Action toolkit: Support affordable housing projects affected by BC’s funding pause

 

In the February 17, 2026 provincial budget, the Government of British Columbia cancelled the July 2025 intake of the Community Housing Fund (CHF) and delayed progress on the Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF).

These decisions have:

  • Stalled thousands of affordable home projects across the province
  • Left projects that were months, and in some cases years, in development on hold
  • Created financial strain for organizations and communities that invested in good faith

This is not a theoretical issue. It is already affecting families, communities, and local economies across British Columbia. Based on initial member survey results, at a minimum:

  • 29 organizations have active proposals affected
  • 49 projects are impacted
  • Over 4,000 homes are at risk
  • At least $21 million has already been spent on pre-development

BCNPHA continues to engage government, partners, and members to identify solutions and restore pathways for housing delivery.

This toolkit supports your existing advocacy work by providing shared messaging, context, and practical tools that can be adapted to your organization and community.

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