Housing

Affordable Housing Strategy



Vision:

Ensure that Richmond remains a liveable, sustainable community and
that the City continues to take an active role to maintain, create, and
facilitate diverse and affordable housing choices for current and future
residents.

Project Update:
The Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027 is now ready! The Strategy was approved by Richmond City Council on March 12, 2018. 
PDF Document 2017-2027 Affordable Housing Strategy
PDF Document Project Summary

How did we get here?

What is new in the Strategy?
Input from the community and an assessment of housing needs helped the City to identify five strategic directions that will guide the City’s response to affordable housing over the next 10 years.

Five Strategic Directions:
1. Use the City’s regulatory tools to encourage a diverse mix of housing types
2. Maximize use of City resources and financial tools
3. Build capacity with non-profit housing and service providers
4. Facilitate and strengthen partnership opportunities
5. Increase advocacy, awareness and education roles

Priority Groups and Identified Housing Gaps
The Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027 also identifies the following priority groups in need:

Important Links: 
PDF Document 2017-2027 Affordable Housing Strategy
PDF Document Final Policy Recommendations Report (approved by Council July 24, 2017)
PDF Document Updated Housing Affordability Profile
PDF Document Updated Bulletin for Housing Developers
PDF Document How Richmond’s Inclusionary Housing Policy Works 

Additional Reading: 
PDF Document Glossary of Terms
PDF Document Affordable Housing Open House Education Display Boards
PDF Document Draft Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027 
PDF Document Public Consultation Display Boards - January 2018
PDF Document Affordable Housing Strategy 2007
PDF Document Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstances

External Resources:
PDF Document Regional Affordable Housing Strategy
PDF Document Metro Vancouver Housing Data Book
PDF Document Housing Matters - Province of BC
National Housing Strategy - Federal Government of Canada

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