Serving the Community of Revelstoke
RCHS believes in helping create a community where everyone has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing. By working closely with community stakeholders, the Society is taking action to make housing more accessible to residents of Revelstoke.
Services: RCHS provides below-market rental housing, targeted towards local community members and families that cannot afford housing at market prices.
Objectives:
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Develop safe, adequate, suitable, and affordable housing solutions that meet the needs of Revelstoke residents.
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Engage with the community to make informed, effective, and transparent decisions.
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Preserve and oversee the management of all affordable housing stock established by the Society and the City of Revelstoke.
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Establish and oversee the management of a housing reserve fund.
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Communicate with the City Council and other non-profits on housing-related matters.
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Promote awareness of housing issues in the community.
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Make decisions, including the selection of renters, fairly and consistently.
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Advocate to senior levels of government and other agencies for support and resources to deliver affordable housing solutions to the City of Revelstoke.
Mission
The RCHS exists to provide, manage, promote, and explore a range of affordable housing options within the Revelstoke Area (City of Revelstoke and CSRD
Area B) that are accessible to local residents.
Vision
Revelstoke is a community where everyone always has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.
Our Story
Affordable housing, including both rental and ownership options, has long been a challenge in Revelstoke. In 2009, the City of Revelstoke decided that intervention in the local real estate market was necessary to ensure affordable housing because private-sector development was not meeting the demand. The city designated its former Co-op property, now called Bridge Creek Properties, for this purpose. The first development was a BC Hydro-funded apartment.
In 2015, the Revelstoke Community Housing Society became an independent registered non-profit organization focused on developing and managing housing options in the community. The following year, the Society completed its second project, a 12-unit townhouse complex. The 24 one-bedroom Bridge Creek Apartments opened in 2022, increasing the total to 38 units managed by Revelstoke Community Housing Society. In 2026, the society begins construction on its largest development to date, a 166-unit complex on the old school site in Revelstoke.
You can apply for membership using the form below to stay up-to-date with our initiatives. As a member, you are invited to attend the monthly board meetings and learn about our ongoing developments.
BECOME A MEMBER
If you would like to become a member, please complete the form and let us know why you want to become a member.