Housing Policies & Initiatives

Affordable Housing is homeownership and rental housing for low to moderate income households costing less than 30% of their gross income.

Adaptable Housing enables individuals to function in their homes with relative independence.

Family Friendly Housing Policy requires a minimum percentage of three bedroom and two bedroom units in new residential projects.

The Infill Housing Program supports more housing variety on single detached dwelling and duplex properties across most of the city, including secondary suites, laneway houses and multiplexes.

New Westminster was awarded an $11 million grant from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that enables the City to advance initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply, and expanding housing choice.

The City’s Housing Needs Report identifies the housing needed across New Westminster’s housing spectrum.

Laneway and carriage houses are small, detached, ground-oriented dwellings located in backyards.

Information for tenants to learn about renovictions, resources and rights.

Rental housing is comprised of purpose-built rental apartments, condominium rentals, single-family housing rentals, secondary suites and rooming houses.

The Townhouse Program encourages ground-oriented, family-friendly townhouse development.