Thirty new affordable rental homes are available for families, seniors, and women and children leaving violence in Invermere.
“We wish the new residents a sense of comfort and safety in their new homes and commend
the work of the Province, the District of Invermere and Family Dynamix Association, as well as
other community partners, on bringing the Invermere Farmhouse project to completion,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. “We know from our engagement with Columbia Basin residents that affordable housing is a priority and the opening of these new homes will make an immediate impact in Invermere.”
The development, named Invermere Farmhouse, includes six townhouse buildings, each with a
mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. Fifteen of the homes are for families and seniors
with low incomes, with monthly rents set at affordable rates according to unit size.
The other 15 homes are for women, including transgender women, as well as non-binary and
Two-Spirit people, and children leaving violence who are in need of a permanent place to stay.
Rental rates will be calculated at 30% of the resident’s income or the provincial shelter rate for
those who are receiving income or disability assistance.
Family Dynamix Association will manage Invermere Farmhouse and will offer supports, such as
life-skills training, crisis counselling and poverty-reduction services, to women and children
living in the buildings.
Invermere Farmhouse is located near community amenities and services, including grocery
stores and schools. It is the result of a partnership between the Province, the Trust,
the District of Invermere and Family Dynamix Association.
The Province and the Trust provided a combined grant of approximately $3.1 million for the 15 townhouse units for families and seniors.
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