Smithers – 3895, 3887 & 3879 Alfred Ave

Ariel View of 3887 Alfred Ave. Smithers BC


BC Housing is proposing to develop 40 new affordable homes with support services at 3895, 3887 & 3879 Alfred Avenue in Smithers. To this end, BC Housing has submitted a rezoning application to the Town of Smithers. This proposed three-storey building would provide much needed shelter for people in the local community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing are individual apartments for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need support services to maintain their housing. Residents could be all genders and include seniors, people with disabilities.

Supportive housing typically includes 24/7 support services such as meals, life and employment skills training, and health and wellness supports. Many also provide culturally informed services.

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

Community Engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing also commits to answering questions and addressing any community concerns as quickly as possible.

Our first community dialogue session took place online on February 1, 2024. The video of the presentation is available to view here. This was followed by an in-person community dialogue session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Smithers on February 5, 2024. We want to thank all participants for their time and thoughtful discussion.

The Town of Smithers will host a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 as part of the rezoning process for this site. Learn more by visiting the Town's website.

Please continue checking this page for updates.

Questions and Comments

You are welcome to submit questions or comments at any time by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.


BC Housing is proposing to develop 40 new affordable homes with support services at 3895, 3887 & 3879 Alfred Avenue in Smithers. To this end, BC Housing has submitted a rezoning application to the Town of Smithers. This proposed three-storey building would provide much needed shelter for people in the local community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing are individual apartments for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and need support services to maintain their housing. Residents could be all genders and include seniors, people with disabilities.

Supportive housing typically includes 24/7 support services such as meals, life and employment skills training, and health and wellness supports. Many also provide culturally informed services.

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

Community Engagement

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing also commits to answering questions and addressing any community concerns as quickly as possible.

Our first community dialogue session took place online on February 1, 2024. The video of the presentation is available to view here. This was followed by an in-person community dialogue session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Smithers on February 5, 2024. We want to thank all participants for their time and thoughtful discussion.

The Town of Smithers will host a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 as part of the rezoning process for this site. Learn more by visiting the Town's website.

Please continue checking this page for updates.

Questions and Comments

You are welcome to submit questions or comments at any time by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.

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