … Read more
Let’s Talk Urban Living With Uytae Lee
Let’s Talk Urban Living With Uytae Lee Join us for an exciting evening as we host our Annual General Meeting and then dive into the world of urban living and civic storytelling with Uytae Lee of popular urbanist YouTube … Read more
Our Partners
