Are you a non-profit, housing co-op, municipality or First Nation looking to address housing needs? BC Housing’s Community Housing Fund (CHF) is a rolling grant program offering a total of $3.3 Billion to build 20,000+ affordable rental homes by 2031-32, with over 13,000 already underway.
This fund provides capital grants, long-term financing, and operating subsidies to help non-profit and Indigenous housing providers, co-operatives, and other eligible groups build safe, affordable homes across BC.
Applications are now open under a rolling intake system, with multiple windows available throughout the year. This makes it easier than ever for community organizations to apply when they’re ready, without the pressure of a single annual deadline.
Why Non-Profits Should Apply
And Why ROC Modular Should Be Your Build Partner
Applying for funding through BC Housing can feel daunting,andto get the very best application that will more likely get successfully funded, choose an experienced build partner
That’s where ROC Modular steps in.
When you list a proven build partner like ROC Modular in your application, you signal to funders that your project is serious, shovel-ready, and achievable on an accelerated timeline. We have a strong track record of successfully delivering modular supportive and affordable housing projects across the province—including projects funded under previous CMHC and BC Housing programs.
Working with ROC Modular means your application will be supported by:
- Preliminary designs aligned with modular construction best practices
- Reliable budgets and schedules developed from real-world experience
- A strong delivery record that shows your project will be completed quickly and to the highest standards
- Expertise in modular project planning to help meet aggressive funding and occupancy deadlines
Funders are looking for confidence—and having a build partner like ROC Modular attached to your submission can make your proposal stand out.
At ROC, we specialize in turning vision into reality and we’re here to be more than just a construction company.
Whether it’s ensuring your proposed project fits the required tenant mix (50% low-to-moderate income, 30% market rent, 20% deep subsidy), or ensuring you can hit BC Housing’s timeline for starting construction within 24 months, we’re here to help you structure your application and make it stronger.
Even if you’re not eligible to apply directly, ROC can support partnerships between non-profits and developers to ensure funding opportunities are still within reach.
We Deliver Faster, Cost-Effective Builds
The CHF prioritizes housing that is ready to build – and fast. WIth timelines tight, traditional builds often struggle to meet the two-year deadline for breaking ground after approval.
With ROC’s off-site construction model, we can build faster and more predictably than traditional methods. Our modular approach allows for parallel workflows.
While your site is being prepared, we’re already constructing the units in our facility. That shaves months off the timeline and dramatically reduces risk, delays, and cost overruns.
Case in point: Aster Place, our 40-unit supportive housing project in Richmond, BC, went from design to delivery in less than 11 months and earned a Best of Show Award for it’s quality and community impact.
For more on this project, click here.
We Align with CHF’s Design Requirements
Another advantage of working with ROC Modular is that we design to code, not to complexity. BC Housing no longer requires rigid, one-size-fits-all design guidelines. Instead, they evaluate projects based on local building code compliance and community fit.
Our modular units are BC Building Code compliant, energy-efficient (Step Code 3), and pre-fitted with features like triple-pane windows, energy-efficient lighting, and accessibility options, all without compromising quality or comfort. That means less back-and-forth with city planners, less red tape, and a smoother path to approval.
We Focus on Community First Outcomes
At ROC Modular, we don’t build units, we help build communities. Our designs go beyond shelter by integrating features that promote stability, independence, and support. For example, Aster Place includes shared kitchen spaces, fully furnished interiors, accessible layouts, and even the ability to relocate units based on evolving needs.
This flexibility makes modular construction a natural fit for CHF-funded projects that serve people with diverse backgrounds, including seniors, youth aging out of care, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals with disabilities.
What ROC Modular Offers at Every Step
Why Now is the Time to Act
The current CHF intake is open and closing July 31, 2025. But even if you miss this window, the rolling application process means more opportunities will follow. The key is to start your planning now.
Increased government investment, simplified application requirements, and a desperate need for new housing across BC make this the right time to explore funding. And by choosing modular construction with ROC, you’re giving your project the best possible chance at success.
On time.
On budget.
Built to serve.
Need Help with Funding? Let’s Talk
Let’s chat. We’ll help you:
- Clarify eligibility and submission requirements
- Structure your proposal to match CHF guidelines
- Create modular housing that meets funding, design and community needs
- Hit BC Housing’s timelines and start building sooner
