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Kiwanis “Residences at Qualicum Station”



									

							
			
			
			
			
			
        
                                                                                
					                        
    
                                                                                					                                        					
																																			

					
                                                    
					                                            
            

Since 2009, the average sale price of a home in the Parksville-Qualicum area has increased from $369,445 to $850,000. The different rates of inflation for wages and housing have necessitated affordable housing initiatives, especially for seniors, families and people with disabilities.

In 2009 an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment first highlighted an unmet demand for affordable rental market housing for fixed-income seniors and families. Since then, the Town has been seeking ways to increase affordable housing.

The Town’s Official Community Plan states, “The Town shall explore ways to work with community groups and senior levels of government to provide for the development of affordable housing, special needs housing, and rental housing.”

To apply for Kiwanis housing in Qualicum Beach, go to BC Housing Registry

Kiwanis Housing
BC Housing Qualicum Event
Kiwanis Housing Inside image
BC Housing Qualicum Event
image of artist renderings of Kiwanis Housing project
Kiwanis Housing
BC Housing Qualicum Event
Kiwanis Housing Inside image
BC Housing Qualicum Event
image of artist renderings of Kiwanis Housing project
  • July 2025 – Housing Opens
  • July 2023 – Ground-breaking ceremony
  • March 2023 – Site preparations commenced
  • Oct 2022 – Building permit approved
  • June 2021 – Grant received
  • May 2021 – Development Permit approved
  • Jan 2021 – Zoning amendment approved
  • 2015 – Qualicum-Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society created “Kiwanis Housing Village” with 34 new affordable housing units, adjacent to the community park.
  • 2019 – Affordable Housing Needs Survey.
  • 2023- 2024 – Qualicum-Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society (in partnership with the Town) constructed the 56-unit multi-residential development project, called “Residences at Qualicum Station Housing Project” located on Railway Street.
  • The Government of Canada, through CMHC, provided $12.2 million through the Affordable Housing Fund.
  • The Town of Qualicum Beach provided the project land, valued at $3.3 million, and has leased it to the Qualicum-Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society for a nominal fee.
  • Other contributions included $85,000 in equity from the Qualicum-Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society and $25,000 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

To apply for Kiwanis housing in Qualicum Beach, go to BC Housing Registry

To contact the Town with questions or inquiries related to this project, please use the Public Inquiry Form.

Public Inquiry Form