BC NDP
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Increase the Speculation and Vacancy Tax from 1% to 2% for domestic speculators, and 4% to 5% for foreign speculators
"Eby says he will increase the speculation and vacancy tax by one percentage point, from 1% to 2% for domestic speculators and from 4% to 5% for foreign speculators. The change will help put more empty units into the long-term rental market, while any additional revenue will go to building more affordable homes people need." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13
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Tax finished condos that are left unsold for more than a year, starting at 2% and increasing 1pp per year
"The BC NDP will also introduce a new Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty for more than a year. Starting at 2 per cent, the tax will increase by 1 per cent for each additional year a condo remains unsold, pushing developers to sell finished homes at prices people can afford. The plan could unlock up to 5,000 condos for British Columbians." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-13
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Provide $5M/year, and set a 30-day deadline, for large municipalities to issue permits for applications for small residential builds that fit within official community plans
"Put in place a Small Builder Permit Guarantee: Bring in 30-day permit deadlines for completed applications for small residential builds (up to six units) that fit within official community plans in large municipalities. We will provide $5M per year to support municipal governments to meet this target." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22
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Reach a final agreement with the federal government to fund expanded road and water infrastructure, allowing development cost charges for multi-unit housing to be lowered by up to 50%
"Lower construction costs: Reach a final agreement with the federal government to lower development cost charges for multi-unit housing by up to 50% - equal to $40,000 per unit - while expanding road and water infrastructure needed to support new homes." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-22