B.C. govt. orders City of Mission to comply with provincial housing targets through to 2029

MISSION — The City of Mission says it has received an order from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon outlining the province’s five-year housing targets for the municipality.

According to a statement on its website, the City of Mission says the five-year housing targets state the municipality must facilitate the construction of 1,798 units, at a bare minimum, over the next five years to comply with the Provincial Housing Target Order.

In year 1, starting in 2025, Mission must have 211 housing units built, followed by 261, 355, 434 and 557 housing units in years 2-5, for a cumulative total of 1,798 units.

“Mission has had an ambitious affordable housing strategy for some time now and these Province’s expectations are comparable with our own,” said Mayor Paul Horn. “Mission is experiencing remarkable growth and Council has already been focused on ensuring a diverse housing supply, and on working with developers to accommodate renters, first time buyers, seniors and people with low or fixed incomes. That work will continue here, including a suite of new policies and bylaw amendments expected this fall.”