WHEREAS manufactured home parks are a unique type of housing that provides an affordable option and lifestyle for people who may not wish to live in traditional multi-family housing; AND WHEREAS the redevelopment of existing manufactured home parks is an aspect of urban growth and change, and manufactured home parks are under increasing pressure for redevelopment; AND WHEREAS residents who are more vulnerable e.g., seniors, those with health issues and with low incomes may find displacement due to potential redevelopment of these areas to be a particular challenge: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government be requested to make changes to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, similar to those outlined in the City of Coquitlams Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Tenant Assistance Policy, to ensure that tenants being displaced due to redevelopment are assisted in the relocation process and fairly compensated for their displacement by the developer.
Ministry of Forests Range Minister Responsible for Housing The Ministry of Forests and Range Ministry has made changes to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act Regulation to provide stability to tenants. The intent is to encourage manufactured home parks to remain open and to encourage the expansion and development of new parks. In addition, the Government of British Columbia Government has doubled the funding for the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters SAFER program to provide more assistance to low income seniors on fixed incomes. Government commissioned an independent consultant to identify options to maintain and increase affordable housing in manufactured home parks. Recommendations are being considered.