Housing
The City of New Westminster is committed to the development and maintenance of safe, affordable housing through policies, plans and programs.
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing is homeownership and rental housing for low to moderate income households costing less than 30% of their gross income.Adaptable Housing
Adaptable Housing enables individuals to function in their homes with relative independence.Family Friendly Housing
Family Friendly Housing Policy requires a minimum percentage of three bedroom and two bedroom units in new residential projects.Infill Housing
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.Housing Accelerator Fund
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.Housing Needs Report
The City’s Housing Needs Report identifies the housing needed across New Westminster’s housing spectrum.Laneway and Carriage Houses
Laneway and carriage houses are small, detached, ground-oriented dwellings located in backyards.Renovictions, Tenant Protection and Resources
Information for tenants to learn about renovictions, resources and rights.Rental Housing
Rental housing is comprised of purpose-built rental apartments, condominium rentals, single-family house rentals, secondary suites and rooming houses.Townhouse
The Townhouse Program encourages ground-oriented, family-friendly townhouse development.