District of Ucluelet launches pilot project to allow van dwellers

The District of Ucluelet is taking a new approach to housing for seasonal workers. 

The community, along with the local chamber of commerce, is launching a six-month pilot project allowing property owners and businesses to apply for “temporary use permits” that will make it legal for seasonal workers to live in mobile homes or vehicles on designated properties.

“It will help fill a need. In the summer, we need a lot of workers for a short amount of time.” said Ian