Bill 44 Policy Tracker
An AI-curated feed of municipal planning reports. Currently monitoring Surrey and Metro Vancouver for housing mandate compliance.
CR_2026-R042.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details the City's progress on housing targets under the HAF, including delays in initiatives for Missing Middle Housing (a form of SSMUH) and the upcoming introduction of an OCP Bylaw and zoning bylaw amendments to support increased housing density.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0224-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report proposes OCP and TCP amendments to increase density in Multiple Residential zones and rezoning to CD for a low-rise mixed-use rental building with 136 units secured via a 60-year Housing Agreement. This directly implements Bill 44 requirements by enabling higher-density housing supply and long-term rental affordability in a town centre location.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-RCPH-2026-02-09.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details multiple applications to amend the Official Community Plan and Comprehensive Development Zones to increase density (FAR) and change land use designations, enabling higher-density residential developments including rental housing. These amendments directly align with Bill 44's mandate to remove barriers to housing supply through zoning reforms.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0096-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The proposal involves rezoning from R3 to R4 (Small Lot Residential Zone), enabling SSMUH density (2 lots with up to 4 units each) to increase housing supply. It explicitly references compliance with the City's Affordable Housing Strategy under Bill 44 mandates via Section 219 restrictive covenants.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-DAPI-2026-01-20.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The report addresses water metering requirements for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) developments, which are increasing in Surrey (133 permits issued in 2025). Staff recommend maintaining one water meter per lot to avoid high costs, while allowing private sub-meters for equitable billing, supporting SSMUH implementation under provincial housing mandates.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0390-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report proposes an OCP amendment to remove the site from a density-restricted area and introduce a new 'Quarter Acre Gross Density' land use designation, enabling 8.1 units per hectare (exceeding the current 5 units per hectare limit). This directly aligns with Bill 44's mandate to remove zoning barriers for higher-density housing by amending bylaws to allow multi-unit developments in suburban areas.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-RCPH-2025-12-01.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details zoning bylaw amendments to increase housing density through Official Community Plan (OCP) and Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) amendments, enabling multi-unit developments on specific sites. These changes align with BC's Bill 44 by facilitating higher-density housing without requiring individual rezoning for certain projects.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7924-0286-00_0.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details a high-density residential development (4 high-rise towers) approved via OCP Amendment and Rezoning Bylaws, with a Housing Agreement securing 478 rental units in Phase One as affordable housing (30% below-market) for 60 years, aligning with provincial housing affordability goals.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0164-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report proposes a City Centre Plan amendment to increase density from 3.0 to 3.2 FAR in the Low Rise designation and rezoning from R1/R3 to Comprehensive Development Zone, enabling two six-storey apartment buildings. This directly supports BC's housing affordability mandates by increasing density through zoning amendments.
Surrey_Corporate_CR_2026-R053.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report extends a pilot program allowing building permits for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and single-family homes to be submitted in advance of subdivision approval, increasing the lot limit from three to ten. This accelerates housing delivery by removing a key approval bottleneck, directly supporting BC's Bill 44 housing affordability mandates and SSMUH implementation goals.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN_RCPH_0.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report proposes an amendment to the Official Community Plan to remove development permits for houseplex applications, streamlining approval for small-scale multi-unit housing. This directly increases housing density in single-family zones and aligns with provincial housing affordability mandates under Bill 44.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-RCLU-2026-02-09.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details a rezoning application to convert land to Small Lot Residential (R4) and Compact Residential (R5) zones, directly enabling SSMUH development. It mandates addressing the city's Affordable Housing Strategy and implementing density bonus contributions, aligning with Bill 44's requirements for increased housing density and affordability.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN_DAPI_1.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details Surrey's implementation of Bill 44 through zoning amendments enabling SSMUH, including permitting up to 6 units on single-family lots in transit areas and proposing a three-tier system for development cost charges. This directly addresses provincial housing density mandates by expanding multi-unit housing options.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0411-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 04, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The report proposes a rezoning from RA to R4 (Small Lot Residential) and R5 (Compact Residential) with an NCP Amendment, increasing density from 1 to 10 single-family lots per site. This aligns with BC's housing strategy by enabling higher-density single-family housing through zoning changes.
Surrey_Corporate_CR_2026-R013.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details Surrey's ongoing transition from single-family zones to SSMUH zones to comply with Bill 44, processing 150+ in-stream applications through batched zoning bylaw amendments. This systemic change replaces 14 single-family zones with nine SSMUH zones to increase housing density under provincial mandates.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0099-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details an OCP amendment and rezoning to transition a site from Suburban (R1/RA) to Urban (RM-15) zoning, enabling a 89-unit townhouse development under SSMUH policy. This directly increases density in a transit corridor while incorporating affordable housing contributions and density bonus requirements.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-RCLU-2025-12-01.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details multiple rezoning applications converting single-family zones to higher-density designations (e.g., R1 to CD-358, RA to R3) and requiring affordable housing contributions, directly advancing provincial housing density and affordability mandates.
CR_2026-R053.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report extends a pilot program allowing building permits for SSMUH and single-family homes on up to ten lots (previously three) before subdivision approval, accelerating housing delivery and increasing density in single-family zones without requiring zoning changes.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0093-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details OCP and NCP amendments to permit low-density apartment buildings (4 storeys) in areas previously restricted to single-family or townhouse development, directly enabling SSMUH-type housing through zoning bylaw changes while maintaining density below maximum permitted levels.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7921-0286-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The report details a Development Variance Permit to reduce lot width and side yard setbacks, enabling a subdivision from one to two residential lots. This aligns with the city's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) zoning bylaw requirements to increase housing density and supply.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0399-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The proposal amends the NCP to reclassify a site from Institutional to Small Lot with Lane (13 UPA) and rezones from CD to R5, enabling 10 compact residential lots with reduced lot widths. This increases density to 34.4 units per hectare and exemplifies SSMUH implementation through zoning bylaw amendments.
Surrey_Corporate_CR_2026-R040.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The Surrey 2050 OCP update repeals outdated density policies and introduces new community amenity contribution policies to enable higher-density development, directly addressing housing affordability through comprehensive zoning bylaw amendments for a city of one million residents.
Surrey_Corporate_CR_2026-R042.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The report details the City's progress on housing targets through OCP and zoning bylaw amendments, with key initiatives including Missing Middle Housing development and inclusionary zoning to increase density and affordability. Delays in OCP implementation and zoning amendments directly impact housing acceleration efforts.
Surrey_Detailed_Minutes_MIN-RCLU-2026-01-26.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The report details a rezoning application to Small Lot Residential Zone (R4), which increases density potential, and includes a condition requiring a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant to address the City's Affordable Housing Strategy, directly linking to housing affordability mandates.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7922-0301-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
The proposal amends the NCP to change from Medium to High Density Townhouse and rezones to RM-30, enabling 82 townhouse units with reduced setbacks via variance permits. This increases housing density and aligns with Bill 44's goals for higher-density housing supply.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7918-0266-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The report updates a rezoning application to align with SSMUH zoning bylaw amendments (replacing RF with R3), requiring administrative adjustments without altering project density or use. The rezoning is OCP-consistent, eliminating public hearing requirements under Bill 44.
CR_2026-R013.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: High
This report details Surrey's eighteenth batch of in-stream zoning bylaw amendments to transition from single-family zones to Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) zones, aligning with Bill 44 requirements. The amendments replace 14 single-family zones and other low-density zones with SSMUH zones, directly increasing housing density and supporting provincial housing affordability mandates.
Surrey_Planning_PLR_7925-0342-00.pdf →
Report Date: April 03, 2026 | Impact Level: Medium
The proposal increases density from 5 to 10.3 units per hectare by removing the site from a Suburban Density Exception Area and rezoning to R2, requiring a two-lot subdivision with a lot width variance. It mandates affordable housing contributions through the City's Affordable Housing Strategy.