Housing
Homes for people, faster
B.C. is an extraordinary place, with a strong economy and opportunities for people – but too many people are having a hard time with high housing costs.
We’re standing up for British Columbians: increasing the supply of rental homes, supporting renters and first-time homebuyers, and bringing on strong measures to crack down on housing speculation. And it’s making a difference. Rents are going down, more new rentals are being built than ever, and housing costs are lowering.
We’re making progress and we’re going to keep working so everyone has a home they can afford in a B.C. community they love.
More homes for people
B.C. is tackling the challenges people face every day and helping more people find a home they can afford in a community they love. Learn about how we’re working to lower housing costs and deliver more homes for people, faster.
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Lowering costs for renters and boosting rental supply
We’re helping renters with lower costs and more options by building more new and affordable rentals, tackling speculation, reining in short-term rentals, protecting rental housing, and capping rent increases.
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Helping first-time homebuyers
We’re opening the door to homeownership for more first-time buyers through partnerships, tax benefits, and more options for first homes.
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Supporting people who face housing barriers
We’re helping more people find and keep the homes they need by providing emergency and long-term financial assistance, a range of housing options, and wrap-around support services to meet their needs.
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Encouraging more small-scale rentals
We’re helping homeowners rent out units on their property by providing incentives to help with costs, more support with tenants, and cutting red tape.
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Reducing barriers to build more homes
We are making it easier to build more homes by cutting red tape, speeding up approvals, updating outdated rules, and using public and non-profit land that is underused. This helps deliver more homes faster for working- and middle-class people.
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Residential Tenancy Branch
B.C. is improving services and wait times for tenants and landlords at the Residential Tenancy Branch.
Are you being unfairly evicted? Is a tenant not paying rent? Get a dispute resolved quicker or submit a complaint for investigation.
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Rental assistance programs
Rental assistance programs are available for those who qualify to help with rent costs.
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Add additional units to your home or property
New rules are making it easier, faster and more affordable to add a second, third or even fourth unit to your home. There are also standardized designs being developed to help home builders, both big and small, develop more duplexes, triplexes and row homes.