Kamloops council asked to consider rezoning for supportive housing project

Kamloops council will be reviewing a rezoning application this week for a proposed BC Housing supportive housing project on three properties on the North Shore.

On Tuesday, councillors will give initial consideration to changing 327 and 321 Fortune Drive and 285 Leigh Road to the Multi-Unit 4 - Medium–High Density zone.

They will also be asked to consider a site-specific amendment to limit the maximum density to 145 dwelling units per hectare.

That works out to 54 total units in a four-storey building.

BC Housing announced the proposal earlier this month.

The goal is to provide housing for people who have experienced homelessness and need 24/7 support to maintain their housing, a staff report says.

“These homes would be deeply affordable studio apartments for people who need support to maintain their housing,” says an update from BC Housing.

“Residents would be single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors and people with disabilities.”

If the rezoning application is successful, the province, through BC Housing, will purchase the property, begin searching for a housing operator and start design work.

Earlier this month, the province said construction could start by the middle of 2026.

Council will be asked to authorize the distribution of public notices for the zoning amendment and will revisit the proposal for initial consideration of the rezoning at a future meeting.