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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:45 AM
More affordable homes will be on the way quicker as the Province takes steps to speed up construction timelines and reduce up-front costs for homebuilders.
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Monday, June 30, 2025 12:15 PM
People living and those working in supportive housing will be safer and better supported as the Province begins work to ensure housing providers are able to take quick and decisive action against problematic tenants and guests, and address air-quality issues related to second-hand exposure to fentanyl.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:00 AM
Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:00 AM
The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:45 AM
Landlords and renters will benefit from new measures that enhance supports, while disputes continue to be resolved quickly and fairly.
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:45 AM
More people will now benefit from enhancements to the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program, helping low-income families and seniors afford their rent.
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Monday, March 17, 2025 10:00 AM
Women and children at risk of or leaving violence have access to more safe, secure spaces as 229 new transition and second-stage housing units open on Vancouver Island and in Metro Vancouver.
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Monday, January 20, 2025 12:15 PM
To help more families find a place to live in B.C. and build on actions underway, the Province is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:25 AM
As 337 more affordable rental homes open in Vancouver, new reports are showing positive signs for renters in B.C., including thousands of renters supported through the BC Rent Bank, decreases in rents and record-high rental-home construction starts.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:26 AM
Thousands of first-time home buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a home at an initial 40% below market value at the Heather Lands in Vancouver, made possible through an innovative financing initiative envisioned by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) (MST) Nations delivered in partnership with the Province.
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