Housing and tenancy

Strata housing

Do you live in strata housing or own strata property? Learn more about strata housing including the role of the strata council, budgets and bylaws.

Residential Tenancies

Owning a home

Information about owning a home in B.C. including home owner grants, property taxes, assessments, repair and maintenance and more. 

Indigenous housing

The Province of British Columbia supports Indigenous housing on and off Nation.

Seniors housing

There are many housing options for seniors and older adults in B.C.

Building or Renovating

Find resources you may need when building or renovating your home, including info about permits, zoning & improving energy efficiency. 

Affordable and social housing

Learn more about affordable housing, social housing, the role of government and BC Housing. 

Secondary suites

The Province of B.C. supports the development of secondary suites and accessory dwelling units for long-term housing.

Local governments and housing

Under the Local Government Act and Community Charter, local governments can implement policies that:

• Support the creation of social housing and affordable market housing
• Target affordable rental housing or affordable ownership options

Learn about some of the affordable housing tools and resources available to local governments. 

Real estate in B.C.

Learn about real estate in B.C.: buying and selling property, real estate consultations, and regulations for real estate services, real estate development marketing and pre-sale strata.