Vernon - 2307 43 Street
Photo caption: This is a rendering of the building.
BC Housing is building 51 new supportive homes at 2307 43rd Street in Vernon, next to Our Place transitional housing. This project is an important part of our effort to address and prevent homelessness in the community.
About the building
These new homes will be deeply affordable apartments for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the local area and need support services to maintain their housing. Residents will be adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors and people with disabilities.
The development will be a four-storey modular building with 51 self-contained units, including 3 one-bedroom units for couples and 5 accessible units for people living with disabilities. Each unit will have its own private washroom and kitchenette. The building will also have a commercial kitchen, laundry facilities and storage space.
Learn more about the Community Benefits of Supportive Housing (PDF).
Development and Construction
The site at 2307 43rd Street is already home to Our Place transitional housing which 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.
BC Housing demolished the former Howard House building in 2021 as it was vacant and at the end of its lifespan. We started construction on the new supportive housing in January 2025. This process includes delivering pre-built modular units to the site, then connecting services and completing exterior work. We currently expect this building to be complete in Fall 2025.
About the Operator
Turning Points Collaborative Society will operate the building and provide services to the residents. These will include meal programs, life and employment skills training, and health and wellness support services. Staff will be onsite 24/7, working with each resident to understand their needs and goals and providing the support they need to have housing stability.
Turning Points Collaborative Society provides outreach, shelter services and various housing options for vulnerable people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the Okanagan. They also offer employment programs, addictions recovery programs and affordable housing options. They believe in the inherent dignity of the people they serve and seek to support them as the experts in their own lives.
Learn more about Turning Points by visiting turningpoints.ngo.
Community Engagement
A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing and Turning Points commit to keeping lines of communication open throughout this project, answering questions, and addressing any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
On August 26, 2020, project partners engaged neighbours and the community in small group discussions to explore ideas for how the community can support the success of this new housing.
We welcome questions about this project at any time by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.
