Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Last updated on December 10, 2024

The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs is responsible for providing British Columbians access to more affordable, safe and appropriate housing, and for supporting local governments and residents to build vibrant and healthy communities.

Featured topics

  • Attainable Housing Initiative – Heather Lands
    The Attainable Housing Initiative at the Heather Lands aims to provide homeownership for up to 2,600 middle-income households in Vancouver.
  • BC Builds
    BC Builds uses government, community and non-profit owned land, low-cost financing, and grants to lower construction costs, speed up timelines, and deliver more homes that middle-income British Columbians can afford.
  • Stronger BC
    We’re taking action to build and deliver more homes for people, faster. Learn about the steps government is taking to tackle the housing crisis and deliver affordable homes for British Columbians
  • Homelessness
    Belonging in B.C. is the Province’s collaborative plan to prevent and reduce homelessness. 
  • Housing targets
    The B.C. government is working with municipalities to create more housing in B.C.
  • BC Housing
    BC Housing develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province. 
  • Homeowner Grant
    The homeowner grant reduces the amount of property taxes you pay each year on your principal residence.
  • Housing-related permits
    Making housing development projects easier with a new coordinated approach.
  • Residential Tenancy Branch
    Information and resources for tenants and landlords.
  • Community Gaming Grants,  Local Government Grants and Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – British Columbia
    Grant programs to support the delivery of community organization programs and infrastructure funding opportunities.

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Minister

Honourable Ravi Kahlon

Honourable Ravi Kahlon

Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Teri Collins

Teri Collins

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs