Kamloops – 321 & 327 Fortune Drive & 285 Leigh Road

Satelite image of an urban area showing a pin for the site of the project on Fortune Drive


BC Housing has purchased the property at 321 and 327 Fortune Drive and 285 Leigh Road in Kamloops. At this site, we plan to build 54 supportive homes. This project is an important part of our continued effort to address and prevent homelessness in the community.

Development

The 4-storey building would contain 54 studio homes, plus outdoor gathering spaces and on-site parking. On March 4, 2025, rezoning was approved for this site from Residential 2 (R2) to Multi-Family 4 – Medium High Density (RM4). This increases the allowable density to permit a 4-storey, 54-unit building. Following rezoning, BC Housing completed the purchase of these properties on April 30, 2025.

BC Housing will respect Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) protections relating to current tenants of the properties and continue to work with the City of Kamloops to obtain all necessary approvals to build these homes.

BC Housing is now working on the design. We will reach out to neighbours again in 2026 once a construction timeline is confirmed.

About the project

Residents of supportive housing are single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors, people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing. Supportive housing typically includes services such as meals, life skills training and referrals to health care, community supports and culturally informed services.

BC Housing offers supportive homes to people through a community-based assessment process that matches people’s needs with the supports available. This process also ensures a balanced mix of residents in the building. All residents sign housing related agreements and pay rent.

BC Housing has begun the process to select an experienced non-profit operator through a fair and open process to manage the housing and provide services to residents. The operator will provide 24/7 staffing and keep the property well-maintained.

Community engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing is committed to being a good neighbour and keeping lines of communication open as this project moves forward.

On August 14 and 15, 2024, we shared a letter to site neighbours and nearby businesses introducing the project and rezoning application.

On January 20, 2025, we shared an update letter to site neighbours and nearby businesses. This letter included an invitation to information sessions where participants had the opportunity to learn about the proposed housing, meet the project team, and ask questions.

On Monday, January 27, 2025, we hosted 3 information sessions for neighbours and nearby businesses. BC Housing staff shared a short presentation and answered questions. We thank all participants for their time and thoughtful discussion.

View the session presentation and download the Engagement Summary Report.

On June 27, 2025, we emailed an update letter to neighbours who attended the information sessions in January 2025. This letter shared the latest update around the rezoning approval and latest project update.

When the building opens, we would share direct contact information with neighbours and work with the non-profit housing operator to address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

If you have questions about this project, please contact BC Housing by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.


BC Housing has purchased the property at 321 and 327 Fortune Drive and 285 Leigh Road in Kamloops. At this site, we plan to build 54 supportive homes. This project is an important part of our continued effort to address and prevent homelessness in the community.

Development

The 4-storey building would contain 54 studio homes, plus outdoor gathering spaces and on-site parking. On March 4, 2025, rezoning was approved for this site from Residential 2 (R2) to Multi-Family 4 – Medium High Density (RM4). This increases the allowable density to permit a 4-storey, 54-unit building. Following rezoning, BC Housing completed the purchase of these properties on April 30, 2025.

BC Housing will respect Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) protections relating to current tenants of the properties and continue to work with the City of Kamloops to obtain all necessary approvals to build these homes.

BC Housing is now working on the design. We will reach out to neighbours again in 2026 once a construction timeline is confirmed.

About the project

Residents of supportive housing are single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors, people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing. Supportive housing typically includes services such as meals, life skills training and referrals to health care, community supports and culturally informed services.

BC Housing offers supportive homes to people through a community-based assessment process that matches people’s needs with the supports available. This process also ensures a balanced mix of residents in the building. All residents sign housing related agreements and pay rent.

BC Housing has begun the process to select an experienced non-profit operator through a fair and open process to manage the housing and provide services to residents. The operator will provide 24/7 staffing and keep the property well-maintained.

Community engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing is committed to being a good neighbour and keeping lines of communication open as this project moves forward.

On August 14 and 15, 2024, we shared a letter to site neighbours and nearby businesses introducing the project and rezoning application.

On January 20, 2025, we shared an update letter to site neighbours and nearby businesses. This letter included an invitation to information sessions where participants had the opportunity to learn about the proposed housing, meet the project team, and ask questions.

On Monday, January 27, 2025, we hosted 3 information sessions for neighbours and nearby businesses. BC Housing staff shared a short presentation and answered questions. We thank all participants for their time and thoughtful discussion.

View the session presentation and download the Engagement Summary Report.

On June 27, 2025, we emailed an update letter to neighbours who attended the information sessions in January 2025. This letter shared the latest update around the rezoning approval and latest project update.

When the building opens, we would share direct contact information with neighbours and work with the non-profit housing operator to address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

If you have questions about this project, please contact BC Housing by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.