Maple Ridge is growing at twice the national average with 106,000 residents and counting. 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 smart, sustainable city growth.
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Policies and Plans: The Right Development in the Right Places
We're planning for smart, inclusive growth that’s guided by provincial legislation and driven by data.
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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 means supporting the transportation, utility, and recreation infrastructure to ensure we maintain a high standard of living for everyone in our growing community.
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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, inclusive policies, and new tools that support affordability and livability.
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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.
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.
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.
