Housing and tenancy
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Residential tenancies
Tenants and landlords can find information and resources to guide them from the start of a tenancy to the end of a tenancy.
Strata housing
Learn about strata housing including the role of the strata council, budgets and bylaws.
Owning a home
Find resources for owning a home in B.C. including grants, taxes, assessments, repair and maintenance.
Local governments and housing
Learn about the affordable housing tools and resources available to local governments.
Indigenous housing
Learn how the Province of British Columbia supports Indigenous housing on and off Nation.
Affordable, senior and social housing
Learn about affordable housing, senior and social housing, and the role of government and BC Housing.
Short-term rentals
Learn about short-term rental legislation in B.C., registration, requirements and enforcement.
Building or renovating
Find resources for building or renovating your home, including info about permits, zoning and energy efficiency.
Real estate in B.C.
Learn about buying and selling property in B.C.
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Construction standards
Learn about BC Codes, safety standards and digital solutions. Plus how they apply to building construction and renovation.
Renter, homeowner and industry support
Find information about housing services, rental information, tax benefits and options for buying first homes.
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Homeowner grant provides tax relief for British Columbians
Friday, January 02, 2026
The threshold for the provincial homeowner grant for residential properties in B.C. has been set at $2.075 million for 2026, providing modest property tax relief to eligible homeowners.