Every municipality implements Bill 44 differently. Our deepest roots are in the Tri-Cities, and these guides track how each Metro Vancouver city actually runs its rules.
The first multiplex application in Port Moody under the new rules was ours, filed on our own property. That means firsthand knowledge of the city's zoning standards, servicing requirements, and how its process actually runs.
Key neighbourhoods: Glenayre, Seaview, College Park, Heritage Mountain.
Zada Group runs under Stonehaus Realty Corp. in Coquitlam. A large, fast-growing SSMUH market with thousands of eligible single-family lots across Town Centre, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, and Eagle Ridge.
Full Coquitlam SSMUH guideGrowing homeowner interest in gentle density across Downtown PoCo, Riverwood, and Oxford Heights. A strong fit for suite and laneway strategies on established lots.
Full Port Coquitlam SSMUH guide| Municipality | Units | Worth Knowing | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moody | Up to 4; up to 6 near frequent transit | City data shows 3,709 lots eligible for 4 units and 515 for 6. We filed the city's first multiplex application. | SSMUH map |
| Coquitlam | Up to 4 (3 on lots under 280 m²) | Rules adopted June 2025. No bus routes currently meet the provincial frequent-service bar, so the 6-unit option does not apply in Coquitlam yet. | City SSMUH page |
| Port Coquitlam | Up to 4; up to 6 near frequent transit | Requires a SSMUH development permit before the building permit, and offsite servicing costs on some lots (especially corners) can run high. Budget for both early. | City SSMUH page |
| Vancouver | Up to 6; up to 8 if all secured rental | R1-1 replaced the old RS zones and already exceeds provincial minimums. Larger configurations need bigger lots and rear lane access. | R1-1 schedule |
| Burnaby | Up to 4; up to 6 in frequent-transit areas | R1 SSMUH adopted June 2024, then tightened in October 2025: three-storey cap, smaller envelopes, higher parking minimums. Model the current rules. | City zoning page |
| New Westminster | Up to 4 or 6 on pre-zoned lots | About 3,000 properties pre-zoned in June 2026, roughly 1,900 for four units and 1,100 for six. A development permit is still required. Queensborough is excluded until further study. | City SSMUH page |
| Maple Ridge | Up to 4; up to 6 near frequent transit | Lots need city water and sewer and must sit inside the Urban Area. An Engineering Service Review is required before the building permit application. | City SSMUH page |
Current as of mid-2026. City rules evolve; a feasibility check always confirms against the live bylaw.
Up to 6 units, or 8 if all secured rental, with lot size and lane access deciding what fits. Vancouver's rules already exceed the provincial minimums.
Vancouver SSMUH guideUp to 6 units near frequent transit, with fee simple rowhouse options. October 2025 amendments shrank the building envelope, so current numbers matter.
Burnaby SSMUH guideAbout 3,000 properties pre-zoned for four or six units under the new Infill Housing Program. One of the newest frameworks in the region.
New Westminster SSMUH guideUp to 4 units on most serviced urban lots, 6 near frequent transit, with a mandatory Engineering Service Review before the building permit.
Maple Ridge SSMUH guideSurrey, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, and other BC municipalities too. Bill 44 applies province-wide, and we consult wherever the numbers make sense. If your lot is in BC, it is worth a feasibility check.
The province set the floor. Each municipality sets the details, and the details decide whether a project pencils.
Cities differ on which residential zones qualify. Step one is confirming your lot's zoning against your city's current bylaw.
The 6-unit option depends on proximity to frequent transit, and transit definitions vary by city. We check current maps, not assumptions.
Each city sets its own setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, and parking triggers. A design that works in one city may need rework in the next.
Some cities move SSMUH permits in a few months; others take longer. Realistic expectations beat optimistic ones.
Most municipalities allow stratifying SSMUH units so you can sell them individually. We confirm early, because it shapes the design.
Servicing upgrades, tree protection, and off-street parking requirements vary by city and can make or break viability. Budget for them up front.
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