Forty new affordable and supportive homes have officially opened for Katzie First Nation members in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, providing much-needed housing stability for the community. The new units, located across three buildings on Salish Road, celebrated their formal opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on March 24, 2026.
The $18.2 million project offers a range of housing options designed to meet specific needs. The development includes 10 units for youth, 16 supportive housing units featuring around-the-clock staffing and services, and 14 independent affordable housing units. In addition to residential space, the site features communal lounges, a commercial kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, and an elder’s gathering space. Residents also have access to on-site mental health and community services provided through partnerships with Fraser Health and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Construction on the homes was completed in December 2025, and residents had already begun moving in prior to the official ceremony. The Katzie First Nation Affordable Housing Development Society, in partnership with BC Housing and the provincial government, selected tenants with a focus on supporting Indigenous individuals facing multiple barriers, as well as youth transitioning out of care.
The project was supported by $5 million in federal funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation under the National Housing Strategy. The Province of British Columbia contributed more than $13 million, including $10.7 million through the Indigenous Housing Fund. While the initiative was first announced in 2018, development faced various delays, including challenges related to site conditions and soil contamination, which impacted the timeline and final costs.
According to the BC Assembly of First Nations, this development marks a significant step forward as the first provincial housing investment to be built directly on-reserve in British Columbia.
