What's New
It's Getting Warmer - Be Prepared
Temperatures are starting to climb so it's a good time to read up on what to do if it gets too hot, found in our tenant resources.
Prosser Place in Central Saanich Now Renting
The CRHC's newest affordable rentals have been completed within 1km of Saanichton town centre and on a direct bus route into downtown Victoria. We are now accepting applications. More information.
2022 Annual Report Now Available
The CRHC's 2022 Annual Report is available for viewing here.
CRHC and CRD at Main Fisgard Entrance
Front reception has moved from the temporary location at the corner of Fisgard and Government to the new reception area at 625 Fisgard Street and is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm daily.
COVID Office Protocols
Our main reception will continue to be offered as shared space with the CRD. Housing’s reception will be able to receive payments, form drop offs and provide housing information. Tenants wishing to meet with staff to discuss their tenancy, rent reviews and other tenant related matters are encouraged to book appointments. This will confirm that staff and meeting spaces are available. As the reception area has changed, it will not allow for informal discussions to occur at the desk.
If you require a face-to-face meeting, we recommend that you call or email the employee you wish to meet with to make an appointment. When you enter into the general office area, beyond the reception desk, you will be required to wear a mask and potentially sign in using our visitor tracking sheet. If you are unsure of whom to speak with please email crdhousing@crd.bc.ca and staff will direct your email to the appropriate staff person to respond to your query. An appointment can be made at that time, if required.
We are continuing to deliver essential services while following guidelines and orders set out by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and other governing bodies, including WorkSafeBC, and Island Health. For more about the CRD’s response to COVID-19 please visit www.crd.bc.ca/covid.
Tenant Resources
A set of Tenant Orientation videos have been produced to ease the transition to tenancy with the CRHC, but they also contain useful information regardless of how long you've lived in one of our buildings. You'll also find:
- Welcome to CRHC
- Who to Contact
- Maintenance, and
- Being a Good Neighbour
To watch these videos, please visit the Tenant Updates section where, among the many useful tenant related information pieces, you'll find:
- CRHC Tenant Handbook
- CRHC Tenant Relocation Policy
- Tenant Newsletters
New Homes Underway in Victoria
Thanks to partnership between the CRD and CRHC, the B.C. government and the Government of Canada, 97 new affordable homes will be built through a redevelopment on Michigan Street in Victoria. Read more >>
Regional Housing First Program
The Regional Housing First Program (RHFP) is an equal partnership agreement between the CRD, the Province through BC Housing, and the Government of Canada though the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The $120 million program will create up to 2,000 units of affordable housing as part of the initiative, and up to 400 units renting at the current provincial income assistance rate to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Read more >>