✅ SSMUH stands for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. These are homes like: Duplexes|Triplexes |Fourplexes|Laneway houses|Garden suites
Until now, most of Vancouver’s residential areas allowed only one home per lot. That’s changing under B.C.’s new Bill 44, which requires cities to update their zoning rules.
🏡 What Are the New Rules?
As of June 30, 2024, Vancouver (and all B.C. municipalities over 5,000 people) had to update zoning bylaws to allow:
Lot Type What’s Allowed
As of June 30, 2024, Vancouver (and all B.C. municipalities over 5,000 people) had to update zoning bylaws to allow:
Lot Type What’s Allowed
Standard Lot 280 m² or 3000+ sq ft Up to 4 units
Lot within 400m of Frequent Transit Up to 6 units
And there's no more public hearing required—this is now streamlined.
🏡 One detached house per lot | 🏘️ 2–6 units per lot (duplex, 4-plex, laneway)
🚗 2-car garage + driveway | 🚶 No required parking near transit
👨👩👧 One family per home | 👵🧑🎓👨👧 Families, seniors, students, renters
🌳 Quiet street, low density | 🛍️ Same street, more neighbours, more vibrancy
🚗 2-car garage + driveway | 🚶 No required parking near transit
👨👩👧 One family per home | 👵🧑🎓👨👧 Families, seniors, students, renters
🌳 Quiet street, low density | 🛍️ Same street, more neighbours, more vibrancy
🌆 How Will This Impact My Neighbourhood?
1. More Housing Choices
You’ll see more duplexes, 4-plexes, and laneway homes replacing older single-family houses ? This creates options for families, downsizers and renters.
✅ Good for: affordability, multi-generational living, rental supply
2. Gentle Density Without Towers
Unlike high-rise buildings, SSMUH blends into the neighbourhood. Homes remain around 2–2.5 storeys tall—just with more units inside.
✅ Character of the street is preserved, not overwhelmed
3. Better Use of Land Near Transit; If you live near a major bus or SkyTrain line, your property may allow up to 6 units—and no mandatory parking. This encourages walkable, transit-friendly development.
4. Potential for Higher Property Value
If you own a lot, you may now build more or sell to a builder at a premium. #Investors are taking notice of rezone-ready properties.
💰 Rezoned land = development potential = increased land value
5. City Infrastructure Will Adapt
The city and BC Hydro are coordinating upgrades to power, water, and sewers to handle more homes per lot. Some builds may need added utility infrastructure (like transformers), but these are being planned in advance.
🧠 What Should You Do Next?
If you’re a homeowner, investor or buyer in Vancouver, these changes could mean:
💸 Extra income from rental suites
🧱 Development potential on your lot
📈 Rising value in rezoned neighbourhoods
But not all properties qualify the same way.
🚀 Let’s Unlock Your Property’s Potential
Want to know if your home qualifies for up to 6 units? Or explore how to build a laneway house or 4-plex?
Contact us for a FREE zoning review and property assessment.
📍 Find out:
* ✅ If you’re within 400m of transit
* ✅ How many units your lot can support
* ✅ Estimated construction costs vs. resale value
* ✅ Design and permit timelines
📧 Email: michael@michetudorie.com
Let’s plan your next smart move—and help shape the future of housing in Vancouver.
# Vancouver rezoning 2024 #Smallscalemultiunithousing Vancouver # BC Bill 44 housing changes #How to build a 4-plex in Vancouver #TransitorientedzoningBC
2. Gentle Density Without Towers
Unlike high-rise buildings, SSMUH blends into the neighbourhood. Homes remain around 2–2.5 storeys tall—just with more units inside.
✅ Character of the street is preserved, not overwhelmed
3. Better Use of Land Near Transit; If you live near a major bus or SkyTrain line, your property may allow up to 6 units—and no mandatory parking. This encourages walkable, transit-friendly development.
4. Potential for Higher Property Value
If you own a lot, you may now build more or sell to a builder at a premium. #Investors are taking notice of rezone-ready properties.
💰 Rezoned land = development potential = increased land value
5. City Infrastructure Will Adapt
The city and BC Hydro are coordinating upgrades to power, water, and sewers to handle more homes per lot. Some builds may need added utility infrastructure (like transformers), but these are being planned in advance.
🧠 What Should You Do Next?
If you’re a homeowner, investor or buyer in Vancouver, these changes could mean:
💸 Extra income from rental suites
🧱 Development potential on your lot
📈 Rising value in rezoned neighbourhoods
But not all properties qualify the same way.
🚀 Let’s Unlock Your Property’s Potential
Want to know if your home qualifies for up to 6 units? Or explore how to build a laneway house or 4-plex?
Contact us for a FREE zoning review and property assessment.
📍 Find out:
* ✅ If you’re within 400m of transit
* ✅ How many units your lot can support
* ✅ Estimated construction costs vs. resale value
* ✅ Design and permit timelines
📧 Email: michael@michetudorie.com
Let’s plan your next smart move—and help shape the future of housing in Vancouver.
# Vancouver rezoning 2024 #Smallscalemultiunithousing Vancouver # BC Bill 44 housing changes #How to build a 4-plex in Vancouver #TransitorientedzoningBC
