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Are Government Fees Holding Back New Rental Housing in Vancouver? A Closer Look

Are Government Fees Holding Back New Rental Housing in Vancouver? A Closer Look

Michael Cowling
Published on: 25/11/2025

Struggling to find an affordable rental in Vancouver? A new report reveals that government fees and lengthy delays are adding up to 30% to the cost of new rental projects, directly stalling supply. Learn what the C.D. Howe Institute says is holding back desperately needed rental housing, driving up rents, and what solutions could fix Vancouver's affordability crisis.

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