Market rental housing

We're pursuing the development of mixed-use, market-rental buildings on City land to deliver new rental housing though City-led development. 

What's happeningMain and Quebec Street rezoning application

In March 2025, we submitted a rezoning application for the City-owned site at Main Street and Quebec Street. This is another key project under the Rental Housing on City-owned Land – Public Benefits Pilot Rezoning Policy (179 KB).  

The proposed rezoning will allow for a mixed-use development featuring a 42-storey tower and a 25-storey tower, providing 780 rental units and a commercial space on the ground floor. 

Learn more about the rezoning proposal on Shape Your City  


Pacific and Hornby Street rezoning application

In November 2024, we submitted a rezoning application for the City-owned property at Pacific Street and Hornby Street. This is a key redevelopment site under the Rental Housing on City-owned Land – Public Benefits Pilot Rezoning Policy (179 KB).  

The proposed 54 and 40-storey building could provide up to 1,136 market rental homes, including a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, offering a variety of options to meet the needs of Vancouver residents. 

Learn more about the rezoning proposal on Shape Your City  

Public Benefits Pilot Rezoning Policy

The Rental Housing on City-owned Land – Public Benefits Pilot Rezoning Policy (179 KB) allows the delivery of market rental housing on City land while piloting a new way to generate non-tax revenue for the City.

The policy allows the Vancouver Housing Development Office (VHDO) to bring up to five rezoning applications for consideration by Council.