Vancouver Housing Starts Surge 21% in March 2026
Vancouver’s construction sector saw a significant jump this March, with total housing starts reaching 1,716 units - a 21% increase over March 2025.
While every sector showed growth, Apartments continue to be the primary engine of the market, jumping nearly 23% year-over-year. Even the often-lagging Town & Row House segment posted a strong 21.5% gain. This upward momentum in Q1 suggests that despite high input costs, developers are pushing forward to meet the region's critical inventory needs.
Key Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Apartments: 1,361 starts (+22.9%)
Town & Row: 79 starts (+21.5%)
Semi-Detached: 116 starts (+18.4%)
Single Houses: 160 starts (+8.1%)
Compare these figures to the February 2026 report .
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