Multiplex Conversion in Metro Vancouver

Bill 44 is BC's small-scale multi-unit housing law. It requires municipalities to allow at least 4 housing units on most lots previously zoned single-family, and up to 6 units on lots within 800 metres of frequent transit. Municipalities had to comply by June 30, 2026, so these rights are now active across Metro Vancouver.

Most single-family lots in Metro Vancouver now allow up to 4 units, and lots within 800 metres of frequent transit allow up to 6, under Bill 44. Exact capacity depends on lot size, frontage, and municipal design rules. We run a free lot potential assessment that tells you your specific number.

A full multiplex project in Vancouver typically runs $1.6 million to $2.1 million depending on unit count, lot conditions, and finishes. Owners usually fund it through construction financing against the land value. Smaller steps, like adding a suite and laneway home first, cost far less and can fund the larger build later.

Most single-family lots inside urban containment boundaries in Metro Vancouver are eligible under Bill 44, but lot size, frontage, servicing capacity, and tree or slope constraints affect what is practical. Send us your address and we will confirm eligibility and realistic unit count as part of a free lot potential assessment.

It depends on the design. Projects that retain and convert the existing house can sometimes be phased so you stay in place, while full redevelopment requires moving out during construction. We map this out in the feasibility stage so you know the living plan before committing.

Start smaller unless you have development financing ready. A basement suite plus laneway home costs a fraction of a multiplex, generates around $5,000 per month, and does not preclude a future multiplex. We model both paths in your lot assessment so you can compare cost, income, and timing side by side.