Bill 28British ColumbiaBC NDP
Housing Statutes Amendment Act
BC has Canada's least affordable housing market. The Eby government has used provincial powers aggressively to override municipal zoning restrictions.
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Royal AssentSummary
Increases small-scale multi-unit housing capacity in BC by overriding municipal single-family zoning, requires 4 units on most residential lots near transit, and creates penalties for non-compliant municipalities.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Royal assent
Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
Sponsored by
David EbyBC NDP