Community Profile

The District of Kent is a vibrant, agricultural community and year-round destination. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, beautiful nature and diverse economic opportunities.

Our rural setting combined with our proximity to major city centres, provide a fantastic place for you to raise a family, start a business or enjoy your retirement.

Experience what we have to offer and visit us in the scenic Fraser Valley.

Location

The District of Kent is located north of Chilliwack in the Upper Fraser Valley. We're one and a half hours east of Vancouver.

Population and Demographics

Visit Statistics Canada for the latest census data.

Mapping and GIS

Visit our Mapping and GIS page.

Housing Needs Reports

In the fall of 2023, the British Columbia (BC) Legislature passed Bill 44, Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 as part of the Province's Homes for People Action Plan. This legislation requires that all municipalities and regional districts prepare an interim housing needs report to establish five- and twenty-year housing needs within their jurisdictions by January 1, 2025. This report provides an update to the District of Kent's 2020 Housing Needs Report in accordance with the stated provincial legislation.

Read the 2024 District of Kent Interim Housing Needs report.

Read the 2020 District of Kent Housing Needs Assessment report.