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$114 million renovation investment will create safe, affordable homes for those in need for many years to come. Thirteen provincially owned Single Room Occupancy Hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will be renovated and restored. Construction is expected to begin in late 2012, and be completed by the end of 2016.
Home Adaptations for Independence
A new program is available to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities finance home modifications for accessible, safe and independent living.
Strata Property Act Regulations
New regulations under the Strata Property Act that improve accountability in strata corporations have been introduced. Building Enclosure Design Guide:
A new guide to enhance the quality of wood-frame, multi-unit residential buildings. |
Responding to the need for change in the building regulatory system. |
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Improving the lives of B.C. residents facing housing challenges. |
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Reducing buildings’ energy and water use. |
Our responsibilities cover a broad range of regulatory and policy areas related to housing in British Columbia that include:
