Building & Industry News
Saanich Councillors’ Motion to Remove Housing Targets Derailed
On March 16, Saanich council considered a motion by Councillors Brownoff and Brice to send a letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs asking for removal of Saanich's housing targets. VRBA sent the following response for consideration at the council...
BC & Local Govts Share Responsibility for Rising DCCs
Premier Eby expressed concerns about rising Development Cost Charges (DCCs) on new housing at a meeting of the BC Real Estate Association. DCCs were originally intended to upgrade sewer and water, sidewalks, etc adjacent to new developments. The BC govt expanded DCCs...
Missing Middle Housing Up 59% Over Last year
According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to Feb 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 560 new homes, a 128% increase from the 246 last year (Jan to Feb 2025). That said, CMHC reports 153 housing starts in February 2026 in Greater Victoria. This is a 62% decline from 407 in...
VRBA ANNUAL FUN GOLF TOURNAMENT – THURSDAY MAY 28
Connect with VRBA members and promote your product or service at VRBA’s Annual Fun Golf Tournament at Olympic View on Thursday, May 28th! You do not have to be a VRBA member to register as a golfer or to be a sponsor. For first 50 golfers: Early Bird Registration only...
Built Green for Your Family and the Planet
With concerns about climate change and global sustainability, homebuyers will want to explore the benefits of a Built Green home. Built Green homes are energy efficient, healthier for your family and better for the planet. Built Green homes offer: Greater energy...
VRBA Presentation to CRD Board Re: DCCs
Presentation to CRD Board Re: Water Supply Plan & DCCs - Feb 11, 2026 Casey Edge, Executive Director, Victoria Residential Builders Association View the 3 minute video presentation here. Good afternoon, Our industry commissioned report on the CRD’s Water Supply...
Govt’s Lack of Fiscal Restraint Impacts Homeowners
The BC government’s record deficits may be the cause of more aggressive enforcement of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax. Several years ago, a Vancouver homeowner was charged thousands of dollars in tax for a home he owned for decades and was living in. His spouse is...
Stroke of a Pen Can Save Taxpayers Billions
The federal government’s agency Build Canada Homes recently became a crown corporation. It can be added to the province’s BC Builds program and others spending billions of taxpayers dollars to promote more housing supply and affordability. Those billions could be...
CMHC Reports 407 New Homes in January
CMHC reports 407 housing starts in January 2026 in Greater Victoria. This is a 12% decline from 463 in December 2025, however one month is insufficient data to determine a trend. In January 2026, there were only 105 starts and the year ended in very high numbers. That...
Statement from Brian Trenchard, President of the Victoria Residential Builders Association
Statement from Brian Trenchard, President of the Victoria Residential Builders Association Members of the Victoria Residential Builders Association offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families, friends and community in Tumbler Ridge. Every resource and...