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BC Non-Profit Housing Association
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Strengthen British Columbia's non-profit housing sector through advocacy, education, and support. BCNPHA states the goal as everyone having a safe, secure, and affordable home.
About BCNPHA
BCNPHA started in 1993 when non-profit housing providers across British Columbia came together at a first annual conference. It now acts as the umbrella organization for the province's non-profit housing societies.
Members are non-profit housing providers, grouped by how many units they operate. Categories run from 1-10 units up to 1,501 units and more. Each provider member votes at the annual general meeting. Associate members (developers still building, charities, government, and commercial firms) join without voting rights.
The association added an education department in 2000, built a research team between 2007 and 2009, and formed an asset management team in 2011 to help members invest in energy efficiency. Its research work produced the Canadian Rental Housing Index and a 10-year affordable housing plan for BC.
BCNPHA is one of three groups in the Housing Central alliance, alongside the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC). The three publish joint policy work, including the 2024 plan "Build More. Protect More. A New Affordable Housing Plan for BC."
Programs
What BCNPHA runs.
HousingU
Online courses for non-profit housing leadership, operations, and frontline staff.
Learn moreHousing Central Conference
Annual conference run with AHMA and CHF BC. Draws 1,700+ delegates for three days of sessions, a tradeshow, and networking. The 2026 conference runs November 16-18 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.
Learn moreRENT (Regional Education, Networking & Tradeshow)
Local professional development and tradeshow events held in regions across BC. Launched in 2014.
Learn moreMember Programs
Group buying and cost-savings agreements on products and services (building supplies, insurance, legal, and more) available to members.
Learn moreAsset Management
Support for members on building energy efficiency, conservation, and climate resilience. Team formed in 2011.
Learn moreRecent initiatives
Canadian Rental Housing Index
A research tool that maps rental housing affordability data, developed by BCNPHA's research team.
Read moreBuild More. Protect More. A New Affordable Housing Plan for BC
Joint Housing Central policy plan from BCNPHA, AHMA, and CHF BC, updating the 2017 affordable housing plan.
Read moreWebsite redesign and Communities Forum
BCNPHA refreshed its strategic plan, redesigned its website, and launched an online Communities Forum for members.
Read moreHow to get involved
Concrete ways to support BCNPHA.
- →If you are developing affordable multiplex rental, partner with a BCNPHA member society that can own or operate the units long-term.
- →Non-profit housing providers can join as voting members; fees are scaled by units operated (1-10 units up to 1,501+).
- →Developers still in pre-construction, government, and commercial firms can join as associate members.
- →Attend the Housing Central Conference or a regional RENT event to meet providers, funders, and policymakers.
Other allies
Abundant Housing Vancouver
Volunteer-run YIMBY group, formed in 2016, that writes letters, runs missing-middle tours, and shows up at City Hall to back more housing across Metro Vancouver.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The regulator of the architecture profession in BC. Public register, Certified Professional Program, and discipline authority.
Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN)
Industry association for Metro Vancouver residential builders, renovators, and designers. Runs the HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence.
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