Housing

Housing Target Order

In May 2023, the Province of B.C. brought into force the Housing Supply Act to build more housing faster in communities with the greatest housing need. The Province set housing targets for 47 municipalities that are prescribed under the Housing Supply Regulation.

On July 30, 2024, the Minister of Housing issued Ministerial Order No. M262 [PDF - 726 KB] (or Housing Target Order), which requires the Town of View Royal to provide 585 new homes over the next five years. This Housing Target Order set out the following cumulative housing targets for the Town of View Royal beginning August 1, 2024:

  • Year 1: 99
  • Year 2: 204
  • Year 3: 317
  • Year 4: 444
  • Year 5: 585

Housing Targets Progress Reporting

Under the Housing Target Order, Town of View Royal Council must receive a Housing Target Progress Report within 45 days of the end of the reporting period. After being received, the Housing Target Progress Report must be posted to the municipal website and submitted to the Minister of Housing as soon as practicable. The reporting periods are as follows:

  • Reporting Period 1.1: August 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
  • Reporting Period 1.2: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
  • Reporting Period 2: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
  • Reporting Period 3: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
  • Reporting Period 4: August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028
  • Reporting Period 5: August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029

Housing Target Progress Reports

Subsequent Reporting Period and Active Construction

There are approximately 548 new multi-family dwelling units under construction in the Town (March 2025). Once these units are completed, these will be captured in subsequent report periods. Units cannot be included in a reporting period unless they are completed and an occupancy permit has been issued by the Town’s Building department.