Nanaimo - 6 Commercial St.
Proposal Submission Due: April 28, 2026
Housing Development Opportunity
Property Details
Posted February 17, 2026
Municipality: City of Nanaimo
Street Address: 6 Commercial Street
Land Lease Length or Proposed Deal Structure: 60-Year No Cost Lease
The City of Nanaimo is seeking a visionary developer and long-term housing owner/operator to develop a landmark mixed-use rental housing project situated in a prominent location in downtown Nanaimo at 6 Commercial Street.
The vacant 11,474 ft² (1,066 m²) site offers exceptional visibility. Zoned DT4 the development concept anticipates up to six storeys with ground-floor commercial and no minimum off-street parking requirements in the Downtown Urban Centre designation.
Should a developer that meets the criteria consistent with BC Builds objectives, the City of Nanaimo, will offer a 60-year lease at no cost for the land to make your mark in the heart of Nanaimo’s vibrant urban core.
Full details of the opportunity can be found in the Property Opportunity Notice.
Key Dates:
Feb 26, 2026 - Information Session - Register Now
Mar 10, 2026 - Inquiry Deadline
Mar 17, 2026 - Deadline for Posting Addenda
Apr 28, 2026 - Submission Deadline
Register for the Information Session
When: Thursday, February 26, 2:00 PM
Details: Join us for an information session on two new BC Builds housing opportunities in Nanaimo - 6 Commercial St and 474 Pine St. Representatives from BC Housing and the City of Nanaimo will walk through project details and the BC Builds process.
How to apply
- Review detailed property information, criteria and deadlines in the Property Opportunity Notices.
- Attend an optional Property Information Session about a specific Housing Development Opportunity. Contact BC Builds info [at] bcbuildshomes.ca (info[at]bcbuildshomes[dot]ca) if you have any questions about a Property Opportunity Notice. Please do not contact landowners directly.
- Review the BC Builds Rental Supply Framework.
- Applicants can present their submission in the form and format of their choice, with the option of using this Capital and Operating Budget Template.
- Proposals must be sent to info [at] bcbuildshomes.ca (info[at]bcbuildshomes[dot]ca) on or before the due date listed in the Property Opportunity Notice.
