The Comox Valley Regional District is looking for residents to be members of the Comox Valley Housing Authority Board of Directors.

The CVHA is a newly formed entity focused on creating non-market rental housing within the Comox Valley.

The District says its creation marks a significant step towards making housing more affordable for low-to-moderate-income residents.

The authority will play a central role in planning and facilitating the creation of non-market rental housing projects in collaboration with non-profit community housing partners, local municipalities, senior levels of government, and the private sector.

The CVRD is looking for qualified and committed individuals to serve on the inaugural Board of Directors, which will provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership to help position the CVHA “as a catalyst for senior government investment to help create new non-market rental housing within the region.”

CVRD Board Chair, Will Cole-Hamilton says they are looking for people with professional expertise in housing development and/or operations, finance and the legal sector to help shape a lasting solution to what he calls one of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Further details on the role, expectations, and the application process are available at Engage Comox Valley.