The Aboriginal Housing Initiative (AHI) is part of the Province's commitment to assist the 30 per cent of Aboriginal families living off-reserve in inadequate or unaffordable housing. The program provides funding to develop new, affordable housing for Aboriginal people living off-reserve, meeting the long-term Aboriginal housing need.

Through the Aboriginal Housing Initiative, the Province is developing approximately 200 new affordable housing units for Aboriginal people living off reserve. This program is funded in part by a one-time grant of $50.9 million through the Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Trust. The trust was transferred from the Government of Canada to the Province, which is administering it in consultation with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association.

AHI is funding new Aboriginal housing developments in communities throughout British Columbia. The sites will address a range of Aboriginal housing needs and priorities including youth, women, elders, and people with alcohol and drug addictions.