What you need to know
We're dedicated to addressing the City's housing needs through innovative and strategic development of both non-market and market rental housing through the Vancouver Housing Development Office (VHDO).
The Vancouver Housing Development Office (VHDO) was established at the direction of Council to centralize housing delivery PDF file (265 KB). In addition to non-market rental housing, the VHDO will focus on partnering and investing in the development of market-rental housing on City-owned property.
Commitment to housing
We are committed to building 83,000 new homes over the next decade. This initiative is crucial to maintaining a vibrant and diverse city.
The VHDO’s efforts are part of the broader Housing Vancouver Strategy, aimed at creating the right supply of housing for all residents. By partnering with provincial and federal governments and local partners, we aim to utilize City land for housing solutions, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for Vancouver.
For more information on our ongoing non-market housing initiatives, visit Non-market housing and the Vancouver Affordable Housing Endowment Fund (VAHEF).
Key initiatives
What's happeningPacific 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 PDF file (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.
Review and provide feedback on the rezoning proposal on Shape Your City