Temporary housing

Temporary housing is not operated as a shelter. All residents have a tenancy agreement and pay rent.

View details for temporary housing by building.

Locations

3475 E Hastings St (Skeena House)
Skeena House, the former Ramada Hotel at 3475 E Hastings St, provides 57 temporary housing units.

Tenants
- Priority is given to people living in shelters and on the street who are of Indigenous descent
- Assessed by nonprofit operator for readiness to move in, and for needed supports and services
- Transitioning from staying in a shelter to living in temporary housing for up to 2 years then moving to permanent housing
On-site support and amenities
- Referrals to community health, employment, mental health, and addiction services
- Some food provided (rooms have no kitchens)
- Shared indoor amenity space
- Separate quiet area
Operators
- Community Builders Benevolence Foundation
- Vancouver Aboriginal Society
395 Kingsway (Biltmore)
The former Biltmore Hotel at 395 Kingsway, provides 95 supportive housing units.

Tenants
- Priority is given to:
  - Homeless and at-risk residents from Mount Pleasant
  - Those who have been in shelters a long time and are ready to move into housing
- RainCity Housing works closely with BC Housing to ensure tenants will be successfully housed with minimal impacts to the community
On-site support
- 24 / 7 on-site staff
- One meal per day
- Individual or group support such as education, employment, and life skills
- Referrals and links to community organizations and agencies for health services
Operator

RainCity Housing and Support Society