The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has completed an update to its Housing Needs Report for 10 electoral areas and 9 participating member municipalities.
Participating communities include:
- Electoral Areas A, B, E, I, J, L, M, N, O, P
- City of Merritt
- Village of Ashcroft
- Village of Cache Creek
- Village of Chase
- Village of Clinton
- District of Barriere
- District of Clearwater
- District of Logan Lake
- Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality
In June 2024, the TNRD sought community input to help develop a better understanding of current and emerging housing challenges and housing needs of residents.
Those that filled out the TNRD Housing Needs Survey helped the TNRD to identify housing gaps and housing priorities, leading to recommendations and strategies of how to ensure there is sufficient and suitable housing for residents over the next 20 years. The survey closed July 31, 2024.
DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED HOUSING NEEDS REPORT (November 2024)
History
In 2020, the City of Merritt partnered with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and M’akola Development Services to study housing needs in the community, and to develop a Housing Needs Report. As per Section 585 of the Local Government Act, the adoption of a Housing Needs Report is mandatory. Municipalities must also update the report at least every 5 years after the adoption of the first report. An updated Housing Needs Report must be completed for 2025.
CONTACT
Merritt Housing Director: holly.ferris@merritt.ca
