Housing Needs Report
The City completed a Housing Needs Report in 2020 to identify current and future housing needs in our community. The report focuses on affordability and demand for all housing types and will support future City, B.C. government, local non-profit and development community decision-making around housing. The study process included 4 phases:
Resources
- Click here to read the 2020 Housing Needs Report
- The City continues to focus on addressing housing affordability and homelessness through partnerships, strategies and policy development. Key City housing initiatives include working closely with Chilliwack Healthier Community and overseeing the 2016 Homelessness Action Plan and 2040 Official Community Plan housing policies.
Legislation
- BC local governments are required to complete an interim Housing Needs Report by January 1, 2025 as per the Local Government Act (mainly Part 14) and Housing Needs Reports Regulation. For more information on the legislation and regulations, please visit the Government of BC's website on Housing Needs Reports.