Welcome to the Local Government Department

The Department works with a wide range of partners to develop communities with the capacity to manage change and provide quality, affordable service to all British Columbians.
 

 
The Department offers a range of programs to serve communities by:

• facilitating partnerships with local governments and First Nations;
• developing local government legislation;
• facilitating community and regional planning,
fostering positive inter-governmental relations and resolving differences between local governments;
• providing information and advice to protect the financial viability of and good governance of local governments; and,
• offering financial support for: communities; infrastructure planning and construction; growth management; and local government restructure.