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Thuthiqut Hulelum'
280 Georgeson Bay Road
20 homes for families, couples, singles and seniors
Owned by CRD, to be operated by GALI
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1663 Georgia View Road
12 homes for families, couples, singles and seniors
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GALI Launches the 2026 Housing Survey Report: Rental Housing on Galiano
The Galiano Affordable Living Initiative (GALI) has officially released the Housing Survey Report 2026, offering a comprehensive look into the realities faced by year-round renter households on Galiano Island. With a permanent population of under 1,400 residents, the 71 households surveyed capture a statistically profound baseline of our active local rental market.
The findings reveal an immediate, structural housing crisis on our island. Notably, 64.5% of responding renters spend over 30% of their gross income on housing, placing them in cost-burdened territory.
Many are severely cost-burdened, allocating half or more of their total income strictly to rent. The report highlights severe amenity deficits, widespread housing insecurity, and a critical lack of purpose-built, long-term options to support our essential workforce and aging seniors.
Read the full report to explore the key crisis metrics, community priorities, and strategic recommendations aimed at protecting our community from systemic displacement.
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The results are in, and they highlight a critical reality for our community.
The Galiano Affordable Living Initiative (GALI) is launching the Housing Survey Report 2026: Rental Housing on Galiano. Based on data collected from 71 year-round renter households, this report establishes a stark baseline of the challenges right here on our island.
Here are a few key takeaways:
• 64.5% of responding renters spend over 30% of their income on housing (compared to the BC average of 37.8%).
• Most respondents rated their confidence in finding a new home if evicted today as a staggering 0 or 1 out of 5.
From severe connectivity gaps to homes lacking the capacity for residents to age in place, our community is trapped in a shrinking, volatile secondary rental market. Without investment in purpose-built non-profit rental housing, Galiano risks losing its essential workforce, young families, and fixed-income seniors.
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and took part in this vital survey. Let's work together toward stable, secure, and affordable solutions for Galiano.
drive.google.com/file/d/1iA067wtD7dPJpjO3ykRDDuvtfG1Cqm48/view?usp=sharing ...
GALI is launching the P.A.T.H. (People Advancing Tenant and Housing Wisdom) Advisory Circle.
Our 2026 renter survey taught us so much. We heard you loud and clear: lived experience and community wisdom need to directly shape our decisions. P.A.T.H. is our next step forward in walking together to build safe, secure, and respectful housing.
PATH brings together Indigenous people and individuals with personal experiences of housing insecurity to guide GALI on tenant policies, housing design, and cultural safety.
We are looking for 5 to 7 community members to join us for a 2-year term. Members receive a financial gift of $25/hour to honor their time and expertise, including meeting time and pre-reading.
GALI will assist with advance-organized transportation and child/family care costs to make sure anyone who wants to participate can.
Send us a message at galishousing@gmail.com to learn more about how to apply. ...
Today is Election Day. As you head out to your polling station, you have a powerful opportunity to shape the future.
Safe, secure, and truly affordable housing is the foundation of a healthy society. We can solve this crisis, but it requires leadership and a deep commitment to non-market, co-op, and community housing solutions.
Your vote is your voice. When you mark your ballot today, please vote with housing in mind. Look for candidates who have committed to clear, actionable plans for housing.
Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Make sure you have your ID ready, head down to the Lion's Hall and make your voice heard.
Let's build a community where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Go out and vote today! ...
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We are seizing every opportunity to ensure Islands Trust, CRD and provincial candidates understand the worsening housing situation on Galiano.
Last weekend, we visited the Thuthiqut Hulelum' property with Green Party Leader and MLA candidate Emily Lowan. GALI also joined other community members and incoming CRD Director Rob Fawcett for a walk-and-talk tour along the access road to the Georgia View homes site.
We were also thrilled to introduce the visitors to some of the wonderful Raise the Roof volunteers who tirelessly raise funds for affordable housing on our island.
Advocating for secure, long-term housing options requires building bridges across all levels of community leadership. We are incredibly grateful for the chance to showcase these vital local projects. ...
A huge thank you to all the island business owners, operators, contractors, and non-profits who took the time to share how the housing crisis is impacting your day-to-day operations.
Your responses have provided GALI with the data needed to clearly demonstrate the economic impact of our housing shortage. We are currently compiling your feedback, which will be used to advocate for targeted local workforce housing solutions. We look forward to sharing a summary of the key findings with you soon. Thank you for your leadership! ...