Nelson Council supports affordable housing project

Nelson needs to think creatively to help get much-needed affordable housing units built.

This from City Councillor Michael Dailly who says council will be writing a formal letter of support regarding the proposed development by Kootenay Christian Fellowship.

They want to build 40 new rental units on their Falls Street property for the so-called “working poor”.

Rentals would be up to $800 a month.


The city could help out by waiving certain fees and charges.

The church needs to find $2 million in grants towards the $6.6 million project.

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