Nelson – 45 Government Road

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a vibrant mural of abstract patterns on one side.


Project Overview

BC Housing and the City of Nelson are building 43 new homes at 45 Government Road.

The 4-storey residential apartment building will include:

  • 43 studio homes with support services (supportive housing)
  • Indoor and outdoor common areas
  • Central kitchen and laundry facilities
  • Reception area and office space for staff
  • Fenced grounds with on-site vehicle and bicycle parking

Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports. Residents are single adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.

All residents apply to live in supportive housing, sign housing agreements and pay rent.

Typical supports include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and connection to employment supports and services
  • On‑site health and wellness supports, including harm‑reduction services and connections to mental‑health, substance‑use treatment, and recovery options
  • Connections to community services
  • Recreational programming

To learn more, check out our Stories from Supportive Housing playlist on YouTube. These short videos show inside several supportive housing buildings. They also share stories from residents, staff and neighbours.

Operator

BC Housing selected Nelson CARES Society to operate this building. Staff will manage the building and provide services to the residents

Learn more about Nelson CARES by visiting nelsoncares.ca.

Community Engagement

We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.

We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

  • October 2025– Outreach to local community organizations, including offers for small‑group meetings to discuss the project. September 2025 – Project announced

Resources

Questions?

Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org with questions about this project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.


Project Overview

BC Housing and the City of Nelson are building 43 new homes at 45 Government Road.

The 4-storey residential apartment building will include:

  • 43 studio homes with support services (supportive housing)
  • Indoor and outdoor common areas
  • Central kitchen and laundry facilities
  • Reception area and office space for staff
  • Fenced grounds with on-site vehicle and bicycle parking

Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports. Residents are single adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.

All residents apply to live in supportive housing, sign housing agreements and pay rent.

Typical supports include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and connection to employment supports and services
  • On‑site health and wellness supports, including harm‑reduction services and connections to mental‑health, substance‑use treatment, and recovery options
  • Connections to community services
  • Recreational programming

To learn more, check out our Stories from Supportive Housing playlist on YouTube. These short videos show inside several supportive housing buildings. They also share stories from residents, staff and neighbours.

Operator

BC Housing selected Nelson CARES Society to operate this building. Staff will manage the building and provide services to the residents

Learn more about Nelson CARES by visiting nelsoncares.ca.

Community Engagement

We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.

We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

  • October 2025– Outreach to local community organizations, including offers for small‑group meetings to discuss the project. September 2025 – Project announced

Resources

Questions?

Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org with questions about this project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.