Homeowner & Builder Resources
Find resources for homeowners and builders available from various services and agencies.
Development Services
BC Housing
BC Housing provides programs such as grants, seminars, workshops and webinars to provide best practices, up-to-date research and building code information.
Learn more: bchousing.org
BC Residential Tenancy Branch
This provincial office supports residential tenants and landlords. Learn about becoming a landlord and how to resolve disputes.
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies
Cooperative Housing Federation of BC (CHFBC)
The CHFBC provides support to housing co-ops, those interested in creating one, and manages a community land trust to support the creation of new community housing and preserve existing homes. They provide education, consulting services, and resources for Co-ops.
Learn more: chf.bc.ca
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
The CMHC is a financial institution that provides housing finance solutions, housing research, and funding programs.
Learn more: cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Permit Connect BC
The Province of BC is making it easier to access provincial natural resource permits for housing development projects. The Permit Connect Navigator Service is the new way to apply for provincial natural resource permits issued by Ministries such as: the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Forests (ie. Archaeology Branch), and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
Learn more: permitconnectbc.gov.bc.ca