Planning a suite in your new home? Here's where legal secondary suites are allowed in Vancouver and Burnaby, the main BC Building Code requirements, and why it's far easier to design one in from the start.
Most Burnaby lots that used to allow one house can now hold 3, 4 or even 6 homes. Here is what Burnaby's R1 zoning allows in 2026, what changed in late 2025, and what it costs to build more than one home.
BC's zoning rules now let far more lots qualify for multiple units. Here's what actually determines how many, the parking change most people miss, and what still depends on your specific city.
BC's zoning changes opened the door to duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on lots that used to allow only a single home. Here's how to think through which option actually fits your property and goals.
