Vernon - The Willows - 2307 43rd Street
Project overview
BC Housing has built 52 new supportive homes at 2307 43rd Street in Vernon. This new building is called The Willows. It is located next to Our Place shelter.
Supportive housing
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports. Residents are adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
This building includes a mix of unit types to meet different needs, including three one‑bedroom units for couples and five accessible units for people with disabilities (PWD).
All residents apply to live in supportive housing. They sign program agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 staffing
- Daily meals
- Life skills and employment training
- Access to health and wellness supports
- Connections to community services
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 Turning Points Collaborative Society to operate this housing. Staff will manage the building and provide services to residents.
Learn more by visiting turningpoints.ngo.
Development and construction
The site at 2307 43rd Street has been home to Our Place transitional housing since it opened in March 2019.
BC Housing purchased this property, the site of the former Howard House, from Turning Points Collaborative Society in 2021 to provide more supportive homes in the community.
The former Howard House building was demolished in 2021 after it was vacated and had reached the end of its lifespan. Construction began in January 2025 and was finished in late winter 2026.
Turning Points will begin welcoming residents into The Willows in late January 2026.
Community engagement
We commit to being good neighbours. We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens to address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
- August 26, 2020: Small group discussions held with neighbours. At these sessions, we explored how the community can support the success of this new housing.
Resources
- New permanent supportive housing coming to Vernon
- Community Benefits of Supportive Housing PDF
- Supportive Housing Resident Outcomes Report PDF
- Who to Call When to Call- Vernon - 2307 43 St The Willows
Questions?
Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org with questions about this proposed project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.