Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing is the not-for-profit organization mandated to lead the development and management of non-profit affordable housing for the Squamish People.
Hiy̓am̓'s Website Rent Assistance Program Application OpenPhone: 604-210-9126
Email: info@hiyamhousing.com
On October 8, 2019, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) approved the creation of “Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society,” which means “The Squamish Are Coming Home.”
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing is the not-for-profit organization mandated to lead the development and management of non-profit affordable housing for the Squamish People. Hiy̓ám̓ Housing currently manages 56 affordable housing units and they are also leading the development in Vancouver, North Shore, and Squamish Valley of 424 confirmed new affordable rental homes. They are mandated to deliver 1,000 new homes for the Squamish People and contribute to the Nation’s goal of housing every Member within a generation.
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing also manages the Hiy̓ám̓ Home Loan Program (HHLP) and the Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP).
Bring Squamish Home
In May 2020, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw approved six sites to be put forward for Hiy̓ám̓ Housing to develop. The six sites represent the largest designation of lands for affordable rental housing in the Nation’s history.
On July 28, 2021, approximately 550 Nation Members cast their ballots in the Affordable Housing Land Designation Referendum, voting yes to approve the first three of six parcels of land.
- Xwmélch’tstn along Mathias Road
- Ch’ich’éx̱ Wí7ḵw near Phibbs Exchange
- Siyích’em along Government Road
These developments will create hundreds of new affordable homes in multi-unit dwellings built exclusively for Members and provide much-needed equitable and diverse housing options.
Nation Updates
Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Claim applications are now being accepted for compensation for First Nations Child & Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement
Notice of Referendum
The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued notice of a referendum taking place on May 31, 2025. The referendum will consider amendments to the Election and Referendum Law.
Assistance with Rent Program
Administered by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program provides support to Members paying market rental rates, including those living on- and off-reserve, out of province, or out of country.