NOTE: An amendment to the Multi-Unit Housing Incentive Bylaw is currently in process. The amendment will extend the program for another 4-year term as well expand the eligible area to include additional properties in West Quesnel. The Amendment Bylaw has received first reading. 

Multi-Unit Housing Incentive Amendment Bylaw No 1953, 2024

There are two incentives we can help you access for your multi-unit housing development project. A 10 year tax exemption is accessible through the City of Quesnel and the Northern Housing Incentive grant program from Northern Development Initiative Trust.

10 Year Tax Exemption

The Multi-unit Housing Incentive Program was created to encourage the development of multi-unit buildings, providing more rental options for Quesnel residents. The incentive program helps to make new developments financially viable.

The program is intended to provide a 10 year tax exemption incentive for the development of multi-unit housing that improve accessibility as well as meet set design and livability standards. Additionally, development cost charges may also be waived for providing non-profit housing units and for developments that are low environmental impact, if they first meet the tax exemption incentives. 

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible, projects must include 3 or more attached units and must meet the requirements listed in the Multi-unit Housing Incentives Fact Sheet below.

To apply, you must have a complete development permit submitted to Development Services for review. 

MULTI-UNIT HOUSING INCENTIVES FACT-SHEET

ADAPTABLE HOUSING DESIGN STANDARDS

Multi-Unit housing Incentive Application Form

1901 - Multi-Unit Housing Incentives Bylaw

Housing Incentive Growth Areas

• Downtown
• West Quesnel
• College Heights / Carson Flats