The Regional District of Nanaimo is re-examining rules for full-time RV dwelling. Authorities have introduced interim three-year permits costing $800, acknowledging the affordable housing shortage. An estimated thousands of people in rural B.C. live in RVs, often on private properties or in informal parks.

A retiree has filed a lawsuit in the British Columbia Supreme Court against a motorhome manufacturer. He alleges that his 2023 Newmar New Aire motorhome has multiple defects that were not addressed after complaints. Court hearings are scheduled for June 2025.

A North Vancouver resident has filed a lawsuit against the city, demanding the removal of a concrete barrier installed to prevent parking of his 35-foot motorhome on his own property. The dispute has lasted three years due to differing interpretations of local bylaws, and the owner is also seeking $3,000 in removal costs.

The town of Tecumseh has drafted new zoning bylaws that would impose limits on parking recreational vehicles and trailers on residential driveways. The draft specifies that an RV or trailer cannot be longer than seven meters or taller than three meters. Over 130 residents voiced opposition at a public open house, arguing the change would create inconvenience and storage costs. A final draft is expected for council consideration in early spring.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (British Columbia) is continuing its non-enforcement of a six-month stay limit for RVs in campgrounds. The policy remains while the district works on a rural housing strategy and guidelines for temporary use permits for full-time RV living.

The government of British Columbia is raising camping fees for the first time in a decade due to high visitation and operational costs. The increase, averaging $13.29 per night in summer, will apply to 59 high-demand frontcountry parks. A new $20 flat fee for campers from outside the province will take effect on May 15.

A public hearing on amendments to the zoning bylaw for electoral area B in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is scheduled for February 4. The proposed changes aim to add new regulations for recreational vehicles and campgrounds, including seasonal occupancy restrictions from October 16 to April 14 and clarified setback requirements from property lines and watercourses.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pursuing Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for RVs on private property as a stopgap measure to address affordable housing challenges. The application fee is set at $800, and the permits would allow for health and safety conditions to be verified and monitored. One director dissented, citing concerns about zoning and impacts on neighboring properties.

Airdrie's deputy mayor stated that individuals living in RVs in a Walmart parking lot are on private property, and city enforcement would only occur if the store files a complaint. The clarification followed a local Facebook post describing the situation as a 'homeless camp,' which was later edited. The city's community safety director confirmed the enforcement position, noting no police action had been taken as the residents posed no threat.