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