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New Provincial Housing Legislation
In an effort to address the housing crisis in BC, the Province made a number of significant changes to the legislation under which local governments operate. The City is implementing these changes along with our own programs towards more and better housing for all.
- There are five Transit Oriented Development Areas in New Westminster which are required by the Province to be designated in order to encourage more housing opportunities around transit hubs.
- Through the adoption of the City’s Infill Housing Program, New Westminster is in compliance with the legislation. Eligible single detached dwelling and duplex properties have been pre-zoned to permit up to six residential units on to increase housing choice. Additional work will be undertaken to explore the opportunity for small scale multi unit housing in Queensborough.
- In July 2024, the Province issued a Housing Target Order for New Westminster. We are required to build 4,432 net new units over five years.
- Including public hearings, short term rentals, development financing, and affordability measures.