Maple Ridge’s population is growing at twice the national average with 106,000 residents and counting. To keep pace with this continued growth, we’re leveraging innovative policies, strategic planning, digital tools, streamlined processes, and strong partnerships to help ensure that we deliver more housing that is affordable, inclusive, and integrates with our plans for future focused and sustainable city growth.
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Policies and Plans: The Right Development in the Right Places
Guided by provincial legislation, driven by data, and informed by input from the community, we're planning for intentional and inclusive growth. Recent updates to our Official Community Plan and new policies and funding have helped shape a strategic vision for housing in our city that is both beneficial and sustainable for developers, builders, and residents from all walks of life.
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We've exceeded our year one growth target by 23% - we built 751 net new homes. We're working to meet BC’s Housing Supply Act target of 3,954 by June 2029.
The City's Official Community Plan (OCP) and related area plans (Albion, Hammond, Silver Valley, Town Centre) are being updated to meet the Province's legislative requirements to ensure local plans align with provincial housing targets. For more information, visit MapleRidge.ca/OCPAreaPlans.
Read the full Maple Ridge Official Community Plan here:
Protecting available rental units by requiring replacement of lost units in redeveloped buildings.
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$16.6M in federal funding will support 22 actions across seven initiatives—zoning reform, pre-approved plans, digital permitting, support for affordable housing, and more.
The City is exploring transitioning existing policies to a proposed Tenant Protection Bylaw to strengthen tenant supports for displaced tenants affected by redevelopment.
Transportation: Aligning Housing Growth With Infrastructure Projects
Housing growth inevitably means that there will be an increased strain on our current infrastructure and amenities. The City is planning for intentional, data-driven growth—ensuring that housing is developed in areas where infrastructure, services, and amenities can best support it. This includes a strong focus on transit-oriented areas, the Town Centre, and walkable neighbourhoods close to shops, parks, and schools.
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Growth is focused around walkable, connected areas close to transit, jobs, and amenities.
We’re expanding housing options through updated zoning and new tools that support affordability and livability. We are committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and equitable housing solutions for all.
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Recent zoning changes allow for three and four homes per lot in many residential areas, and up to six homes per lot on some properties close to transit.
Tools and Services: We're Making It Easier to Build Homes
The ongoing work of our Development Services Optimization program has brought key permit applications online for simpler submissions, a convenient review process, and faster approvals. We’re committed to investing in people, programs, policies, and processes to make it easier than ever to do business in Maple Ridge while addressing our current and future housing needs.
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New tool to help property owners see what can be built on their lot.
BC’s first municipal concierge program, guiding key projects—including those focused on affordability—through faster and more efficient planning approvals.
A digital resource to help residents and builders understand how small-scale multi-unit housing can fit into neighbourhoods while following City requirements.
Stay Connected: Get the Latest News on Housing-Related Projects
Whether you're a builder, tenant, senior, or new homeowner, the future of housing in Maple Ridge is important for everyone. We invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our city.
20-year corporate work program that identifies proposed capital expenditures.
We’re Ready to Build. And We’re Listening.
Whether you’re a renter, builder, senior, or new family to the community, housing is a shared priority. We invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our city.
