Surrey co-op residents face displacement after BC Housing cancelled their new site
About 92 families at Mayflower Co-op on 104 Avenue in Surrey are at risk of losing their homes after BC Housing cancelled a replacement site it had previously approved, the Cloverdale Reporter reported.
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About 92 families at Mayflower Co-op on 104 Avenue in Surrey face losing their homes after BC Housing cancelled a replacement site it had previously approved, the Cloverdale Reporter reported November 3.
The co-op, built in 1983 on privately owned land directly across from Surrey City Hall, saw its lease expire in October 2026. BC Housing had been working with residents to secure a site a few blocks away, and city approvals were already in place. In the spring of 2026, BC Housing told the co-op's board the replacement would not go ahead.
Who lives there
The Cloverdale Reporter described residents as low-income seniors, people with disabilities and working families. Brandi Murphy, a resident, said: "BC Housing and the Province have hung us out to dry." Natasha Taylor, a 30-year resident and board member, said: "BC Housing came to the Board in the spring and said, no you're not going to have it."
BC Housing declined to comment immediately, citing the provincial election period, according to the reporter.
A wider pattern
ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, told the Cloverdale Reporter that 8 BC Housing developments approved for Surrey were cancelled or deferred in February 2026. Province-wide, ACORN said 49 projects were affected, putting more than 4,000 affordable homes at risk.
What residents are asking the new council
Residents are now asking Surrey's new city council to help them find homes before they are forced out. The Cloverdale Reporter said residents brought their situation to the new council directly. What action the City can take in a matter involving BC Housing and privately owned land was not described in the article.
What you can do
The first regular meeting of the new Surrey city council is November 9 at 7 p.m. at Surrey City Hall. The City says the meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed at surrey.ca. Anyone who wants to follow how the council responds to housing issues can attend or watch then.
Questions this story answers
Where is Mayflower Co-op, and who lives there?
Mayflower Co-op is on 104 Avenue in Surrey, directly across from Surrey City Hall. The Cloverdale Reporter said the building was constructed in 1983 and is home to about 92 families. Residents include low-income seniors, people with disabilities and working families.
Why are the residents at risk of losing their homes?
The co-op sits on privately owned land, and the lease on that land expired in October 2026. BC Housing had previously worked with residents to secure a replacement site a few blocks away, with city approvals already in place. In the spring of 2026, BC Housing told the board the replacement would not go ahead, the Cloverdale Reporter said.
What did BC Housing say about the cancellation?
BC Housing declined to comment immediately, citing the provincial election period, according to the Cloverdale Reporter. The article, published November 3, 2026, did not include a BC Housing explanation for why the replacement site was cancelled.
How many affordable housing projects in Surrey were cancelled by BC Housing?
ACORN, an organization that advocates for lower-income residents, told the Cloverdale Reporter that 8 BC Housing developments approved for Surrey were cancelled or deferred in February 2026. Province-wide, ACORN said 49 projects were affected, putting more than 4,000 affordable homes at risk.
What are residents asking the new city council to do?
Residents are asking the new Surrey city council to help them find homes before they are forced to leave the building. The Cloverdale Reporter reported that residents went to the new council with their situation. The article did not say what specific action residents are asking the council to take, or what authority the City has in a BC Housing matter.
Did any resident speak on the record?
Yes. Brandi Murphy, a resident, told the Cloverdale Reporter: 'BC Housing and the Province have hung us out to dry.' Natasha Taylor, a 30-year resident and board member, said: 'BC Housing came to the Board in the spring and said, no you're not going to have it.'
What is ACORN, and what role did it play here?
ACORN is the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. The organization told the Cloverdale Reporter about the broader BC Housing cancellations, including the 8 Surrey projects. It advocates for affordable housing and was raising attention to the Mayflower situation alongside residents.
What can Surrey residents do if they want to help or know more?
Residents who want to follow this issue can track how the new city council responds at city council meetings. The first regular meeting of the new Surrey city council is November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Surrey City Hall; the City says the meeting will be open to the public and livestreamed at surrey.ca.
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