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The ALR is BC’s provincial zone that preserves agricultural land for the future. The ALC is the administrative tribunal that adjudicates applications in the ALR while prioritizing and protecting the ALR land base and its use for agriculture. 

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What’s new?

  • Short Term Rentals in the ALR

    The ALC has updated the ALC Information Bulletin 06: Tourist and Agri-tourism Accommodation in the ALR to reference the additional residence regulations introduced by the provincial government and to clarify how the Short Term Rental Accommodation Act and the ALR Use Regulation govern tourist accommodation uses in the ALR.

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  • Housing in the ALR

    Questions about housing in the ALR? 

    – Building a new residence? 
    – Replacing a residence? 
    – Additional residence? 
    – Do I need an Application or Notice of Intent?
    – Housing Legislation

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  • Proposed ALR Inclusion of Federal Lands in the City of Surrey

    In November, 2022, the Commission, acting under section 17(1) of the ALCA, initiated a proposal to consider inclusion of 123.6 ha (~305 acres) of land within the City of Surrey into the ALR.


    The Commission has now concluded its deliberation on the matter. The Commission’s decision and all proposal material is available to view online.

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