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 it's 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.

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. This update includes the updated title of the Policy to: Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection Policy.

On July 9, 2026, the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) received a report summarizing the results of public engagement and introducing the draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection 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 is scheduled to be presented to the Regional Board on July 28, 2026. If approved, the draft policy will proceed 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.

Public feedback received during this engagement period will be considered as staff finalize the policy and prepare it for future Board consideration.

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.

How to Get Involved and Learn More:

  • The draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection 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. - This survey will be available after a favorable motion by the Regional Board on July 28, 2026 until August 29, 2026

    • Please Review the draft policy and supporting materials in the Document Library.

  • 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 it's 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.

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. This update includes the updated title of the Policy to: Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection Policy.

On July 9, 2026, the Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) received a report summarizing the results of public engagement and introducing the draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection 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 is scheduled to be presented to the Regional Board on July 28, 2026. If approved, the draft policy will proceed 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.

Public feedback received during this engagement period will be considered as staff finalize the policy and prepare it for future Board consideration.

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.

How to Get Involved and Learn More:

  • The draft Manufactured Home Park Tenant Protection 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. - This survey will be available after a favorable motion by the Regional Board on July 28, 2026 until August 29, 2026

    • Please Review the draft policy and supporting materials in the Document Library.

  • 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.

  • This survey is now closed. We sincerely appreciate your participation and thoughtful feedback. Your contributions are essential in guiding the development of the proposed updates to the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy.

    Survey

    The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is updating its Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy. The goal is to make things more fair and clear for tenants if a park undergoes a re-zoning application process. Your feedback will help create a policy that works well and meets the needs of people living in manufactured home communities.

    To learn more before completing your survey you are encouraged to visit the following: 

    📘 Guide for Landlords and Tenants

    This guide explains the Act and Regulation in plain language. It helps landlords and tenants understand their rights and what to expect when living in or managing a manufactured home park.

    🔗 Read the Guide (PDF) [www2.gov.bc.ca]

    If you're interested in the Provincial Act or Regulation that this guide is based on, please use the links below:

    🏠 Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act

    This law explains the rights and responsibilities of people who live in manufactured home parks and the landlords who own them. It covers things like rent, eviction, repairs, and how to end a tenancy.

    🔗 Read the Act [bclaws.gov.bc.ca]

    📋 Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation

    This regulation gives more details about how the rules in the Act work.

    🔗 Read the Regulation [bclaws.gov.bc.ca]

    Your participation in providing this input 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 RDN Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.

Page last updated: 28 Jul 2026, 08:28 AM