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Attachment B — Order of the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs (Housing Target Order for City of Langford)
Official Ministerial Order under the Housing Supply Act establishing a five-year housing target for the City of Langford (effective Sept 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2030) and specifying reporting requirements and performance indicators.
Key facts
- Ministerial Order date: August 18, 2025
- Five-year housing target: 2,993 net new completed units
- Annual cumulative net new unit targets: Year 1: 449; Year 2: 928; Year 3: 1,482; Year 4: 2,155; Year 5: 2,993
- Reporting schedule includes six-month interim (Sept 1, 2025–Feb 28, 2026)
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
ORDER OF THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Housing Supply Act
Ministerial Order No. M259
(This part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.)
WHEREAS
A. The minister has, prior to making this Housing Target Order, considered the information set out in section 3 (1) Housing Supply Act, SBC 2022, c.38, in relation to the City of Langford.
B. In accordance with section 3(2) and (3) Housing Supply Act, SBC 2022, c. 38, the minister has consulted with the City of Langford regarding this housing target order.
C. The minister has:
- provided a description of the proposed Housing Target Order to the City of Langford.
- in accordance with section 4(1), Housing Supply Regulation, B.C. Reg. 133/2023, provided the City of Langford an opportunity to provide written comments to the minister.
D. An extension to the consultation period, if any, granted by the minister to the City of Langford, pursuant to section 4(2), Housing Supply Regulation, Reg. 133/2023, has elapsed.
NOW THEREFORE Pursuant to section 2, Housing Supply Act, SBC 2022, c. 38, the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs orders as follows:
A housing target order is made for the City of Langford, effective September 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).
The housing targets for the City of Langford under this housing target order are set out in the attached Schedule A (Housing Targets).
The performance indicators by which progress by the City of Langford toward meeting each housing target is to be assessed are described in the attached Schedule B (Performance Indicators).
This Housing Target Order begins on the Effective Date and ends on August 31, 2030 (the “End Date”).
August 18, 2025
Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
Authority under which Order is made:
Act and section: Housing Supply Act, S.B.C. 2022, c. 38, s 2
Other: Housing Supply Regulation, B.C. Reg. 133/2023
SCHEDULE A
Housing Targets
The five-year housing target for the City of Langford is 2,993 Units, which is the total minimum number of net new completed housing units required to comply with this Provincial Housing Target Order.
The above housing targets reflect 75% of total Provincial Housing Needs Estimate for the City of Langford.
For each Progress Reporting Period as set out in Schedule C, the annual cumulative number of net new housing units will be measured as follows: a. Year 1: 449
b. Year 2: 928
c. Year 3: 1,482
d. Year 4: 2,155
e. Year 5: 2,993
SCHEDULE B
Performance Indicators
- The performance indicators to measure annual progress toward achieving the housing target are set out in Table 1 and are based on:
a. Progress toward achieving the annual cumulative housing target; and
b. Actions taken by the municipality toward meeting the annual housing target.
Table 1 - Performance Indicators
| Category | Performance Indicator | Data to Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cumulative housing target | Satisfactory progress to meet annual cumulative housing target, measured by completed net new housing units. | Total number of net new housing units (completions minus demolitions) during the reporting period. |
| Actions taken by the municipality toward meeting the annual cumulative housing target | Satisfactory progress demonstrated by: 1. Update of land use planning documents to align with housing targets; 2. Adoption of policies and initiatives to meet housing targets; and 3. Residential approvals complete and/or in progress that met or will meet housing targets. | 1. Relevant information about updates to land use planning documents such as the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Housing Needs Report, Housing Action Plan/Strategy (other documents, e.g., Strategic Plan) including date of last update, and related polices that align with achieving annual housing targets. 2. Description of new/amended bylaws and policies, innovative approaches, and pilot projects undertaken to achieve housing targets. 3. The number of applications received and permits issued in relation to residential development such as development, building and rezonings. |
SCHEDULE C
Housing Targets Progress Reporting
The City of Langford must receive the progress report by resolution within 45 days of the end of the reporting period:
- Reporting Period 1.1: September 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
- Reporting Period 1.2: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
- Reporting Period 2: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- Reporting Period 3: September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028
- Reporting Period 4: September 1, 2028 – August 31, 2029
- Reporting Period 5: September 1, 2029 – August 31, 2030
Progress Report Forms must be posted to the municipal website and submitted to the Minister as soon as practicable after being received.