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BC announces $2.9B middle income housing programme
BY The Canadian Press, Feb 13, 2024 8:41 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Premier David Eby says they are aiming for a concept-to-construction timeline of 12 to 18 months to build the housing, compared with the current three to five year average to complete rental projects.
BC is launching a public housing program that aims to fast-track rental property developments on under-utilized lands throughout the province.
The province says the 2.95 billion dollar BC Builds program will provide low-cost financing to build affordable rental units for middle-income earners on government, community and non-profit owned lands.
It says it has already identified 20 sites with the potential to build up to four thousand rental units.
Premier David Eby says they are aiming for a concept-to-construction timeline of 12 to 18 months to build the housing, compared with the current three to five year average to complete rental projects.
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