3-year action plan (2024-2026)

This action plan follows the Vancouver Plan's housing vision, aiming for an equitable housing system that prioritizes those who need it most. With a growing population and not enough affordable housing, collaboration across governments is essential.

We will work with Provincial and Federal governments and other partners to address the housing crisis by:

• Creating effective regulations and processes to support housing development
• Using City-owned property to increase market and non-market housing
• Expanding housing options and services for people to transition out of homelessness

The 3 foundational principles of the Vancouver Plan—reconciliation, equity, and resilience—are woven throughout the 3-Year Action Plan and will continue to shape the actions as we move forward.

7 key policy directions

The actions are grouped into 7 key policy directions that will advance more inclusive, affordable and complete neighbourhoods across the city.

 Housing need

Plan for and accommodate future housing needs.

 Geographic equity

Create opportunities for inclusion of low and moderate-income households, and diversify the housing stock across all neighbourhoods.

 Homelessness

Address homelessness by making sure every person has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing with necessary supports.

 Community housing

Significantly increase the supply of social and supportive housing, and support the growth of the non-profit housing sector.

 Indigenous housing

Work with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and urban Indigenous partners to support Indigenous housing models and wellness.

Rental housing

Become a city for renters that provides more secure rental housing options and mitigates displacement.

 Speculation

Continue to address speculation to ensure new and existing housing serves people who live and work in Vancouver.