Penticton – 616 Okanagan Avenue East

Aerial view of a construction site at Dartmouth Rd and Drive in Penticton, marked with a red pin and surrounded by buildings.

BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Penticton, are proposing to build up to 50 units of temporary housing with supports at 616 Okanagan Avenue East.

The Province would fund this project through the HEART and HEARTH program. Penticton is a priority community for this program.

Development timeline

The City of Penticton is providing the land for this housing. This project requires a Temporary Use Permit (TUP). A TUP is typically for 3 years with the opportunity for renewal with Council approval.

We will share more details about the project and timeline as they are available.

About the temporary housing

Temporary housing provides a step between a shelter and a permanent home. Residents are local adults (19+) who need support services to maintain stable housing. They can include seniors and people with disabilities.

BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building. The operator would also provide services including:

  • On-site 24/7 staff support
  • Daily meals
  • Health care referrals
  • Connection to health services (including addiction and mental health programs and overdose prevention services)
  • Outreach, life skills training, employment assistance
  • Connection and referral to community services and support groups

BC Housing uses a community-based assessment process to offer people temporary housing. This process considers people’s individual needs and the supports available.

All residents make a choice to live there. They pay rent and sign program agreements. All residents would take part in case planning and work towards long-term housing and health goals.

We would create a Safety Plan for this housing. We would develop this plan with the operator, RCMP, Penticton Fire Department, City Bylaw Services and 100 More Homes. We would share a direct phone number for the building when it opens. Staff would be available 24/7 as a point of contact for neighbours. Staff would also work to build positive relationships in the neighbourhood.

Community engagement

A caring community can support the well-being of temporary housing residents. BC Housing and the City of Penticton will keep lines of communication open throughout this project.

On October 24, 2025, the City of Penticton hand delivered a letter to neighbours to introduce this proposed project.

  • We would introduce the operator after they are selected. We would also host information sessions to answer questions about this temporary housing. Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org to receive direct updates about these sessions. Please include the subject line: "Penticton Temporary Housing".

Questions?

For questions about the site location and dog park, please email City of Penticton at blake.laven@penticton.ca.

For questions about the temporary housing project, please email BC Housing at communityrelations@bchousing.org.

BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Penticton, are proposing to build up to 50 units of temporary housing with supports at 616 Okanagan Avenue East.

The Province would fund this project through the HEART and HEARTH program. Penticton is a priority community for this program.

Development timeline

The City of Penticton is providing the land for this housing. This project requires a Temporary Use Permit (TUP). A TUP is typically for 3 years with the opportunity for renewal with Council approval.

We will share more details about the project and timeline as they are available.

About the temporary housing

Temporary housing provides a step between a shelter and a permanent home. Residents are local adults (19+) who need support services to maintain stable housing. They can include seniors and people with disabilities.

BC Housing would select an experienced non-profit housing operator to manage the building. The operator would also provide services including:

  • On-site 24/7 staff support
  • Daily meals
  • Health care referrals
  • Connection to health services (including addiction and mental health programs and overdose prevention services)
  • Outreach, life skills training, employment assistance
  • Connection and referral to community services and support groups

BC Housing uses a community-based assessment process to offer people temporary housing. This process considers people’s individual needs and the supports available.

All residents make a choice to live there. They pay rent and sign program agreements. All residents would take part in case planning and work towards long-term housing and health goals.

We would create a Safety Plan for this housing. We would develop this plan with the operator, RCMP, Penticton Fire Department, City Bylaw Services and 100 More Homes. We would share a direct phone number for the building when it opens. Staff would be available 24/7 as a point of contact for neighbours. Staff would also work to build positive relationships in the neighbourhood.

Community engagement

A caring community can support the well-being of temporary housing residents. BC Housing and the City of Penticton will keep lines of communication open throughout this project.

On October 24, 2025, the City of Penticton hand delivered a letter to neighbours to introduce this proposed project.

  • We would introduce the operator after they are selected. We would also host information sessions to answer questions about this temporary housing. Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org to receive direct updates about these sessions. Please include the subject line: "Penticton Temporary Housing".

Questions?

For questions about the site location and dog park, please email City of Penticton at blake.laven@penticton.ca.

For questions about the temporary housing project, please email BC Housing at communityrelations@bchousing.org.