King’s Landing – affordable housing in the Valley

Anhart, a Canadian non-profit housing developer, is bringing affordable townhomes to Barry’s Bay. The King’s Landing project addresses the growing housing affordability crisis in Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley, offering entry-level homeownership for first-time buyers and families priced out of the market. Above: Artist’s rendering of the Barry’s Bay featured community. (Submitted) This is of particular interest to Madawaska Valley residents says Damon Hui of Anhart. Options for affordable home ownership supports local families and young professionals staying in the area. It could also attract remote workers and new residents to the community. Importantly, the non-profit model keeps homes affordable in the long term.

King’s Landing

King’s Landing is a collaborative effort led by Anhart, in collaboration with Ottawa Valley Affordable Housing Corporation (OVAHC) and Best4Life. The Barry’s Bay development is comprised of 36 affordable homeownership opportunities and 42 rental homes on an 18-acre waterfront site across from St.Francis Memorial Hospital, with a completion timeline of just two to three years.

There is significant local economic impact from the project. It is expected to create construction jobs and 44 permanent positions, while generating $3.6 million annually in local economic activity. It addresses the critical housing shortage that local businesses say is costing them employees.

Register your interest

Residents can voice their opinions and register for interest at Best4Life.ca

More about Anhart

The project is being advanced by Anhart, a Canada-wide non-profit affordable housing developer working with local and regional partners. More information is available at the company’s website Anhart.ca Ottawa Valley residents will note the developer is also involved in a project located in Cobden. Anhart and its network of registered charities, non-profits, community contribution companies, and impact investors have advanced community-scale affordable housing projects since 2000. Readers of The Current may recall previous articles about Anhart. See the links below:

Ottawa Valley Affordable Housing Inc. creates partnerships in Valley communities | Madawaska Valley Current

Affordable housing in Renfrew County could benefit from BC group | Madawaska Valley Current

Editor’s note: The photo at top was replaced on Jan.27 2026.