Vancity Affordable CommunityHousing Program
Helping the community housing sector grow
If you’re building affordable, community-owned housing, you know that early support can be the difference between momentum and missed opportunity. That’s where the Vancity Affordable Community Housing Program comes in.
We’re here to help non-profit, co-operative and Indigenous organizations bring climate-ready, affordable rental housing to life – boosting affordability for British Columbians now and for generations to come. Through grants and flexible low-cost financing, the program supports projects that strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
Seeded by Vancity credit union in 2011, the Accelerator Fund has grown to $25 million – thanks to a significant contribution from CMHC’s Innovation Fund and by leveraging funds from social impact investors who believe in expanding affordable housing and earning a return while reflecting their values.
Our services
We’re here to help at the earliest stages of affordable housing development. This includes:
- Early-stage grants: Support for concept development, feasibility studies or business planning.
- Pre-construction loans: Flexible, low-cost loans for pre-development, pre-construction and acquisition.
- Capacity building: Grants and workshops to strengthen your development capacity.
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Get involved
Support non-profit, co-operative and Indigenous organizations to develop climate-ready affordable community housing in B.C. by giving to the Affordable Community Housing Fund.