Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy Update

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is updating its Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy (Policy B1.11) to better support residents impacted by redevelopment. Manufactured home parks provide essential housing options for residents with modest or fixed incomes, supporting both housing affordability and diversity within our communities. The updated policy will aim to improve fairness, transparency and tenant protections, while supporting landlords in meeting their obligations under the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.

Why We’re Updating the Policy

This policy applies only in the event that a re-zoning application is applied for that would displace its residents. Please note, there are NO redevelopment applications at this time, nor are there any anticipated applications. The current policy was adopted in 2006 and requires updating to align with current regulations and reflect best practices. Redevelopment can result in the displacement of residents with limited housing alternatives and many older manufactured homes cannot be relocated. The proposed update will explore enhanced notice periods, compensation, relocation support, and housing agreements to secure below-market units.

Process to Date

  • On October 2, 2025 the RDN Board supported the review and update of the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy to better reflect current community needs, regional priorities and recent changes in provincial legislation.
  • On July 9, 2026, the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) received a report summarizing the results of public engagement and introducing and summarizing the draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy (the proposed new name for the policy). The Committee supported forwarding the draft policy to the Regional Board and requested an additional opportunity for public review and feedback before a final policy is considered.
  • The draft policy was reviewed by the Regional Board on July 28, 2026 and has now moved to a final public engagement period, providing residents, manufactured home park owners/operators and community members an opportunity to review the proposed policy and share feedback through an online survey and written submissions.

We Want to Hear From You!

We want to hear from manufactured home park community residents, owners and other interested groups. Your feedback will help shape the updated policy and ensure it reflects community needs. Public feedback received during this engagement period will be considered as staff finalize the policy and prepare it for future Board consideration.

How to Get Involved and Learn More:

  • The draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy is now available for public review. We invite you to complete the Public Feedback Survey and share your thoughts on the proposed policy and any potential amendments being considered. Survey is open to August 29, 2026.

  • Ask a question and we will do our best to respond through the Questions tool below.

  • Subscribe to this page to receive project news, updates and notifications.

  • Provide additional comments or supporting information by contacting the project team directly at RDN.MHPRP@rdn.bc.ca or 250-390-6510. Written submissions received during the public engagement period will be reviewed alongside survey responses.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is updating its Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy (Policy B1.11) to better support residents impacted by redevelopment. Manufactured home parks provide essential housing options for residents with modest or fixed incomes, supporting both housing affordability and diversity within our communities. The updated policy will aim to improve fairness, transparency and tenant protections, while supporting landlords in meeting their obligations under the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.

Why We’re Updating the Policy

This policy applies only in the event that a re-zoning application is applied for that would displace its residents. Please note, there are NO redevelopment applications at this time, nor are there any anticipated applications. The current policy was adopted in 2006 and requires updating to align with current regulations and reflect best practices. Redevelopment can result in the displacement of residents with limited housing alternatives and many older manufactured homes cannot be relocated. The proposed update will explore enhanced notice periods, compensation, relocation support, and housing agreements to secure below-market units.

Process to Date

  • On October 2, 2025 the RDN Board supported the review and update of the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy to better reflect current community needs, regional priorities and recent changes in provincial legislation.
  • On July 9, 2026, the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) received a report summarizing the results of public engagement and introducing and summarizing the draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy (the proposed new name for the policy). The Committee supported forwarding the draft policy to the Regional Board and requested an additional opportunity for public review and feedback before a final policy is considered.
  • The draft policy was reviewed by the Regional Board on July 28, 2026 and has now moved to a final public engagement period, providing residents, manufactured home park owners/operators and community members an opportunity to review the proposed policy and share feedback through an online survey and written submissions.

We Want to Hear From You!

We want to hear from manufactured home park community residents, owners and other interested groups. Your feedback will help shape the updated policy and ensure it reflects community needs. Public feedback received during this engagement period will be considered as staff finalize the policy and prepare it for future Board consideration.

How to Get Involved and Learn More:

  • The draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy is now available for public review. We invite you to complete the Public Feedback Survey and share your thoughts on the proposed policy and any potential amendments being considered. Survey is open to August 29, 2026.

  • Ask a question and we will do our best to respond through the Questions tool below.

  • Subscribe to this page to receive project news, updates and notifications.

  • Provide additional comments or supporting information by contacting the project team directly at RDN.MHPRP@rdn.bc.ca or 250-390-6510. Written submissions received during the public engagement period will be reviewed alongside survey responses.

  • Manufactured Home Park Tenant Redevelopment Policy Update – Public Feedback Survey

    Survey Details

    Manufactured Home Park Tenant Redevelopment Policy Update (Policy B1.11)

    The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking public feedback on the draft renamed Manufactured Home Park Tenant Assistance Policy (Policy B1.11).

    The policy update was initiated following Board direction to review and modernize the existing 2006 policy. The proposed update is intended to strengthen protections and supports for manufactured home park residents who may be affected by redevelopment. The draft policy includes provisions related to notice periods, compensation, relocation planning, relocation assistance, right of first refusal opportunities, and implementation measures intended to support residents throughout the redevelopment process. The policy update was informed by public engagement with manufactured home park residents, park owners/operators and community members.

    About This Survey

    This survey is open to Aug. 29, 2026.

    This survey seeks feedback on the draft policy as a whole, as well as several potential amendments proposed at the recent Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on July 9, 2026 (See staff report here). The survey feedback questions are intended to help the RDN better understand community perspectives and identify whether there is support for additional policy changes before the final policy is considered by the Board.

    The survey should take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. All responses will be reviewed and summarized for consideration as part of the policy review process.

    Provide Additional Feedback

    If you would like to provide more detailed comments, submit supporting information, or share feedback that is not captured in the survey questions, you are welcome to contact the project team directly by email.

    Email: RDN.MHPRP@rdn.bc.ca

    Additional written submissions received during the public engagement period will be reviewed alongside survey responses and considered as part of the final policy review.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help inform the future of manufactured home park redevelopment policy within the Regional District of Nanaimo.

    Your participation in this engagement survey is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.

    The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request. 

    Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.

    If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Angela Buick at abuick@rdn.bc.ca or by calling 250-390-6510. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca(External link) or call 250-390-4111.

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