The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program was introduced into British Columbia in 1994 by the New Westminster Police Department. Over twenty communities across British Columbia have adopted the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The program has successfully improved security and reduced crime, by working to identify the problems and provide solutions. It takes a pro-active approach at reducing criminal and nuisance-related activities in the community.
The City of Vernon Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is a three-phase, direct and solution oriented crime prevention initiative designed specifically to help apartment owners, managers, residents, police and other significant agencies work together to help keep illegal and nuisance activity off rental property. The result of this team effort is a safer, more habitable environment in which to live.
Following the completion of all three phases, the owners/management will earn the privilege of posting signs on the property stating they have joined the local Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and the use of the CFMH Program logo for marketing purposes.
Learn more about the program with the Program Overview.
Crime Free Multi-Housing Buildings:
Members of the Certified Crime Free Multi-Housing Program work in partnership with the Vernon Community Safety Unit to reduce criminal and nuisance activity on their properties. However, there is no guarantee that crime will not occur at any member property and any references to individuals and property management companies should not be considered an endorsement by the Vernon RCMP or Community Safety Unit.
A “Crime Free Building” is one that has met the minimum standards specified in this program. The aim of the program is to reduce the opportunity and motivation for committing a crime or damage to the property. The program enables a community to become strong and act as one to make their home safe and free from tenants who bring crime into the building.
The following are Certified Crime Free Buildings in Vernon:
Kickwillie Place, 4305 19 Avenue, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-542-2834
Management Company: Vernon Native Housing Society
Type of Housing: Provincial Affordable Housing
The Village, 1507 35 Avenue, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-558-9656
Management Company: Gareb Holding Ltd.
Type of Housing: Affordable Senior Housing - 55+ Suites
Creekside Village, 3502 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-545-6475
Management Company: Vernon & District Community Land Trust Society
Type of Housing: Non-Profit Apartments
Kikanee Estates, 5701 Heritage Drive, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-542-2834
Management Company: Vernon Native Housing Society
Type of Housing: Provincial Affordable Housing
Tanner Terrace, 3304 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-542-2834
Management Company: Vernon Native Housing Society
Type of Housing: Provincial Affordable Housing
Thunderbird Manor, 5545 27 Avenue, Vernon, BC
Phone: 250-309-9283
Management Company: Vernon Native Housing Society
Type of Housing: Provincial Affordable Housing