1. Moving Forward on First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Reform in BC
Presenter: Michael Sadler, BC Housing
Date: March 14th, 2017

2. BC Housing Overview
Develops and administers social housing and programs across the housing continuum, from shelters to affordable home ownership
Licensing & Consumer Services branch (former HPO) responsible for builder licensing, education, home warranty insurance and consumer protection
National Housing Act insured lender - $2.5 billion mortgage portfolio – AAA rated
Overview of BC Housing
Crown agency created in 1967 – celebrating 50 year anniversary
Currently under Ministry of Natural Gas Development
Consistent leadership under Minister Coleman through many ministries – commitment and direction
Social housing and rent supplement programs
Licensing and Consumer Services is former Homeowner Protection Office
Responsible for licensing residential builders, education and consumer protection
National Housing Act insured lender
Allows creative and innovative projects and partnerships – mortgage portfolio currently $2.5 billion – AAA credit rating

4. The Housing Continuum Homeless outreach and emergency shelters
Transitional housing
Women’s transition and second-stage housing
Supportive housing
Independent housing
Private market rent supplements
Assisted living for seniors/disabled
Home adaptations for independence
Down payment assistance loans
Wide range of housing and programming
From homeless outreach services and shelters
Supportive and transitional housing
Women’s transitional and second-stage housing
Independent housing
Rent supplements for seniors and low-income families
Assisted living for seniors who need more care and support
Home adaptations for independence grants
Now offer down payment assistance loans through BC HOME program

5. Housing Statistics
In 2015/16, BC Housing partnered with non-profits to:
Assist more than 104,025 households in 200 communities
Create new housing options for over 1,700 households
License 5,600 residential builders
Enroll 24,000 new homes in home warranty insurance
Forecasted provincial contributions for 2016/17 – $544.5M
In 2015/16, BC Housing:
Created housing options for over 1,700 individuals and families
Assisted more than 104,025 households in 200 communities across B.C.
BC Housing works with non-profit sector to deliver many of these programs
Licensed 5,600 residential builders and 24,000 new homes enrolled in home warranty insurance
In 2016/17, we anticipate $544.5 million total in provincial contributions

6. New Funding Programs
Non-Profit Asset Transfer (NPAT) – transfer up to 350 leased properties to non-profit housing partners
Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing (PIAH) – $355 million to create 2,000+ units over 5 years
Investment in Housing Innovation (IHI) – $516 million to create 2,900 units: the largest single year investment in Canada
Community Partnership Initiatives (CPI) – construction financing for self sustaining projects
Funding programs:
Non Profit Asset Transfer – allowing non-profits to purchase land leased from PRHC for their existing housing developments
Expected to transfer up to 350 properties to non profits
Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing (PIAH) – Feb 2016
$355 million to create over 2,000 units affordable housing for low and moderate income housing for people across the province over five years
Note: **$50 million of the PIAH funding has been earmarked specifically for Aboriginal housing**
IHI – Investment in Housing Innovation program
$516 million towards 68 projects, approx 2900 units – largest single-year housing investment by any province in Canada
Will produce 5,500 jobs – housing will serve wide range of needs
Community Partnership InitiativesI – advice, referrals to partnership opportunities and long-term financing for self sustaining developments
In total, the Province announced $855 million in new funding for affordable housing this year

7. BC Housing Departments/Branches
Development and Asset Strategies
Operations
Research
Communications
Consumer Services and Licensing
Executive Office
Human Resources
Information and Technology

8. Development and Asset Management
Core Competencies:
Development and Asset Management
Capital Planning
Condition Assessments
Maintenance
Building Codes/Regulatory
Health/Safety
IT Platforms
Energy and Sustainability

9. Core Competencies: Operations Building Supervisory/Management
Rental Regimes
Finance
Building Maintenance
Procurement
Tenant Assistance
Training/Capacity Building
Community Services/Outreach

10. Questions/Discussion