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Nelson CARES Society

Nelson's largest non-profit housing operator with 155 affordable units, plus emergency shelter and a 56-unit project in development.

  • Non-profit
  • Kootenays

Listed from public information.

Summary

About Nelson CARES Society

Nelson CARES Society manages 155 units of affordable housing in Nelson and operates Stepping Stones, a 24/7 emergency shelter for the Kootenays. The Society owns and operates Lakeside Place (47 units for seniors, adults with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness) and is developing a 56-unit affordable housing project on Front Street. A planned 43-unit supportive housing building on Government Road (BC Housing-owned, Nelson CARES-operated) is expected to open in summer 2026. Renters apply directly through Nelson CARES.

Mission

Housing type

Below-market rental

Rent set below market (typically 10-30% below CMHC median)

Subsidized (RGI)

Rent geared to income (~30% of household income)

Supportive housing

Housing with on-site staff and structured support services

People served

People with disabilities

Operators serving residents with mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities

Seniors 55+

Buildings or units prioritizing residents aged 55+

Programs

Programs operated by this provider are not yet listed in our directory. See the provider's website above for current offerings.

Areas served

Kootenays. Includes: Nelson

How to apply or contact

  1. Visit the provider's website to confirm current openings.
  2. Gather your income and household information.
  3. Submit the online application.
  4. Wait for the provider to respond. Wait times vary.
  5. Confirm current rules with the provider before applying again.

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