Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

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.
• 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.

Featured services

• RTB Landlord’s Use Web Portal
  The Landlord Use Web Portal is a mandatory platform for landlords to generate notices to end tenancy for personal or caretaker use.
• Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) and Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
  Lower income seniors and eligible low-income working families may be eligible for help with their monthly rent payments.
• Housing Listings
  Use this tool to search for buildings and build a list based on your specific criteria.
• Building and Safety Standards
  A provincial regulation that governs new construction, and building alterations, repairs and demolitions.
• Public Libraries 
  Public libraries are at the heart of B.C.'s diverse and unique communities.

Minister

Deputy Minister