About this project
The Housing Choices program was set up by the City in 2022 to introduce more housing variety to Burnaby’s neighbourhoods. In September 2023, the first phase of this work was completed, and laneway homes and suites in semi-detached homes were permitted in Burnaby.
In November 2023, the province passed housing legislation that requires all municipalities in BC to permit higher densities on residential properties. This legislation impacts the work program that had been set out for Housing Choices. To comply with this legislation, the City has set up a new work program that will focus on implementing all of the provincial housing mandates. The remaining work for Housing Choices will be incorporated into this new work program.