SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition have announced their plan “A Home For Everyone” to increase the housing supply in the city and create affordability by cutting red tape.

McCallum’s plan is to fast track housing permit approvals by creating an online system that allows residents to choose a stock template of a house plan. Once they have submitted their request, they will receive a permit in two weeks – cutting down on the red tape and expediting the process.

McCallum said: “The residents of Surrey should not have to leave the city they grew up in to buy a house. The Safe Surrey Coalition is taking immediate action with the “A Home For Everyone” plan to help with housing supply and affordability.”

He added: “We believe that by expediting the permits and cutting down on red tape, the affordable and attainable housing supply will increase. It’s time for Surrey to have available and attainable affordable housing.”

For more information on the Mayor and the Safe Surrey Coalition, contact info@safesurreycoalition.ca or visit their website at https://safesurreycoalition.ca/.