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HO'-KEE-MELH KLOSHE LUM

An Indigenous-led housing and community hub in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Nearly 170 homes

80 permanent shelter beds

Café + Bike Shop

Indigenous Art and Gathering Spaces

A home for healing, culture, and community...

Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum - meaning "to gather, good spirits,” is an Indigenous-led housing and community development located at 1015 East Hastings Street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.


Created by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society in partnership with BC Housing and community partners, this project supports long-term housing, cultural connection, and community well-being.


Designed as more than housing, the building includes gathering spaces, social enterprise opportunities, Indigenous art, and culturally grounded services.


Questions or Housing Inquiries?

For housing applications, support services, or general inquiries, contact VAFCS.

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Affordable Housing at Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum

Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum offers affordable rental homes, with rents currently ranging from $1,450 to $2,385 per month, depending on unit size and housing program type. To be eligible, applicants must meet BC Housing Income Limits (HILs). The building is designed to provide safe, stable, and culturally welcoming housing in the heart of Vancouver.


Monthly rents currently range as follows:


One-Bedroom Units: $1,450–$1,950 per month

Two-Bedroom Units: $1,800–$2,385 per month

Three-Bedroom Units: $2,150–$2,385 per month


Virtual Unit Tours

Explore interactive walkthroughs of one, two, and three-bedroom units. These tours offer a closer look at the layouts, interiors, and living spaces.

Explore Living Spaces

Affordable Rents

Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum includes affordable rental homes offered through a combination of Housing Income Limit (HIL) and Lower End of Market (LEM) housing programs. Rents vary by unit size and program type. 


LEM rents are set below typical market rental rates and are intended to support working individuals and families who may not qualify for subsidized housing but still face challenges finding affordable housing in Vancouver. 


*Please note that there are no rent subsidies available for units in this building. Residents are responsible for paying the full monthly rent amount for their unit.



  

Housing Income Limits (HILs)

To be eligible for affordable housing, household income must not exceed the Housing Income Limits established by BC Housing.


Current maximum annual gross household income limits are:

  • 1 Bedroom or Less: Up to $58,000 
  • 2 Bedroom: Up to $72,000 
  • 3 Bedroom: Up to $86,000 
  • 4+ Bedroom: Up to $107,500 


Income Verification

Applicants will be required to provide documentation to verify household income and eligibility.


  

Indigenous Housing Commitment

As part of the building's housing mandate, priority will be given to Indigenous applicants, with a majority of affordable housing units designated for Indigenous households.



Application Process

We invite interested Indigenous individuals, families, and others who meet the eligibility criteria to apply for Ho’ Kee-Melh Kloshe Lum affordable housing.  


To obtain an application package, please visit Reception at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society at 1607 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Completed application packages may be submitted to Reception at the same location. 


Applications for affordable housing must be completed and submitted to the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. Submission of an application does not guarantee housing. All applications will be reviewed according to eligibility requirements, unit availability, and established selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to continue seeking housing while applications are under review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual updates regarding application status. Applicants who are being considered for housing will be contacted directly. We encourage all applicants to continue their housing search while applications are unde

Individuals and families whose household income falls within the Housing Income Limits (HILs) established by BC Housing may apply. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and provide supporting documentation.


No. The affordable housing units are offered at Lower End of Market (LEM) rents and are not rent-geared-to-income or subsidized units.


LEM rents are rental rates that are typically 10–20% below average market rents in Vancouver. They are intended to make housing more affordable for moderate-income households.


Yes. Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum is an Indigenous-focused housing development, and priority will be given to Indigenous applicants. 


Applicants will be contacted directly if additional information is required or if a unit becomes available. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates.


Yes. Applicants should continue their housing search while their application is being reviewed, as submitting an application does not guarantee housing.


Applicants may indicate their preferred unit size; however, unit assignments are based on household size, eligibility, and availability. 


Applications will be retained and reviewed as units become available. Due to the volume of applications received, the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society is unable to provide individual updates on application status. 


Units will be offered as they become available and are ready for occupancy. Eligible applicants will be contacted directly if a suitable unit becomes available. 


Opening Soon at Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum

Hyiu Hiloima Tea — "many different teas"

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

An Indigenous-led organic tea café, our space is both a welcoming place to gather and a social enterprise dedicated to creating training, volunteer, and employment opportunities for youth and marginalized community members facing barriers to work. Grounded in Indigenous values and a deep respect for the land, we are proud to serve teas that nourish body and spirit while fostering empowerment, connection, and community well-being.

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

Our mission is to provide affordable, sustainable transportation while creating meaningful training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work. At Klatawa Bike Shop, we refurbish donated bicycles, offer affordable repair services, and sell refurbished bikes and accessories  - all while serving as a platform for youth and marginalized community members to gain skills, experience, and employment.

Cultural Gathering Room

Klatawa bike shop — "to go", "to paddle" or "to travel"

Cultural Gathering Room

Our building features dedicated ceremonial and gathering spaces designed to honor Indigenous traditions and foster community connection. These spaces provide a place for reflection, celebration, and cultural practice, welcoming everyone to participate, learn, and build meaningful connections. 

Copyright © 2023 VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE SOCIETY - All Rights Reserved.

VAFCS recognizes and acknowledges that their office rests on the traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples and supports all Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. 


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