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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?

  • Farm Diversification in the ALR

    Thinking about diversifying your farm operation?

    Read about permitted agri-tourism, agri-tourism accommodation, gathering for events, retail sales, and on-farm processing in our policies, info bulletins, and guides.

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  • 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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