Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Homes at Sen̓áḵw
Our mandate is simple – to house all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People within a generation.
We’re pleased to share that sméṅhem (Tower 2) at Sen̓áḵw is now leasing, bringing us closer to our goal.
As part of Sen̓áḵw Phase One, twenty-seven Hiy̓ám̓ Housing subsidized homes were rented in tl’eltl’élnup (Tower One) and an additional 36 will be available in sméṅhem (Tower Two).
These homes are offered exclusively to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw People and are supported through a 3-category rental assistance program to help keep rents low.
If you are interested in being added to the waitlist for a Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Home at Sen̓áḵw but have not yet applied, there is still time.
- If you have already applied, and are currently on the waitlist, please be patient, more information will be shared soon.
Apply now!
The content of each Application form below is the same: choose the format that best meets your needs.
Application Support
If you have questions or need support at any point, staff are here to help you understand the process and complete your application.
Need Help?
Support can be accessed:
- by phone at 604-210-9126,
- by email at navigator@hiyamhousing.com.
- In person at 336 West 4th Street, North Vancouver.
Office hours are Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed holidays)
A Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Navigator will:
- Be available to provide support.
- Check that applications are complete, upon submission.
- Follow up if any information is missing or unclear.
Project Background
Over a century ago, Squamish People were forcibly removed from our village at Sen̓áḵw.* Our homes were destroyed and our physical presence was erased from a place we had lived for generations. But our People never forgot and we never stopped working to return to it.
In 2003, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) reclaimed 10.48 acres of this land, and in 2026, it’s time to return home.
The Sen̓áḵw development will provide more than 6,000 rental homes, including 1,200 affordable homes, 250 of which have been allocated to Hiy̓ám̓ Housing for Squamish People. Phase One includes three towers and is nearing completion. Homes at Sen̓áḵw will open in stages as each tower is completed.
* Sen̓áḵw means “The place inside the head of False Creek.”
Three ways to live at Sen̓áḵw
There are three ways for Squamish People to live at Sen̓áḵw, and ensuring our People have priority access to them is a core commitment of the Nation, and our partners.
Phase One of Sen̓áḵw includes three towers and will deliver 1409 homes over the next year, all of which will prioritize Squamish interest. These homes fall into three categories:
- Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Homes – Rental homes offered exclusively to Squamish Nation members, in partnership with Hiy̓ám̓ Housing and supported by a rental assistance program to keep rents low. (lowest rent)
- Affordable Homes – Rental homes offered at pre-determined rates set by CMHC, to support middle-income households. (low to mid-range rent)
- Market Homes – Rental homes available to households with income sufficient to support the rates. (standard rent)
Application details for Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Homes at Sen̓áḵw Phase One (Tower 2) will be released shortly.
Please review the Application Process and Eligibility Guide below for more information.
Please register at Sen̓áḵw.com for eligibility of the Affordable or Market Homes.