| Tenant relocation policy | https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Tenant_Relocation_Policy_(June_2018)(1).pdf, Tenant relocation policy | Tenant relocation policy | <div class="ExternalClass6DAA9D54E69E48EBACA7A5F163004537">
<p class="h5">Policy use</p><p>The policy applies to Rezoning applications and Heritage Revitalization Agreements which involve the demolition of six or more purpose built market rental housing units within a multi-family building. The policy applies on a voluntary basis for Development or Demolition Permits which involve the demolition of six or more purpose built market rental housing units within a multi-family building.<br></p></div> | Tenant Relocation Policy | New Westminster | 2016 | 2018 | | <div class="ExternalClass84E4C382EF5E40D2BA97A11CC4FEF25B"><p class="h5">Tenant eligibility</p><p>Tenant relocation plan must include a strategy for assisting tenants in finding appropriate housing. It is expected that, when assisting tenants in finding appropriate housing, factors pertaining to individual tenants such as ability to pay, household size and presence of pets are taken into consideration by the owner/developer or their agent in order to help find the most appropriate housing available.</p><p></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB5D5F6B748C14E6B855659A7A9D1CA20"><p class="h5">Compensation amount</p><p>Applicant must provide compensation equal to or greater than the equivalent of three-months’ rent to compensate for moving expenses, utility reconnection fees and other relocation costs.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClassB5D5F6B748C14E6B855659A7A9D1CA20"><p class="h5">Other features<br></p><p>Applicant must demonstrate that the tasks in the tenant assistance plan have been completed satisfactorily prior to receiving a demolition permit.</p><p>Tenant relocation plan must include a strategy for communicating with tenants.<br></p></div> | |
| Bylaw No. 7360 - Business Licence (Section 2.5), Bylaw No. 7538 - Business Regulation (Section 23) | https://richmond.ca/__shared/assets/SpecificUseRegs24224.pdf, Bylaw No. 7360 - Business Licence (Section 2.5), Bylaw No. 7538 - Business Regulation (Section 23) | Bylaw No. 7360 - Business Licence (Section 2.5), Bylaw No. 7538 - Business Regulation (Section 23) | <div class="ExternalClass90DD88A0FA1B42AF8A1141565FABD2B4"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Short-term rental of an entire house or residential unit for less than 30 days is not permitted under any circumstances.</p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Richmond | 2011 | 2024 | https://richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/residentalregs/residentialrentals.htm , Bylaw No. 7360 - Business Licence (Section 2.5), Bylaw No. 7538 - Business Regulation (Section 23) | <div class="ExternalClass389F19AE52DE4A9282126BCA711F6D35"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>A bed and breakfast use is permitted only in a single detached housing dwelling unit or a small-scale multi-unit housing dwelling unit that is the principal residence of the operator, where the operator is an individual and not a corporation. </p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassFF9448563BC74A64810F7A53CE2A5608"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p>Each bed and breakfast use must be no less than 500 m apart, measured from the centre point of each lot.</p><br></div> | | | |
| Draft Short Term Rental Policy | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2024-R066.pdf , Draft Short Term Rental Policy | Draft Short Term Rental Policy | <div class="ExternalClass8C5BA7862B6443B88AB237E3FC7AD2EE"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Short-term rentals:</p><ul><li>must be operated in a principle residence.</li><li>is for a period of less than 90 days. There is no limit on the maximum number of bookings per customer per year.</li><li>is permitted in all residential zones, mixed-use zones, and agricultural zones.</li></ul></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Surrey | 2024 | | | <div class="ExternalClass131411B644574A6E9FA6836C65300A67"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Short-term rentals are restricted to the owner of the property.</p><p>A business license is required at a cost of $350 per year plus any applicable application fees.</p></div> | | | <div class="ExternalClassB16CB0EB5894436A8E493AA7F122C8BE">
<p class="h5">Other features</p><p>The city will issue bylaw notice enforcement tickets for non-compliance with the STR Bylaw Regulations.<br></p></div> | |
| Short-term rental business licence | https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/applying-for-short-term-rental-business-licence.aspx , Short-term rental business licence | Short-term rental business licence | <div class="ExternalClassF1FEA16F928C4FAD9DE33BA59B74146D"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Short-term rentals of less than 30 days require a business license.<br></p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Vancouver | | | | <div class="ExternalClass9F25FEEE6A2B4495A5E500A6E8F9EF34"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Can be operated by anyone with a license in the property that they reside in. Short-term rental business license required, which will only be issued for the property which a person resides in. Renters must show proof of landlord's permission in order to get a business license. Owners who live in strata buildings must show that the strata allows short-term rentals in order to get a business license.<br></p></div> | | | | |
| Short-term Rental Operator Handbook | https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/STR%20Operator%20Handbook.pdf, Short-term Rental Operator Handbook | Short-term Rental Operator Handbook | <div class="ExternalClassB917C0F55AEC4C2097657A2F75EF3737"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p> One short-term rental is permitted per parcel; short-term rentals are only permitted in an operator's principal residence. Short-term Rental Business license is required.<br></p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | West Vancouver | | | | <div class="ExternalClassAE532E1916E546EB9F6544F4F120D01D"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Owners and renters may operate a short-term rental in their principal residence. Renters need permission of the property owner(s) to operate a short-term rental.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass84653F5AEBF54DDA9D4E4D79AC245BCF"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p>A maximum of eight guests are permitted at any one time under any single booking.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass1B6201C238764FCF96C2A08C9F36EE26"><p class="h5">Penalties</p><p>Fines range from $500 to $3,000 per infraction, per day.<br></p></div> | | |
| Zoning Bylaw 2506 Section 5.8 - Short Term Rental | https://www.whiterockcity.ca/DocumentCenter/View/4127/Bylaw-2317-Zoning-Short-Term-Accessory, Bylaw no. 2000 - 5.8 Short Term Rental | Zoning Bylaw 2506 Section 5.8 - Short Term Rental | <div class="ExternalClassD2D69C9B356343A8867FEBD38DAA88FF"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Short-term rentals, defined as a rental of a residential dwelling unit for 90 days or less, can only be operated from an accessory registered secondary suite that complies with all applicable BC Building Code requirements<br></p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | White Rock | 2024 | | https://www.whiterockcity.ca/DocumentCenter/View/8003/Zoning-Bylaw-2012-No-2000-Consolidated-Updated-2023-10-30?bidId=, Bylaw no. 2000 - 5.8 Short Term Rental | <div class="ExternalClassAD627FB3707B4392ABBF56F97892154A"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Short-term rentals can only be operated by an owner (or immediate family member of the owner) of the subject property. A valid business license is required.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass3E7B2EB60F6B48E9AEE7014A83D605EB"><p><strong>Additional restrictions</strong></p><p>The s<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span>h<span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>ort term rental may have no more than two sleeping units and is limited to no more than four adult guests at any given time.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass4B579230309C445384585013CA0D89A6"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |
| Rental Use Zoning Policy Stream 1: Replacement Rental | https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/programs-and-policies/housing/rental-use-zoning-policy, Rental Use Zoning Policy | Rental Use Zoning Policy Stream 1: Replacement Rental | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>Requires one-to-one replacement of rental units lost to redevelopment wthtin the City's Community Plan areas, or 20% of the total number of market (strata and rental) units derived from RM and RMs densities, whichever is greater.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Burnaby | 2019 | 2020 | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Any redevelopment of existing rental purpose-built rental housing with 5 or more units within the City's Community Plan areas.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><p>Rents must be at the same rent levels, adjusted for permitted Residential Tenancy Act rent increases. If a tenant chooses not to exercise their right of first refusal, or moves out subsequent to occupying a replacement unit, the replacement unit must be rented at 20% below Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Market Median Rents for the applicable CMHC Market Rental Survey Zone. </p><p>The replacement units must be of the same type (number of bedrooms), and must meet the minimum unit size for that type under the RMr zoning district. The unit mix of the replacement units should generally reflect those lost to redevelopment.</p><p>Existing tenants are able to return to the new replacement units, by way of a tenant's right of first refusal. The applicant is required to provide notification six months and three months prior to the expected occupancy of the new replacement units.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Other features</p><p>Rental Tenure Zoning is applied to any units created through the replacement policy.<br></p></div> | |
| Rental Stock Protection Policy | https://www.delta.ca/sites/default/files/2023-08/Rental%20Stock%20Protection%20Policy.pdf , Rental Stock Protection Policy | Rental Stock Protection Policy | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>Requires one-to-one replacement.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Delta | 2023 | | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Rezonings where five or more purpose-built rental units are being removed.<br></p></div> | | | | |
| OCP 1.16.1 and Tenant Relocation Plans | https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/ocp-official-community-plan-bylaw-r, OCP 1.16.1 | OCP 1.16.1 and Tenant Relocation Plans | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>OCP requires developers to replace existing purpose-built rental housing one-to-one with rental housing, secured with a Housing Agreement.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Langley City | 2021 | | https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/policy-co-84-updated-tenant-relocation-plans, Tenant Relocation Plans | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Any redevelopment of existing purpose-built rental buildings.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><p>Per the City's Tenant Relocation Plans Policy<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>, replacement units must be offerred to returning tenants for first right of refusal either to rent (10% below market) or purchase (5% discount).<br></p></div> | | | |
| Interim policy - Draft Rental Replacement Policy | https://www.newwestcity.ca/housing/inclusionary-and-rental-housing-initiatives , Interim policy - Draft Rental Replacement Policy | Interim policy - Draft Rental Replacement Policy | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>When redeveloping, applicants must replace units with 100% secure market rental units including 10% of total units secured as below-market rental units.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | New Westminster | 2019 | | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Applies to purpose-built rental properties with 6 or more rental units.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Exemptions</p><p>Cash in lieu of affordable units may be allowed.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Other features</p><p>The affordable housing amenity is provided in exchange for any increase in density through rezoning, although the density cannot exceed maximum OCP density.<br></p></div> | |
| Rental Protection Policy | https://www.portmoody.ca/en/business-and-development/resources/Documents/Rental-Protection-Policy.pdf, Rental Protection Policy | Rental Protection Policy | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>The city generally discourages any elimination of affordable market and sub-market rental housing, and gives preference to redevelopment applications that achieve at least a one-to-one, like-for-like replacement of the existing housing stock.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Port Moody | 2018 | | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Does not apply to secondary rental stock.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><p>In addition to replacement units, the city will also seek to use these redevelopments as opportunities to seek additional rental housing that meets the local housing needs (i.e. affordable rental units, 3+ bedroom units).<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Exemptions</p><p>Will consider a ratio of less than one-to-one replacement if those replacement units are affordable to low to moderate income households, or are aligned with other housing needs in the city such as 3+ bedroom units.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Other features</p><p>Preference will be given to proposals that seek to retain part or all of existing rental buildings on site, while adding in new infill development. This can involve the permanent retention of buildings or a phasing of the development which ensures tenants can move into new buildings on-site.<br></p></div> | |
| Bylaw 5100, 2021 | https://www.coquitlam.ca/548/Bylaw-Search, Bylaw 5100, 2021 | Bylaw 5100, 2021 | | Accessible and Adaptable Housing Policies | Coquitlam | 2021 | | | <div class="ExternalClass1E29B224A3E34A47A167DB581B5A0189">
<p class="h5"> Policy application</p><p>Applies in RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, and RM6 residential zones, and C-5 and C-7 community commercial zones.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass16072157517948EEB917C3707DD52C11">
<p class="h5"> Incentives<strong></strong><br></p><p>For each accessible residential dwelling unit and adaptable unit provided, 2 m2 is excluded from the gross floor area calculation. The exclusion of 2 sq m for accessible residential dwelling units and adaptable units shall only be applied to a maximum of 20% of all dwelling units within a building. <br></p></div> | | |
| Residential Tenant Displacement Policy | https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Housing/Rental-Housing, Residential Tenant Displacement Policy | Residential Tenant Displacement Policy | <div class="ExternalClassCA554F00AD264CAA8E6B703CA0F4D00C">
<p class="h5">Policy use</p><p>The policy applies to all rezoning applications that would result in the demolition of any building or combination of buildings containing five or more dwelling units occupied by tenants as their primary place of residence at the time of submission of the application. This includes rental units in single family homes, duplexes and coach houses, strata units operating as rental units, and purpose-built rental units. Tenancies active when the development application is submitted to the city are eligible for support under this policy.<br></p></div> | Tenant Relocation Policy | North Vancouver City | 2015 | 2021 | | <div class="ExternalClass7CC5E7F7B06542A3B875F3101A272328"><p class="h5">Tenant eligibility</p><p>For eligible tenants who want assistance in finding new rental accommodation, the Tenant Relocation Coordinator should identify at least three comparable rental dwelling units for each tenant household. The comparable units should have the same number of bedrooms as the current unit and be located in the City of North Vancouver unless otherwise specified by the household. The comparable units should also meet any other needs and/or preferences specified by the tenant household, for example around accessibility adaptations or pet restrictions. </p><p>The maximum rent for the comparable units found by the Tenant Relocation Coordinator should be no more than the greater of:</p><ol type="a"><li>10% above the tenant’s current rent; or</li><li>10% above the most recently published CMHC median rent level, by number of bedrooms, for the City of North Vancouver (or Metro Vancouver, when insufficient rental data is available for the size of property within the city).<br></li></ol></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB5D5F6B748C14E6B855659A7A9D1CA20"><p class="h5">Compensation amount</p><p>The applicant will compensate all eligible tenants with financial assistance equivalent to 4 months’ of their current rent.</p><p>In addition to this baseline amount, tenants whose tenancy began five or more years prior to the date the development application is submitted will receive additional financial assistance based on the length of time they have resided in the building. This will be calculated at a rate of $25 per month for each full month’s tenancy beyond five years. </p><p>The applicant must also compensate tenants for moving expenses. The amount is a flat rate payment based on number of bedrooms. The below amounts should be adjusted upwards annually from the date the policy is adopted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI):</p>
<ol type="a">
<li>$1000 for studio and 1-bedroom units;</li><li> $1250 for 2-bedroom units; and</li><li>$1500 for 3+ bedroom units<br></li></ol></div> | <div class="ExternalClass27C06ABFBEAB4197A73EF78A5988A5A0"><p class="h5"> Right of refusal</p><p>The applicant will provide all displaced tenants the first right of refusal to live in any purpose-built rental units in the new building, with the particulars of the units to be negotiated between the property owner and individual tenants. Where the new building includes mid-market rent (MMR) units, tenants will have the first right of refusal to rent an MMR unit in the new building, provided the tenant meets the eligibility requirements for the MMR unit at the time the unit is first available for rent.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB5D5F6B748C14E6B855659A7A9D1CA20"><p class="h5">Other features<br></p><p>A final tenant relocation report is required to be submitted prior to issuance of a demolition permit. Details of all tenants who wish to return to the building and the status of their tenancy must be provided prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.<br></p></div> | |
| Market Rental Housing Policy | https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/planning0551568.pdf, Market Rental Housing Policy | Market Rental Housing Policy | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>Existing market rental units must be replaced at a minimum ratio of 1:1, with the replacement units secured as affordable housing at the city’s low-end market rental (LEMR) rates.<br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Richmond | 2018 | | https://richmond.ca/__shared/assets/OCP_9000_neighbourhoods34167.pdf, Market Rental Housing Policy | | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><p>Replacement units must be of the same number of bedrooms as the unit being replaced, and there must be the same number of ground-oriented homes as the units being replaced.<br></p></div> | | | |
| Rental Housing Redevelopment: Rental Replacement and Tenant Relocation Assistance | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/RentalHousingPolicyO-61.pdf#:~:text=Replacement%20units%20are%20required%20to%20be%20%E2%80%98affordable%20rental%E2%80%99,,applicable%20unit%20size%20in%20the%20City%20of%20Surrey., Rental Housing Redevelopment: Rental Replacement and Tenant Relocation Assistance | Rental Housing Redevelopment: Rental Replacement and Tenant Relocation Assistance | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="font-size:13px;">Redevelopment of a purpose-built rental site requires replacement of the existing rental units within the new development. Replacement of purpose-built rental units shall include, at a minimum, the same number of total bedrooms as in the original development.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Surrey | 2018 | | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/RentalReplacementBulletinSept2019.pdf, Rental Housing Redevelopment: Rental Replacement and Tenant Relocation Assistance | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><div></div><p>Applies to all applications for redevelopment that involve the demolition of six or more purpose-built rental units within a multi-family residential building.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><p>Replacement units are required to be ‘affordable rental’ for low to moderate income households, rented at a maximum of 10% below current Canadian Market and Housing Corporation (CMHC) average rents for the applicable unit size in the City of Surrey.</p>
<p>Affordable rental replacement rental units shall be secured as rental with a Housing Agreement. </p><p>The affordable rental replacement units must be managed by a non-profit organization or a non profit / social enterprise property management firm as approved by the city. <br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Exemptions</p><p>The policy does not apply to the secondary rental market such as single family homes, duplexes, secondary suites and coach houses, or individual condominium units rented out by owners.</p><p> If a non-profit housing operator seeking to redevelop a non-market housing site has its own tenant relocation policy, the requirements outlined in that policy may be considered in lieu of the requirements outlined in the City of Surrey Policy.<br></p></div> | | |
| Rental Housing Stock Official Development Plan (ODP) | https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/bulletin/bulletin-rental-housing-stock-odp.pdf#:~:text=The%20intent%20of%20the%20Rental%20Housing%20Stock%20ODP,,three%20of%20more%20dwelling%20units%20is%20being%20proposed., Rental Housing Stock Official Development Plan (ODP) | Rental Housing Stock Official Development Plan (ODP) | <div class="ExternalClassE3D50CC8E46A435A89DD15088296DDFA"><p class="h5">Replacement requirement/guidelines</p><p>The RHS ODP generally requires one for one replacement of all existing rental housing units on sites where a new development of three of more dwelling units is being proposed. The RHS ODP applies in the RM-2, RM-3, RM-3A, RM-4 and RM-4N, RM-5, RM-5A, RM-5B, RM-5C, and RM-5D, RM-6, FM-1, C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1, or CD-1 District or Districts Schedules of the Zoning and Development By-law, to new developments of three or more residential units involving the demolition or change of use or occupancy of an existing rental housing unit on the site. <br></p></div> | Rental Replacement Policy | Vancouver | 2018 | 2022 | | | <div class="ExternalClass05E2C29BC4A246CC8AFE0E9F142A580B"><div><p class="h5">Additional requirements for the replacement units</p><div></div><div><div></div><div><p>At least 35% of the total number of rental replacement dwelling units in the new development must include 2+ bedrooms.<br></p><p>Security of tenure of replacement rental units will be held for a term of 60 years or life of the building, whichever is greater, through legal agreements.<br></p></div></div></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassD486594AF58246B79BF2898E895C209A"><div><p class="h5">Exemptions</p><div></div><div><p>Has some exceptions, such as for co-op and nonprofit housing.<br></p><p>Allows replacement units to be delivered off-site as long as it is within the same zoning district.</p></div></div></div> | | |
| Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw (BL3212) | https://api.ghdcdn.com/portmoody-edocs/v1/eDocs/Get?docnumber=487384, Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw (BL3212) | Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw (BL3212) | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Waiver mechanism</p><p>
Fees are reduced, not waived (50% reduction per unit for not-for-profit development; 25% reduction per unit for for-profit-affordable development)<br></p></div> | Development Cost Charge Waiver | Port Moody | 2019 | | https://www.portmoody.ca/business-development-and-planning/development/costs-and-fees/development-cost-charges/, Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw (BL3212) | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Applicable housing types</p><p> Applies to both for-profit affordable and non-profit housing<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Target households <br> </p><p>Eligible households are those with incomes at or below BC HILs<br></p></div> | | | |
| Housing Priorities Grant Program | https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/guidenonprofit202575175.pdf, Housing Priorities Grant Program - Non-profit Organizations and Cooperatives Guidance Information | Housing Priorities Grant Program | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Waiver mechanism</p><p>
</p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><div><span style="font-size:13px;">The Housing Priorities Grant Program has two streams to offset the cost of DCCs to support the creation of affordable housing:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:13px;">Stream 1: Grants equal to the lower of $40,000 per eligible home or the total of all eligible fees is available for housing owned by either a Not-for-Profit Organization compliant with the Societies Act or a Cooperative as specified by the Cooperative Association Act.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:13px;">Stream 2: DCC offset funding up to a maximum of 75% of the DCCs on affordable rental units delivered voluntarily by for-profit developers.</span></div><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p><br></p></div> | Development Cost Charge Waiver | Richmond | 2025 | | https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/infoforprofitbuilders202575174.pdf, Housing Priorities Grant Program - For-profit Homebuilders Guidance Information | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Applicable housing types</p><p> Affordable rental units are defined as units with rents below BC Housing’s Housing Income Limits or Richmond's Low End Market Rental Program. Voluntary delivery is rental units delivered above any existing City policy requirements.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Other conditions </p><p>Affordable housing units must be secured through a Housing Agreement.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Other comments</p><p>The waiver is offset by funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund. <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="font-size:13px;">All Housing Priorities Grant Funding must be spent before December 14, 2027.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div> | |
| Development Cost Charge Bylaw No 20865 | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Development-Cost-Charges-Bylaw-number-21174.pdf, Development Cost Charge Bylaw No 20865 | Development Cost Charge Bylaw No 20865 | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Waiver mechanism</p><p>
Fees are exempt, not waived.<br></p></div> | Development Cost Charge Waiver | Surrey | 2010 | 2024 | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/corporate-reports/CR_2024-R032.pdf, Development Cost Charge Bylaw No 20865 | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Applicable housing types</p><p> Applies to rental housing developments operating by public housing bodies, where the units are subject to a legal agreement securing rental tenure for a minimum period of 60 years. Can be owned by the public housing body, or operated by the public housing body, pursuant to a legal agreement with the property owner.<br></p></div> | | | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Other comments</p><p>This bylaw was updated in 2024 to include an expanded definition of projects eligible for DCC exemptions.<br></p></div> | |
| Vancouver Development Cost Levy Bylaw No 9755 | https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9755c.PDF, Vancouver Development Cost Levy Bylaw No 9755 | Vancouver Development Cost Levy Bylaw No 9755 | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Waiver mechanism</p><p>
Fees are waived or reduced.<br></p></div> | Development Cost Charge Waiver | Vancouver | 2023 | 2026 | https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/bulletins/bulletin-development-cost-levies.pdf, Development Cost Levies Bulletin | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Applicable housing types</p><p> </p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Class A (Below-Market Rental Projects): 20% of units are secured at below-market rents (see 3.1A(d) of the City-wide an<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>d Area-Specific DCL By-laws). For rental projects qualifying as Class A, a 100% waiver is provided for the City-wide Vancouver DCL and Area-Specific DCL. <br>Class B (Market Rental Projects): all units are secured at average market rents for newer rental buildings (see 3.1A(e) of the City-wide and Area-Specific DCL By-laws). For rental projects qualifying as Class B, a 86.24% waiver is provided for the City-wide Vancouver DCL and Area-Specific DCL.<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p><br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Other conditions </p><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Maximum rents are established for the below-market rentals in Class A and the average market rents for Class B and vary by the number of bedrooms. Projects applying for the DCL waiver andunder Class B that meet the Average Maximum Rents Across All Residential Units with 3-bedroom units that do not meet the rent requirement, but meet the average rents in all the other bedroom types will be eligible for a partial waiver for the studio, 1-and 2-bedroom units. A full DCL will be charged for the 3-bedroom units.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div> | | |
| Development Cost Charges Waiver Bylaw No 5258 | https://westvancouver.ca/media/2840#:~:text=Specifically%2C%20the%20proposed%20DCC%20waiver%20bylaw%20meets%20the,,of%20development%20fees%20or%20charges%2C%20and%20tax%20incentives%29., Development Cost Charges Waiver Bylaw No 5258 | Development Cost Charges Waiver Bylaw No 5258 | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Waiver mechanism</p><p>
Fees are waived or reduced.<br></p></div> | Development Cost Charge Waiver | West Vancouver | 2023 | 2023 | | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Applicable housing types</p><p> Bylaw adopted specific to development at 950 and 970 22nd Street, owned by the District of West Vancouver and operated by Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society. Bylaw framework could apply to both for-profit affordable and non-profit housing.<br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass2A01569B8D944653B764B24CC1C8A5A1"><p class="h5">Other conditions </p><p>Rents restricted to no more than 75% of average market rents.<br></p></div> | | |
| Green Building Policy + Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 | https://www.burnaby.ca/sites/default/files/acquiadam/2022-12/Bulletin%20Part%203%20Green%20Building%20Policy.pdf, Green Building Policy + Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 | Green Building Policy + Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Goal</p><p>The adoption of the 2019 Green Building Policy required new buildings under rezonings to included the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code and an option for a low carbon energy system with lower ESC performance. </p><p>
The Green Building Policy was replaced in 2024, and the Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 was adopted. </p><p>
The Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 is the highest step, resulting in zero-emission buildings (operations), and it adheres to Energy Step Code Step 2 for building energy efficiency. </p></div> | Energy Efficiency Programs for Purpose-Built Rental Buildings | Burnaby | 2019 | 2024 | | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Eligibility requirements</p><p>The Green Building Policy applies to all rezoning, including multi-family residential, commercial, office, and mixed-use projects. The Policy applies to all rezoning projects between 2019 and up to and including projects that received 2nd reading on December 31, 2023. <br>
The Zero Carbon Step Code and Emission Level 4 applies to new development projects, including rental projects, from 2024 onward. </p></div> | | | | |
| Rental Apartment Efficiency Program | http://www.energysavenewwest.ca/multi-unit-residential-buildings/, Rental Apartment Efficiency Program | Rental Apartment Efficiency Program | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Goal</p><p>Collaboration with FortisBC to support landlords to improve energy performance and lower greenhouse gas emissions in rental multi-unit buildings.<br></p></div> | Energy Efficiency Programs for Purpose-Built Rental Buildings | New Westminster | | | | | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Grant/Service</p><p>Energy assessments provided to landlords of rental multi-unit buildings at no cost (valued at $1,300 to $2,000).</p><p>Program offers installation of water efficient showerheads and faucet aerators at no cost (valued at approximately $50 per unit).<br></p>
</div> | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Other assistance</p><p></p><p>Professional support with implementing additional efficiency upgrades (e.g. boilers) at no cost (valued at several thousands of dollars).<br></p></div> | | |
| Climate Ready Rezoning Policy | https://dnv-docs.simplicitycms.ca/documents/climate-ready-rezoning-policy.pdf, Climate Ready Rezoning Policy | Climate Ready Rezoning Policy | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Goal</p><p>Encourages applicants to design low-carbon, resilient buildings when seeking additional density or land use changes. The policy was designed with equity in mind, e.g. to ensure that rental buildings have access to cooling .<br></p></div> | Energy Efficiency Programs for Purpose-Built Rental Buildings | North Vancouver District | 2022 | | | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Eligibility requirements</p><p>Applies to new rezoning applications for Part 3 buildings, as defined by the BC Building Code.<br></p></div> | | | | |
| Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot Program (RARA) | https://landlordbc.ca/rara/, Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot Program (RARA) | Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Pilot Program (RARA) | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Goal</p><p>Pilot project to provide grants and support services to building owners with market rental apartments to accelerate the retrofit and decarbonization of buildings.<br></p></div> | Energy Efficiency Programs for Purpose-Built Rental Buildings | Vancouver | 2023 | | | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Eligibility requirements</p><ol><li>Buildings must have at least 10 units</li><li>Buildings must have an active natural gas utility account and gas fired mechanical equipment</li><li>Buildings must not be connected to a district energy system</li><li>Owners must have the capacity to complete the retrofit project by March 31, 2025</li></ol>
</div> | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Grant/Service</p><p>Grants up to $500,000. Combined grants and incentives can be combined to access up to 100% of total eligible retrofit costs.</p><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClassF320008242514414ACD62562EBA90E48"><p class="h5">Other assistance</p><p></p><p>The City also provides free retrofit implementation support (valued up to $35,000), such as engineering and technical supporting.<br></p></div> | | |
| Township of Langley OCP 3.1.6 | https://www.tol.ca/en/the-township/resources/plans-reports-strategies/Official-Community-Plan/Official-Community-Plan-(No.-1842).pdf, Township of Langley OCP 3.1.6 | Township of Langley OCP 3.1.6 | <div class="ExternalClassA0DE7787B9C24839AD34872BC12AF80D"><p class="h5">Proportion of units required<br></p><p>New developments must provide family-friendly units as follows:</p><ul><li>A minimum of 15% of the total project units must be at least 2-bedroom, unless otherwise stated.</li><li>A minimum of 10% of total project units must be at least 3-bedroom, unless otherwise stated.<br></li><li>The overall average project unit size must be no less than 725 square feet (67.36 square metres).<br></li></ul></div> | Family Friendly Housing Policies | Langley Township | 2024 | | | <div class="ExternalClass0F5E32C60873436AB34C8099721005BD"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Policy applies to new development applications with ten or more residential units.</p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass0F5E32C60873436AB34C8099721005BD"><p class="h5">Incentives and exemptions</p><p>The requirement for the porportion of family-friendly units and average unit size may be relaxed on a case-by-case basis for purpose-built rental housing developments.<br></p></div> | | |
| A Guide to Strata Title Applications | https://www.mapleridge.ca/sites/default/files/2024-02/Strata-Title-Applications.pdf, A Guide to Strata Title Applications | A Guide to Strata Title Applications | <div class="ExternalClassA29716BE6A214A82B83D5C901FE8D660"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Strata title conversion for an existing building which has been previous occupied requires Council approval.<br></p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Maple Ridge | 2014 | | | <div class="ExternalClass7215B6599B454236AF21B5E595A71AF8"><p class="h5">Approval process</p><p>An application to the Planning Department and a fee in accordance with the Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Bylaw is required. Council will consider the rental vacancy rate, proposals for relocating tenants of the building, the life expectancy of the building, and major increases in maintenance costs.</p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass261A2C7EF4E14D7CA180525114F1A46A"><p class="h5">Additional requirements</p><p>Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy will apply if the property has five or more purpose-built rental housing units.<br></p></div> | | |
| Moratorium on Strata Conversions | https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/rte/126941.PDF, Moratorium on Strata Conversions | Moratorium on Strata Conversions | <div class="ExternalClassA2F2116F2365490996F1598DC5FA4D7E"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Moratorium on the conversion of rental apartment buildings to strata title.<br></p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | New Westminster | 1978 | | | | | | | |
| Conversion Under the Strata Property Act | https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Housing/Rental-Housing, Conversion Under the Strata Property Act | Conversion Under the Strata Property Act | <div class="ExternalClassF7F74DF4A5FA41388CEF4385CD55D08A"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Unless the rental apartment vacancy rate determined by CMHC is equal to or greater than 4% for a minimum 12 month consecutive period, the City of North Vancouver will not approve applications for the conversion of rental apartments of three or more units to strata units.<br></p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | North Vancouver City | | 2008 | https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Housing/Strata-Conversion-Policy-Update-2008.pdf, Conversion Under the Strata Property Act | <div class="ExternalClass127F5E3FAEFE48B7B0DC1B61FAE68EC0"><p class="h5">Approval process</p><p>Applications for strata conversion for existing buildings which have been previously occupied must be submitted to the Community Development Department for examination. The application is then forwarded to City Council for consideration and approval.<br></p></div> | | | | |
| Strata Conversion - Prohibition | https://app.dnv.org/OpenDocument/Default.aspx?docNum=2611172 , Strata Conversion - Prohibition | Strata Conversion - Prohibition | <div class="ExternalClass1A21564C454E4EEB840D0B3D6BC04EC8"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Stratification prohibited except when a vacancy rate of 4% or more has been recorded for thirteen consecutive months (three consecutive C.M.H.C. reporting periods)</p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | North Vancouver District | 1982 | 1995 | | | | | | |
| A Guide to Subdivision | https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/docs/homes-development/planning/information_sheet_-_planning_-_subdivisionv5.pdf, A Guide to Subdivision | A Guide to Subdivision | <div class="ExternalClass2478CD6F80144222BD22744C7FA540E6"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Strata title conversion of an existing building that has been previously occupied is subject to approval from council.<br></p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Pitt Meadows | | 2015 | | <div class="ExternalClass3F85052F035B40B6AC3E64E406D6E121"><p class="h5">Approval process</p>Council will consider the following when making their decision:
<ol><li>Existing level of rental accomodation in the area</li><li>Relocation proposals for existing tenants</li><li>Life expectancy of the building</li><li>Any major increases in maintenance costs</li><li>Any other matters<br></li></ol></div> | | | | |
| Tenant Relocation Policy 6.32 | https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/tenant-relocation-assistance-policy-no-632, Tenant Relocation Policy 6.32 | Tenant Relocation Policy 6.32 | <div class="ExternalClass1878588650C44C0CA52D63A8231A399B">
<p class="h5">Policy use</p><p>Applies to all development applications for properties, which currently contain five or more purpose-built rental housing units, that propose a Rezoning; Adoption of a heritage revitalisation agreement; Strata conversions of previously occupied buildings; or Change to rental units secured through an existing Housing Agreement with the City.<br></p></div> | Tenant Relocation Policy | Maple Ridge | 2018 | 2023 | | <div class="ExternalClass443EC9390CB94473BD55D35AF4A6FBD4"><p class="h5">Tenant eligibility<br></p><p>The policy has guidance on how and when the developer must communicate with tenants, recent changes include the stipulation that tenants must be given four months notice.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB5D5F6B748C14E6B855659A7A9D1CA20"><p class="h5">Compensation amount</p><p>Financial compensation equivalent to three months current rent allocated to each current tenant to assist in their relocation and in compensation for moving expenses, to be provided before the move-out date. Such compensation can take the form of free rent, a lump sum payment, or a combination of both as agreed to with the tenant.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass2F9AFF84E34A4A41B14D23DBFA0C819A"><p class="h5">Right of refusal</p><p>Provision of a right of first refusal to current tenants to rent a unit in the new building if the proposed building is to be a purpose-built rental building or contain secured rental units, with rents that are at least 10% below the average rents for the City of Maple Ridge as per the CMHC Rental Market Report for the previous year. If the current rents are higher than the proposed 10% below average rent, then the right of first refusal may be provided at the current rental rate.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass953E1BC56F2C4110981A4A9C167CC454"><p class="h5">Other features<br></p><p>Does not have provision requiring the developer to assist the tenants in finding new suitable rental housing and does not provide right of first refusal is new building does not contain any purpose built rental units. Maple Ridge also has a separate policy for modular home park redevelopment tenant assistance.<br></p></div> | |
| Strata Conversion Policy | https://www.portmoody.ca/media/evyiipqk/strata-conversion-policy.pdf, Strata Conversion Policy | Strata Conversion Policy | <div class="ExternalClass65DC7545523A45569515BC06BEEA0490"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p>Council seeks to prioritize the preservation of rental accommodation over privately-owned housing, so should an application be received to convert an existing rental building of three (3) units or more to strata title, Council would not in all likelihood approve the application.</div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Port Moody | 2016 | | | | | | | |
| Richmond OCP 3.3 Objective 5 - Limit the strata conversion of existing residential rental or cooperative units | https://richmond.ca/__shared/assets/OCP_9000_neighbourhoods34167.pdf, Richmond OCP 3.3 Objective 5 - Limit the strata conversion of existing residential rental or cooperative units | Richmond OCP 3.3 Objective 5 - Limit the strata conversion of existing residential rental or cooperative units | <div class="ExternalClass6724115A39764384A8BF2DD3729E2309"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>It is city policy to limit the strata conversion of existing rental or cooperative buildings involving three or more dwelling units.</p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Richmond | 2018 | | | <div class="ExternalClassCBF6C659E87B42258C0A10F874D2533F"><p class="h5">Approval process</p>Council will consider the following when making their decision:
<ul><li>Vacancy rate (council should consider refusing the application if the vacancy rate is less then 4%)</li><li>The views of existing tenants submitted to the City in writing</li><li>A tenant relocation plan<br></li></ul></div> | | | | |
| Policy M-10 (1991), Procedures for Processing Strata Title Applications | https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/housing-homelessness/surrey-affordable-housing-strategy#:~:text=In%202018%2C%20the%20City%20adopted%20Policy%20O-61%2C%20Rental,,provision%20of%20assistance%20to%20tenants%20when%20redevelopment%20occurs., Policy M-10 (1991), Procedures for Processing Strata Title Applications | Policy M-10 (1991), Procedures for Processing Strata Title Applications | <div class="ExternalClass054CDF81ACF0463DA68B65311F548D84"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Council will not approve conversions from rental to strata title units, unless Surrey's vacancy rate reaches or exceeds 4%, as determined by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.</p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Surrey | 1991 | | | | | | | |
| Strata Title and Cooperative Conversion Guidelines | https://guidelines.vancouver.ca/guidelines-strata-title-cooperative-conversion.pdf , Strata Title and Cooperative Conversion Guidelines | Strata Title and Cooperative Conversion Guidelines | <div class="ExternalClassF91638DDC58648FDA47A996D50F218F3"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>Strata conversions of previously occupied residential buildings with six or more dwelling units require Council approval</p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | Vancouver | 1986 | 2022 | | <div class="ExternalClassDA02FFA405904032ADA619084F3311AB"><p class="h5">Approval process</p>Council will only approve of strata conversions of previously occupied rental buildings if at least two thirds (2/3) of the households occupying the building have given their written consent to the conversion and the interests of all tenants have been adequately respected in the conversion process</div> | | | <div class="ExternalClassB91175968C1A4D3B83C69C63B6AB3118">
<p class="h5">Other features</p>
<p>Upon receipt of a conversion application, the Subdivision and Strata Title Group will send each tenant an information brochure on strata conversions, as well as a copy of these guidelines. Tenants will also be provided with a Tenant Response Form which is to be completed by every household in the building (a household being a person or group of persons occupying a unit).</p><br></div> | |
| Strata Conversion Policy | | Strata Conversion Policy | <div class="ExternalClass420A8A5367974FB0A49067858D13FB6B"><p class="h5">Rules and guidelines</p><p>The District will not approve future applications for conversion of existing rental apartments, greater than fourplexes, to non‐rental ownership.</p><p>This policy enables Council to evaluate potential benefits of strata conversion on a case‐by‐case basis where the loss of rental units is relatively small, while maintaining a clear policy position on larger buildings which represent more significant losses.<br></p></div> | Strata Conversion Restrictions | West Vancouver | 1990 | | https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/4940%20DEVELOPMENT%20PROCEDURES%20BYLAW%204940%202017%20%28CONSOLIDATED%20UP%20TO%20AMENDMENT%20BYLAW%205271%202024%29.pdf, Strata Conversion Policy | <div class="ExternalClass6A308F2495FC46F7886E906DC393C615"><p class="h5">Approval process</p><p>Procedures in relation to applications for strata conversions are outlined in the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 4940, 2017<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB003713A8A5345E5B2E9858562D58F11"><p class="h5">Exceptions</p>To be determined by Council</div> | | | |
| Short Term Rentals | https://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/programs-and-policies/housing/short-term-rentals, Short Term Rentals | Short Term Rentals | <div class="ExternalClassEF7AA7E61037460AA7C7CEE0F43D1AFC">
<p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Regulated through a combination of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, Business Licence Bylaw, Business Licence Fees Bylaw and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. <br></p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Burnaby | 2022 | | | <div class="ExternalClass37D329DFC9594E6EA17D14C270F2B66B"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Only homeowners are permitted to operate short-term rentals; renters may not operate short-term rentals even with landlord permission. Anyone who wishes to operate a short-term rental in Burnaby must obtain a business licence.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassD05073BDF4BF4448B3153BB6A47575BC"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p>Homeowners may rent out a portion of their principal residence for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year. However, 28 of those nights may include the rental of the homeowner’s entire principal residence.</p><p>Homeowners may only list their principal residence as a short-term rental property.</p><p>Short-term rentals are prohibited in the following types of properties:</p><p><strong>Rental units</strong><br></p><ul><li>Secondary suites (legal suites located within a home) and homes which contain secondary suites</li><li>Accessory buildings such as a garage or laneway home</li></ul><div><p>
<strong>Group homes</strong>
</p><div><ul><li>Units with home-based occupation or childcare facilities</li></ul></div></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC5FFB495732D46A5AA1C6BB6A65F012E">
<p class="h5">Penalties</p><p>Operators may face fines of $500 per infranction, with escalating fines for continued non-compliance.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassCB1F0A51F97B4CAF8C0CBB4BBFCFC9EB"><p><strong>Other features</strong><br></p><p>Up to four unrelated guests, or six people within the same family, are permitted to stay in a short-term rental property.<br></p></div> | |
| Short Term Rental Program | https://www.coquitlam.ca/602/Business-Licences , Short Term Rental Program | Short Term Rental Program | <div class="ExternalClass92DD7DA962674B018BF2747A296466E0"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Short-term rentals of a portion of one's permanent home is permitted. The portion of the home rented as a short-term rental must be less than 40% of the residential floor area, and must not have separate cooking facilities.</p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Coquitlam | | | | <div class="ExternalClass782B16C415A0457B8E36F8936FD9B812"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Only permanent residents of a home may rent it out. A home-based business license and inspection required.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEFAE1682D2F44504AA9E2B2515EEC85E"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p></p><p>Maximum of 2 guests or one family is permitted to stay a a short-term rental in any home at any one time. No noise, parking, pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic increases that impact the residential neighbourhood are allowed.</p><br></div> | | | |
| Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw | https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/ground-oriented-residential-infill-guidelines, Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw | Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw | <div class="ExternalClass9B3B569419484113B8A16E4DB7D072B8"><p class="h5">General rules</p>Only allowed as a "bed and breakfast". Maximum of (3) sleeping units in the same building, where the room rate includes breakfast and is for brief occupation.<br></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | Maple Ridge | 2020 | | | <div class="ExternalClass0CFD5A8255024E39BA55B54742CACFFF"><p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Bed and breakfasts can only be operated by an owner who resides on a lot. It requires a license, and must be contained in the same building as the principle residential use.</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassDA11E3F1BBB3481B969D48BD1FFD6637"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p>May not exceed 30 consecutive days per person per annum, may not provide cooking facilities, and shall not exceed 6 guests in 3 sleeping units at any time. May not occur on a lot within the floodplain, below grade, or on a lot where there is a DGS, secondary suite, temporary residential use, tourist accommodation, or duplex. </p></div> | | | |
| Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 7936, 2017) | https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/100_Introduction_as_of_Dec_11_2023.pdf, Zoning Bylaw (BYLAW 7936, 2017) | Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 7936, 2017) | <div class="ExternalClass88D6BEF5D5524F46A87D8E18A8EDCB1C"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>City of New Westminster is not adjusting its approach and will continue to not permit short-term rentals unless the operator has a valid Bed & Breakfast business license.</p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | New Westminster | | | https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Home_based_business_application_form___April_2021.pdf, Zoning Bylaw (BYLAW 7936, 2017) | <div class="ExternalClass0D2892F39DDD4F72B2BEA94414D771FF">
<p class="h5">Approved operators</p><p>Operators ust have a business license to operate as a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) should you wish to rent out space in your home for short-term accommodation. A B&B is defined as a home based business (i.e. the operator of the B&B must live onsite) providing temporary sleeping accommodations on not less than a daily basis, and including the provision of a daily breakfast.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass98A36D4901214B4A9AE07C75B2E437D4"><p class="h5">Restrictions</p><p>The following zoning bylaw provisions must also be met: i. may not accommodate more than four guests except one additional guest for every 500 square feet (46.5 square metres) of floor space over 2,000 square feet (186 square metres), to a maximum of 10 guests; ii. may occupy one off-street parking or one on-street parking space per B&B bedroom, provided that not more than two spaces per every three B&B bedrooms are occupied; iii. if the house contains a secondary suite, the B&B may be operated in either the principal residence or the secondary suite, but not both; and iv. is not permitted in a detached accessory dwelling unit or any other detached accessory building (e.g. laneway house).<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB42155A3472B418091CE2BA2EF2FB062"><p class="h5">Penalties</p><p>The City works to ensure all short-term rental operators comply with rules and regulations. Operators in contravention may face fines of $200-400 per day, per offence, and significantly higher amounts if compliance efforts require escalation. After May 1, illegal operation may result in increased enforcement by the Province.<br></p></div> | | |
| Short term rentals bulletin | https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Housing/Rental-Housing, Short term rentals bulletin | Short term rentals bulletin | <div class="ExternalClass4DB25C6D247849C3BD81C67ED0A545FE"><p class="h5">General rules</p><p>Residential property owners are not permitted to use entire dwelling units that are otherwise unoccupied by permanent residents as short-term rentals. These restrictions prohibit some uses of short-term rental services such as AirBnB. </p><p>The City’s Zoning Bylaw No. 6700 allows for “Accessory Boarding Use” in some zones, which is defined as follows: </p><ul><li>"Accessory Boarding Use" means an accessory Use to a residential use where a building includes one or more sleeping units or bedrooms for the accommodation of boarders with or without meals;</li></ul><p>In these zones, boarders are permitted, provided that there are permanent owners or renters also residing in the unit. The permanent residency of the unit is the principle use of the dwelling unit.<br></p></div> | Short-term Rental Policy | North Vancouver City | 2016 | | | | | | | |
| Zoning Bylaw Section 2.6 a. Density Bonus | https://www.langleycity.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-2025-no-3300pdf, Zoning Bylaw 3300 | Zoning Bylaw Section 2.6 a. Density Bonus | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>Additional FAR permitted in apartment zones outside Transit Oriented Areas (TOAs) if 13% of bonus residential FAR consists of 20% below new market rental units, secured by housing agreement, or cash-in-lieu is provided.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | Langley City | 2026 | | | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Applies in apartment zones outside of TOAs. Amount of aditional density varies by zone.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>13% of net residential bonus FAR must be composed of 20% below new market rental units and secured by housing agreement, or cash-in-lieu.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass3CB8132707554D039EBED252BC73518A"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Other features</p><p>Unique provision for U1 University Zone (for KPU) that grants higher density in recognitoin of their own official campus plan.<br></p></div> |
| Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 | https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-7600-2019, Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 | Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>Allows additional density for multi-family development based on a cash contribution per square meters of additional density. <br></p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | Maple Ridge | 2019 | 2023 | https://www.mapleridge.ca/DocumentCenter/View/26272/Consolidated-Zoning-Bylaw-No-7600-2019?bidId=, Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Town Centre Area Plan, Major Corridor Residential and Major Road Corridor<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p>Between $161.46 to $344.46 per square meter, depending on the residential use type.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Allocation of bonus density funds</p><p>Funds are directed towards affordable housing projects.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4B9F6138D7954AA69E549240E2E2C47A"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |
| Density Bonus Amenity Zoning - Phase 1 and 2 | https://www.newwestcity.ca/financing-growth/sb_expander_articles/1435.php, Density Bonus Amenity Zoning - Phase 1 and 2 | Density Bonus Amenity Zoning - Phase 1 and 2 | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>Only development projects in density bonus zones will be eligible for density bonusing. In New Westminster, Density Bonus Amenity Zoning has been rolled out, to date, in two phases. <br></p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | New Westminster | 2014 | 2017 | https://www.newwestcity.ca/database/files/library/Density_Bonus_Phase_2_Policy(2).pdf, Density Bonus Amenity Zoning - Phase 1 and 2 | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Defined geographically by density bonus zones<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p>New rates came into effect on January 1, 2018, and are presented in a table on the website by housing form and location.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Allocation of bonus density funds</p><p>Council has determined that the amenity contributions collected from Density Bonus Amenity Zoning will be allocated as follows: 30% towards affordable housing, 10% towards childcare 10% towards public art, and 50% towards general amenities (i.e., civic facilities, park space, public art, etc.).<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass93131242A5F948A887251515454769AF"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |
| Density Bonus and Community Benefits Policy | https://www.cnv.org/Community-Environment/Land-Use/Density-Bonusing, Density Bonus & Community Benefits Policy | Density Bonus and Community Benefits Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>Incentives for rental: </p><ol><li>Density bonus for 100% secured rental housing projects (Mid-Market Rental Units required)</li><li>No Community Benefits Contribution for 100% secured rental housing projects</li><li>Reduced parking requirements at 0.6 stalls per unit</li></ol></div> | Density Bonus Policy | North Vancouver City | 2015 | 2019 | https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Density-Bonusing-Program/2018-Density-Bonus-and-Community-Benefits-Policy.ashx, Density Bonus & Community Benefits Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Applies to all properties currently designated Residential Level 3 or above in the OCP.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p>Category A: $25 per sq. ft. of Residential Floor Area increase beyond existing zoning to fill Schedule "A" density. Category B: $190 per sq. ft. of Residential Floor Area increase between the OCP Maximum Bonus (Lonsdate Regional City Centre), or $175 per sq. ft. for other areas.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Allocation of bonus density funds</p><p>80% - Civic Amenity Reserve Fund<br>
20% - Affordable Housing Reserve Fund</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4565AB01B3F74372AC7035955A844CA7"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |
| Accessible Design Policy | https://app.dnv.org/OpenDocument/Default.aspx?docNum=3422962, Accessible Design Policy | Accessible Design Policy | <div class="ExternalClass17BAEC032A2942498BAF9189978A3498">
<p class="h5"> Proportion of units </p><p>Sets targets for the percentage of units with basic accessible design features and enhanced accessible design features. The target for basic accessible design features is 100% of multi-family units, aside from for ground-oriented multi-family units (15%). Targets for enhanced accessible design features ranges from none (for ground-oriented multi-family the target is to explore the provision of enhanced accessibility desgin features), to 100% for multi-family apartments intended for peopel with sensory and/or mobility impairments. It is 5% for multi-family units that are not ground oriented and are not intended specifically for seniors or persons with sensory or mobility impairments.<br></p></div> | Accessible and Adaptable Housing Policies | North Vancouver District | 2015 | 2017 | | <div class="ExternalClass1E29B224A3E34A47A167DB581B5A0189"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Applies to multi-family rezoning applications and form and character for multi family development permit applications proposing 4 or more new multi-family apartmentsunits or 4 or more new ground-oriented multi-family units.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4696405AFB90406F9CE3E757C947D65C">
<p class="h5">Design guidelines and definition</p><p>Design features include space for circulation/width of doorways and hallways, door handles and other elements that are easy to operate for people of diverse abilities, and elements such as tactile warning strips on stairs to assist visually impaired with way-finding.<br></p></div> | | | |
| City of Port Moody Density Bonus Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2018, No. 3142 | https://www.portmoody.ca/en/city-hall/resources/Documents/Density-Bonus-Reserve-Fund-Bylaw-No-3142.pdf, City of Port Moody Density Bonus Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2018, No. 3142 | City of Port Moody Density Bonus Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2018, No. 3142 | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>Collects 75% of the land lift for any resdiential denisty of 2.5 FAR or more.</p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | Port Moody | 2018 | | | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>On any develoment applications proposing a residential density of 2.5 or more.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p>Yes.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Allocation of bonus density funds</p><ol><li>Community facilities/amenities</li><li>Parks and Recreation facilities/amenities</li><li>Environmental enhancements</li><li>Arts and Cultural facilities/amenities</li><li>Public art </li><li>Streetscape and/or pedestrian related improvements</li><li>Affordable or special needs housing or contributions to the Affordable Housing Reserve</li><li>Parkland and other strategic land purchases</li><li>Repayment of debt</li><li>Transportation Improvements</li></ol></div> | <div class="ExternalClassBFBAB6D8960D4C31AEB23AEF73690BC1"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |
| Market Rental Housing Policy | https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/planning0551568.pdf, Market Rental Housing Policy | Market Rental Housing Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>For new development, the owner may make use of up to 0.10 FAR above the base density set out in the OCP or Area Plan conditional to the density bonus being used exclusively to secure habitable market rental floor area secured by utilizing residential rental tenure zoning. The secured market rental housing units are exempt from the affordable housing contribution requirement.<br></p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | Richmond | 2018 | 2022 | https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/planning0662986.pdf, Market Rental Housing Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>A density bonus may be considered for projects that provide market rental housing and meet the following conditions: located in the City Centre, in Neighbourhood Centres, or within 400 metres of TransLink’s Frequent Transit Network or frequent transit routes identified in Richmond’s OCP; designated in the OCP Land Use Map as Neighbourhood Residential, Apartment Residential or Mixed Use; meet or exceed the City’s sustainability objectives related to energy and emissions performance; provide basic universal housing features (as set out in Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500) in 100% of the market rental units; integrate well with the neighbourhood and comply with OCP Development Permit Guidelines; and undertake community consultation.<br></p></div> | | | | |
| Density Bonus Policy | https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/SurreyDensityBonusPolicyO54.pdf, Density Bonus Policy | Density Bonus Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">General outline</p><p>This policy is intended to guide the negotiation of amenity contributions derived from density bonuses received through rezoning applications. While this Policy provides a general framework for determining and receiving community benefits related to density bonuses, City Council has the legislative authority to adjust or alter any component of this Policy as part of its decision-making process in approving a rezoning application. <br></p></div> | Density Bonus Policy | Surrey | 2020 | 2021 | https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/community-amenity-contributions, Density Bonus Policy | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Policy application</p><p>Community-Specific Capital Project CACs apply to any city-wide rezoning proposing bonus density and Plan Amendment where:</p><ol><li>the proposed increase in density is greater than the maximum density allowed in an approved Secondary Plan or the OCP (whichever is less);</li><li>the lot is currently designated Urban, Multiple Residential, Commercial, Town Centre, or Central Business District in the OCP; and </li>
<li>the lot falls within the Community Specific areas identified in the Zoning Bylaw Schedule G Section C.9 through C.17.
</li></ol><p>Negotiated (Major OCP Amendment) CACs apply to rezoning requiring a Major OCP Amendment where:</p><ol><li>the lot is currenlty designated Conservation and Recreation, Agricultural, Rural, Suburban, or Suburban Urban Reserve, Mixed Employment, or Industrial in the OCP; and</li><li>the proposed density increase is greater than the maximum density allowed in the OCP.</li></ol><p>The policy does not apply to secondary suites, purpose-built rental (with a Housing Agreement), social or non-market affordable housing dwelling units, caretaker units, one-for-one rental replacement units (with a Housing Agreement), or any non-residential uses. </p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Contribution required in exchange for density</p><p>For Community-Specific Capital Project CACs, the contributions are fixed rates on a per square foot basis for apartments, and on a per dwelling unit basis for single family and townhouses. The contribution amount varies for each Community Area as detailed in the Zoning Bylaw Schedule G Section C.<br> Negotiated (Major OCP Amendment) CACs are based on a cash contribution of 75% of land-lift value for the portion of residential density above the current OCP designation. Negotiated CACs may (In some instances) include in-kind contributions as prescribed in density bonus policy O-54.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC3DED710DE54BC1B822EBD53691BEA2"><p class="h5">Allocation of bonus density funds</p><p>Density Bonus CACs help offset the impacts of growth and help fund new community facilities and services.
</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass42AB873E58774EA290FF8311B0EED089"><p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br><br></p></div> | |