Owners’ yearly declarations part of B.C.’s housing solution

From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/canada-announces-funding-77-homes-victoria

From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/canada-announces-funding-92-co-op-homes-north-cowichan

On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Rentals.ca released a report indicating that rental asking prices in British Columbia for apartments continue to lead the country in declines, down 12.1% in the past three years.

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.

Annual report indicates tax is bringing more homes to the market

Twenty temporary winter shelter spaces coming to Coquitlam site in January 2026

Seniors, families and individuals in Vancouver have access to 114 new affordable homes and community services with the opening of Powell Horizons, a new mixed-use building in the Downtown Eastside community.

On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, Rentals.ca released a report indicating that rental asking prices in British Columbia for purpose-built and condo units continue to lead the country in declines, down 8.5% in the past two years. 

Housing, child care spaces help women, children leaving violence