Housing Needs Report
Learn about current and future housing needs in Surrey.
In April 2022, we released the Surrey Housing Needs Report. The report helps us better understand current and future housing needs in Surrey and will inform planning processes and policies.
Key Documents
Background Information
In April 2019, new provincial legislation amended the Local Government Act establishing a requirement for local governments to complete housing needs reports by April 2022 and every five years thereafter.
The City received funding from the Union of BC Municipalities to create a Surrey Housing Needs Report.
The City engaged a diversity of residents and stakeholders in sharing their experiences and perspectives on housing needs in Surrey. The Surrey Housing Needs Report compiles data and results from community consultations on current and anticipated housing needs in Surrey.
Council Reports
On November 12, 2019, Council endorsed Corporate Report R221 which approved an application to the UBCM for funding to carry out a Surrey Housing Needs Report.
On March 28, 2022, Council endorsed Corporate Report R053 which approved the public release of the Surrey Housing Needs Report.