Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay among municipalities selected in B.C.'s new housing target plan
While the housing crisis is ongoing across the province, the ministry says it identified these 10 regions based on metrics that “prioritize the urgency of local housing needs.”
Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay all made their way onto the list by calculating their renter-to-owner ratios, dwelling-to-population ratios, and homelessness counts, among other measures.“We welcome being part of a first wave of communities challenged to accelerate building“These targets reflect the city’s own commitment to housing current andThe B.C.
The province also announced amendments to end strata bylaws restricting owners from renting their units and to limit adult-only age restrictions in certain buildings, except seniors’ housing.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.It says it will only use the compliance actions as a last resort should municipalities struggle to create the necessary conditions to ensure housing gets built.
The province could override zoning in these areas and/or withhold funding, depending on how housing improves.
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