Community Information Meeting – North Pender Housing Access and Affordability Project

Posted on September 29, 2025

Housing availability and affordability have been ongoing challenges on North Pender Island for more than a decade. The North Pender Island Local Trust Committee (LTC) has taken steps such as permitting secondary suites and regulating short-term vacation rentals. While these efforts have resulted in some increased land use policy and regulatory support for a mix of housing options, housing issues are a growing concern on the island, as they are in many other communities.

To respond to these challenges, the LTC launched the Housing Access and Affordability Project in summer 2024. This project is focused on:

  • Reviewing existing housing options

  • Considering housing-related bylaw amendments

  • Developing a community-driven Housing Action Plan

Work so far has included community consultation and input from a special Advisory Planning Commission (APC) on Housing.

Get Involved

  • Attend the next housing-related Community Information Meeting

      • Date: October 25

      • Location: Church Hall, 4703 Canal Rd, North Pender Island, BC

      • Agenda:
        • 12:00 – 1:00 Open House – Q/A with staff and trustees
        • 1:00 – 2:00 Staff update and Action Plan overview
        • 2:00 – 2:15 Preliminary Recommendations Report – Advisory Planning Commission (APC)
        • 2:15 – 2:30 Break
        • 2:30 – 3:45 Community discussion on options
        • 3:45 – 4:00 Next steps and meeting close

  • Provide input on proposed bylaw amendments to the North Pender Island LTC.

  • Attend LTC meetings: Meetings and Events

  • Connect with Islands Trust staff: Brad Smith, Island Planner, (250) 405 5194, bsmith@islandstrust.bc.ca

  • Subscribe for project updates to stay informed.

Learn more on the North Pender Housing Access and Affordability Project webpage.