Burnaby – 5389 Imperial Street Burnaby

Aerial map showing a highlighted property on Imperial Street between Lane Street and Palm Avenue in Burnaby.


BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Burnaby and Fraser Health, is proposing to build approximately 50 new homes at 5389 Imperial Street. The development would be 5-6 storeys, and include:

  • Approximately 40 supportive studio homes
  • 10 studio homes with Complex Care Housing (CCH) services

This housing is an important part of our continued effort to address and prevent homelessness in the community and improve access to health services, including mental health and substance-use services.

Development

The proposed building site is currently vacant. The City of Burnaby owns the land and would lease it to BC Housing. BC Housing will obtain the necessary approvals and permits from the City of Burnaby to build the project, including a rezoning, a Development Permit and a Building Permit.

BC Housing would design an attractive, welcoming building that fits into the local neighbourhood. If permits are approved, we currently expect to complete the building in late 2028.

Supportive housing

The approximately 40 supportive homes in this building would be studio apartments for local adults (19+) including seniors and people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing. All residents pay rent and sign program agreements.

Typical supports include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and employment training

Learn more and see inside a supportive housing building by visiting bchousing.org/housing-with-support/supportive-housing.

Complex Care Housing (CCH)

CCH offers a similar environment to supportive housing but with enhanced health, cultural, and social supports that are tailored to residents’ individual needs and goals.

CCH residents are adults (19+) of all genders living with overlapping mental health and/or substance use challenges and other health needs. In addition to the 24/7 staffing, Fraser Health will deliver on–site health services seven days a week. These supports are available to residents for as long as they need.

Learn more by visiting gov.bc.ca/complexcarehousing.

Non-profit housing operator

BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator through a fair and open process to manage the building and provide support services to residents.

To build a relationship with neighbours, we would introduce the operator to the community when chosen. Staff would be on site 24/7 to support residents and provide a point of contact for neighbours.

Community Engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the well-being of supportive housing residents. We will seek feedback from neighbours and keep lines of communication open throughout the development process.

  • On November 26, 2025, we mailed a letter to neighbours to share information about the development and our community engagement plan.
  • In early December 2025, we will collaborate with local businesses, strata councils, and community organizations to develop opportunities for feedback and questions from the community. We currently plan to host these community engagements in early 2026.

Questions?

If you have questions about this proposed housing or would like to be added to our contact list for updates, please email communityrelations@bchousing.org.


BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Burnaby and Fraser Health, is proposing to build approximately 50 new homes at 5389 Imperial Street. The development would be 5-6 storeys, and include:

  • Approximately 40 supportive studio homes
  • 10 studio homes with Complex Care Housing (CCH) services

This housing is an important part of our continued effort to address and prevent homelessness in the community and improve access to health services, including mental health and substance-use services.

Development

The proposed building site is currently vacant. The City of Burnaby owns the land and would lease it to BC Housing. BC Housing will obtain the necessary approvals and permits from the City of Burnaby to build the project, including a rezoning, a Development Permit and a Building Permit.

BC Housing would design an attractive, welcoming building that fits into the local neighbourhood. If permits are approved, we currently expect to complete the building in late 2028.

Supportive housing

The approximately 40 supportive homes in this building would be studio apartments for local adults (19+) including seniors and people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing. All residents pay rent and sign program agreements.

Typical supports include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and employment training

Learn more and see inside a supportive housing building by visiting bchousing.org/housing-with-support/supportive-housing.

Complex Care Housing (CCH)

CCH offers a similar environment to supportive housing but with enhanced health, cultural, and social supports that are tailored to residents’ individual needs and goals.

CCH residents are adults (19+) of all genders living with overlapping mental health and/or substance use challenges and other health needs. In addition to the 24/7 staffing, Fraser Health will deliver on–site health services seven days a week. These supports are available to residents for as long as they need.

Learn more by visiting gov.bc.ca/complexcarehousing.

Non-profit housing operator

BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator through a fair and open process to manage the building and provide support services to residents.

To build a relationship with neighbours, we would introduce the operator to the community when chosen. Staff would be on site 24/7 to support residents and provide a point of contact for neighbours.

Community Engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the well-being of supportive housing residents. We will seek feedback from neighbours and keep lines of communication open throughout the development process.

  • On November 26, 2025, we mailed a letter to neighbours to share information about the development and our community engagement plan.
  • In early December 2025, we will collaborate with local businesses, strata councils, and community organizations to develop opportunities for feedback and questions from the community. We currently plan to host these community engagements in early 2026.

Questions?

If you have questions about this proposed housing or would like to be added to our contact list for updates, please email communityrelations@bchousing.org.