Langley has one permanent shelter for more than 200,000 residents, provincial figures show
Ministry of Housing data released November 10 shows the Langleys have fewer permanent shelter beds than cities less than half their combined size.
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The two Langleys share one permanent year-round homeless shelter for a combined population of over 200,000, according to provincial government figures released November 10 and reported by the Aldergrove Star on November 13.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs data shows Langley Township and the City of Langley together have only the Gateway of Hope as a permanent shelter. The Aldergrove Star compared that figure with other BC cities: Victoria, with a population of 105,682, has 8 permanent shelters; Kamloops, with 110,477 residents, has 6; and Kelowna, with 172,080 residents, has 5.
The Aldergrove Star also reported that the area has lost emergency overflow space at a local church, reducing total capacity further.
Fraser Holland, Program Manager of the Intensive Case Management Team at Langley Community Services, told the Star that provincial funding decisions have been hurt because the City and Township are treated as one community by senior government. He welcomed the new figures: "If they're coming out with numbers, that's great. That gives me something to wave around," he told the Star.
The 2025 homeless count found at least 243 unhoused people in the Langleys, the Star reported. Holland said that number has not declined. "We're definitely seeing the same kind of numbers. The increase or the demand for services is definitely not decreased," he told the Star.
Holland said he was cautiously hopeful following the recent provincial election. "I'm hopeful after the election, given some of the conversations that I've had. I'm hopeful that that's the direction we're headed," he told the Star.
The provincial figures are from the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs. The Star did not name a specific ministry document or link, but attributed the figures to data released November 10, 2026.
Township Council holds its next regular meeting at 1:30 pm on Monday, November 16, at 20338 65 Avenue. Residents can track how elected officials act on housing promises through the promise tracker at /bc/langley-township-2026/tracker.
Questions this story answers
How many permanent homeless shelters does Langley Township have?
Provincial Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs figures released November 10, 2026 show Langley Township and the City of Langley together have one permanent year-round shelter, the Gateway of Hope, serving a combined population of over 200,000 residents. The Aldergrove Star reported these figures on November 13, 2026.
How does Langley compare to other BC cities for shelter space?
According to the provincial figures reported by the Aldergrove Star, Victoria with a population of 105,682 has 8 permanent shelters, Kamloops with 110,477 residents has 6, and Kelowna with 172,080 residents has 5. The two Langleys together have more than 200,000 residents but only 1 permanent shelter.
Why does Langley have so few shelter beds relative to its size?
Fraser Holland, Program Manager of the Intensive Case Management Team at Langley Community Services, told the Aldergrove Star that provincial funding decisions have been affected by the City and Township being treated as one community by senior government. He said this has hurt funding for the area.
How many people in Langley are currently without housing?
The 2025 homeless count found at least 243 unhoused people in the Langleys, according to the Aldergrove Star's report. Fraser Holland of Langley Community Services told the Star that number has not declined: the demand for services has not decreased.
What did the local shelter service manager say about the new figures?
Fraser Holland of Langley Community Services said he welcomed the provincial data, telling the Aldergrove Star: 'If they're coming out with numbers, that's great. That gives me something to wave around.' He said he was cautiously hopeful following the recent provincial election that funding decisions may change.
What is the Gateway of Hope in Langley?
The Gateway of Hope is described in the Aldergrove Star's report as the one permanent year-round shelter serving both Langley Township and the City of Langley. It is the only such facility for the combined population of over 200,000.
What can Langley Township residents do about the shelter shortage?
Township Council holds a regular meeting at 1:30 pm and a public hearing at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 16 at 20338 65 Avenue. Residents can also track how Mayor Jay Lundgren and councillors act on housing commitments through the promise tracker at /bc/langley-township-2026/tracker.
What housing commitments did Langley Township's elected officials make?
Mayor Jay Lundgren's platform includes a promise to move the Township's housing society and its debt to a non-profit provider, and to champion housing options for young families and seniors. Those commitments are tracked at /bc/langley-township-2026/candidates/jay-lundgren.
Sources
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- Langley lacks homeless shelter space, Aldergrove Star, November 13, 2026aldergrovestar.com
- Same report republished, Langley Advance Timeslangleyadvancetimes.com
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