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Government Policy
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 09, 2023
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Density coming to Vancouver’s westside single family neighbourhoods
Density coming to Vancouver’s westside single family neighbourhoods
Friday, June 09, 2023
Learn more about Vancouver's new housing targets and plans to densify. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Ten municipalities required to meet targets to get homes built faster
Ten municipalities required to meet targets to get homes built faster
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Learn more about a provincial initiative to increase housing supply in 10 BC municipalities. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Premier announces new ministry, minister of housing
Premier announces new ministry, minister of housing
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Learn more about BC's new housing ministry and housing minister. (1 minute read)
Market Trends
CMHC estimates 3.5 million new affordable homes needed
CMHC estimates 3.5 million new affordable homes needed
Thursday, July 14, 2022
A recent CMHC report estimates BC needs 3.5 million new homes by 2030 to make homes affordable, 1.2 million short of current projections. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Rethinking the PTT thresholds: REBGV makes housing affordability recommendations to the province
Rethinking the PTT thresholds: REBGV makes housing affordability recommendations to the province
Thursday, June 16, 2022
REBGV made three recommendations on how to make home ownership more affordable during consultations with the provincial government in June.
Urban Planning
Heather Lands approved; new homes coming
Heather Lands approved; new homes coming
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Vancouver council unanimously approved the rezoning of the Heather Lands, which will add leasehold homes, rentals, and more. (1 minute read)
Reports
CMHC report finds lack of supply main cause of unaffordable housing
CMHC report finds lack of supply main cause of unaffordable housing
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A recent CMHC report determined housing supply is the main factor behind unaffordability in Canada. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Municipalities speed up permit application process
Municipalities speed up permit application process
Thursday, April 07, 2022
Municipalities are streamlining their permit application processes after receiving funding and direction from the provincial government. (2 minute read)
REBGV Statements
REBGV disagrees with municipal report claiming housing supply is adequate
REBGV disagrees with municipal report claiming housing supply is adequate
Thursday, March 31, 2022
REBGV disagrees with the Union of BC Municipalities' report claiming the supply of homes being built is enough to meet residents' demands. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Is housing supply keeping up with demand? Municipalities disagree with Housing Minister David Eby
Is housing supply keeping up with demand? Municipalities disagree with Housing Minister David Eby
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Housing Minister David Eby believes red tape at the municipal level is restricting new housing supply - the municipalities disagree. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Broadway Plan moving forward
Broadway Plan moving forward
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Vancouver’s draft Broadway plan, if passed by council this year, will transform 485 city blocks. (1 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Housing affordability – what's in the provincial throne speech?
Housing affordability – what's in the provincial throne speech?
Thursday, February 17, 2022
2022 Throne Speech focuses on housing supply, affordability (1 minute read.)
Market Trends
Making homes more affordable – a round table on housing supply and affordability
Making homes more affordable – a round table on housing supply and affordability
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
REBGV hosted a round table on affordable housing in January, with 230 members attending - what was the expert panel's suggestions? (7 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
The City of Vancouver is starting a pilot program to streamline densification on single-family lots. But there’s a catch – a tax on the increased land value. (3 minute read)