Prince George added to B.C.’s priority housing list
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PRINCE GEORGE—In 2023, the Province introduced the Housing Supply Act establishing housing targets for 10 priority municipalities. Now, the program has been expanded to 20 more municipalities as the Province works with the communities to ensure the housing targets are met.
Prince George is part of the expanded program as the provincial government expects increased need for more homes quicker. Prince George will receive a five year housing target this summer, with the Province monitoring the progress and working with local governments to achieve the target.
“We are addressing the housing crisis with our municipal partners so thousands more affordable homes can be built for people who need them,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “Our goal for the next 20 communities is to build on the work they are already doing, while they continue to implement the recent provincial legislative changes. This group includes communities that are doing well on housing and some that need to do more.”
Recent provincial legislation will provide municipalities with new tools to improve housing including allowing for small-scale multi-unit housing, designated Transit-Oriented Areas, updated Official Community Plans and streamlined local-development approval processes, as well as standardized housing designs that will be available before the end of the year.
