Economic Prosperity and Housing
Economic development and housing services enhance our community today, and for future generations.
With Vancouver growing rapidly and evolving from a suburban to an urban destination, our goal is to focus on an equitable economy and improve our community’s livability and prosperity.
Our work includes oversight of the City’s economic opportunity and development, business assistance functions such as business recruitment and retention, building infrastructure that attracts private investors to our city, housing and human needs programs, including the City’s Affordable Housing Fund and parking services.
2023 Housing Report
The 2023 Housing Report for the City of Vancouver is now available, shedding light on the current housing situation and unveiling the goals of the Housing Action Plan which align with the City’s quest for equitable, inclusive and affordable housing solutions.
2017-2023 Affordable Housing Report
The 2017-2023 Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) Report for the City of Vancouver is now available, highlighting the core goals and strategies of AHF and the impact that these funds have on creating and preserving affordable homes, contributing to efforts to end homelessness, collaborating with nonprofit and for-profit agencies to promote housing variety, and leveraging City investments to maximize quality, affordable housing.
Funding and housing support for community members and developers
The City of Vancouver recognizes the importance of housing to fostering a healthy and livable community. We are committed to promoting safe, affordable housing and reducing homelessness through the City’s funding, partnership, and policy efforts.
Housing Programs
Find a place to park, pay a ticket, buy a permit
Parking services promotes economic vitality in business districts and enhances livability in neighborhoods by managing the public assets of the City of Vancouver. This team reviews, manages and enforces public parking in Vancouver. We also manage nine municipal parking garages and lots.
Parking Services
