Developing Housing
Solutions on
Cortes Island

Through collaborative efforts and community input, we are developing
housing solutions so every Cortes resident has a place to call home.

Cortes Island Housing Society

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Community Consultation

Community Consultation

Thanks to those who joined us at Manson’s Hall to hear updates from multiple organizations about projects in Manson’s Landing before Rainbow Ridge construction gears up to start in spring 2025 and new multi-purpose courts are being developed.

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2024 Year-End Report

2024 Year-End Report

Global housing challenges really hit the news in 2024. You likely heard the national headlines in Canada with new funding programs and initiatives to get more housing built. In many ways, Cortes is a poster child for these challenges with important island contributors like the garbage truck driver moving off island to find affordable land elsewhere. While we certainly have our work cut out for us, 2024 was a banner year for the Cortes Housing Society.

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Rental Subsidy Programs

Rental Subsidy Programs

Did you know that BC Housing offers two rental subsidy programs?  One is for families and the other is for seniors.  Check out their on-line calculator to see how much you could save every month: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs

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Proposed Zoning Changes on Cortes

Proposed Zoning Changes on Cortes

Perhaps you’ve heard that the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is updating the zoning bylaws that govern development on Cortes.  These bylaws should have been updated to reflect the Official Community Plan (OCP) over a decade ago. As a result, our currently bylaws are quite outdated and this update is a very important opportunity to shape housing on island for the next decade.

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Forums, Fires & Filling-Out Surveys

Forums, Fires & Filling-Out Surveys

I’m writing to provide you with updates and links to videos from our recent events, which many of you have asked for, as well as to encourage you to participate in the Vital Signs community survey…  

Looking to Own or Rent on Cortes?

Looking to Own or Rent on Cortes?

Over the last few months I’ve written to you a number of times with the message that our community needs a variety of approaches to address the housing challenges we are facing…

Cortes Renters and Land Seekers Forum

Cortes Renters and Land Seekers Forum

We are seeking input on housing challenges and different types of housing that people are interested in, from subsidized rentals to rental housing and affordable homeownership.

We’re Housing the Doctors!

We’re Housing the Doctors!

The CHS and CCHA are pleased to be working together to ensure that all the locum doctors have secure, year-round housing.

Cortes Community Land Trust is Born

Cortes Community Land Trust is Born

Join the Cortes Housing Society to take a tour and share your ideas for how we can make the most of this great new community asset!

Explore the Trades Directory

Connecting residents with local professionals for home improvement, construction, landscaping and more, making it easy to find recommended services in the region.

Cortes Island Housing Society

Explore the Trades Directory

Connecting residents with local professionals for home improvement, construction, landscaping and more, making it easy to find recommended services in the region.

What You Can Do

Three ways you can help.

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Get Involved

Come to our Open Houses & Forums, follow our Speaker Series, and contribute to our Trades Directory.

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Help fund our housing projects and initiatives
with a monthly or one-time donation.

Thank you to our 2023/24 $10K+ funders

And the hundreds of Cortes residents that support our work on an ongoing basis

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