Housing and tenancy

B.C. is tackling the challenges people face every day, and helping more people find a home they can afford in a community they love. Learn about household supports for you, and for those who build and provide homes.

The Attainable Housing Initiative (AHI or Initiative) provides approximately 2,600 strata leasehold homes at an initial 40 percent below market value at the Heather Lands in Vancouver.

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.

Tenants and landlords can find information to guide them from the start of a tenancy to the end. Learn what tools and resources are available and what to do if you need help.

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

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

B.C. has passed short-term rental legislation to help address the housing crisis.

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.