Penticton Residents Protest Tiny Home Community Plan for Unhoused Population

Residents fear for their safety and that of their children near the proposed site. They demand a delay in the council's vote to allow for meaningful dialogue.

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2025 November 2 . 1:07 AM

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Penticton Residents Protest Tiny Home Community Plan for Unhoused Population

Penticton, B.C., is set to vote on a controversial plan to establish a tiny home community for the unhoused population along Dartmouth Road. Residents of the nearby Wiltse neighbourhood, just 1.5 kilometres away, have raised concerns about the project due to lack of public consultation and fears about safety and cleanliness.

The proposed site is also close to a daycare and schools, adding to residents' worries. A petition, 'Support Safety for Wiltse and Industrial Penticton area', has gained over 1,200 signatures, calling for a delay in the council's vote on Tuesday, November 4. Residents cite incidents of thefts, break-ins, and biohazard waste in the area, which already hosts a shelter for the unhoused. They feel uninformed and unheard about the plans, with the project's timeline set for operation by spring 2026 if approved.

The petition, started by concerned residents and local businesses, urges the council to address their concerns and engage in meaningful public consultation before proceeding with the project.

With the council's vote on the temporary permit approaching, residents of Wiltse and the Industrial Penticton area await a response to their petition. They hope for a delay in the vote to allow for further dialogue and consideration of their safety and well-being. The tiny home community, if approved, could potentially operate by spring 2026.