Denman Island Community Faces Housing and Homelessness Challenges

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There are people on Denman Island currently homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in poor conditions. The local rental market has very limited availability, with many vacant houses and high short-term rental prices contributing to housing insecurity.

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“On Denman island during the winter we have many vacant houses that sit vacant while people are living in terrible situations or homeless... On Denman island we have people listing on Airbnb making as much as four or five times as much for short term rentals... These people would struggle with $1000 rent a month.” — The Islands Grapevine – December 3rd, 2020 (December 3rd, 2020)

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