(Information updated June 29, 2026)
In late 2023, the Government of B.C. introduced new legislation to amend the Local Government Act (LGA) with the goal of increasing housing supply. The Province is in the process of distributing policy guides and staff are actively working to identify all the ways this will impact Port Moody. We will update this page as more information from the Province becomes available.
Below is a brief overview of the new legislation, the impacts to Port Moody, and links to the Province’s website for more detailed information on each bill.
For detailed information on small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) visit the dedicated SSMUH webpage at portmoody.ca/ssmuh
The goal of Bill 46 is to provide new and updated development finance tools that local governments can use to help fund the costs of infrastructure and amenities needed to support complete and livable communities.
It expands the infrastructure categories that Development Cost Charges (DCCs) can collect and introduces a new Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) that municipalities can use to support increased population and related demands on community amenities.
For detailed information and the categories included, please review the provincial legislation.
For Port Moody, the Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) is intended to increase the revenue available to support an increasing population and provide amenities that bring social, cultural, heritage, recreational, or environmental benefits to the community. This revenue is not permitted to be used for affordable housing.
Port Moody currently has Development Cost Charges, but the new legislation allows for collection across additional categories to support City infrastructure.
For detailed information on Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs) visit the dedicated TOA webpage at portmoody.ca/toa
As part of the province’s Homes for People Action Plan, Bill 35 is intended to regulate and reduce the listing of rentals of less than 90 days. Introduced in the spring of 2023, the Bill aims to increase fines and strengthen enforcement tools for local governments, return short-term rentals to the long-term rental market, and establish provincial rules and enforcement.
The Bill enables the coordination of regulation of short-term rental accommodations by local governments, including for the enforcement of local government bylaws relating to business licence requirements. It also provides for other matters relating to the authority of local governments and other authorities for making regulations.
For detailed information on short-term rentals (STRs), visit the STR section of the Rental Housing page.
Hosts who offer short-term rental units must obtain a business licence, be registered with the Province, and comply with any other stipulations identified in Bill 35. Local governments can request the removal of listings that do not include the business licence or Provincial registration number.
The new legislation also increases the maximum penalties available for local governments in enforcing non-compliant short-term rentals.
Bill 35 – 2023: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (gov.bc.ca)
Business licences and permits (portmoody.ca)
Residential licence application (portmoody.ca)
Information for short-term rental hosts (gov.bc.ca)
B.C.'s short-term rental legislation (gov.bc.ca)
Amended regulations for B.C.'s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act – January 20, 2025 (gov.bc.ca)
Provincial short-term rental registration (gov.bc.ca)
The City of Port Moody hosted a Provincial Housing Initiatives Zoning Information Session on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Browse the resources below to learn more about the B.C. government’s housing initiatives and the impact on Port Moody including required updates to the City’s Zoning Bylaw.
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