The first multiplex application in Port Moody was ours, filed on our own property. This is the local guide we wish had existed at the start.
Free feasibility check on any Port Moody lot, answered within one business day.
Most single-family lots in Port Moody permit up to 4 units as-of-right, and 515 lots near frequent transit qualify for up to 6. In total, city data identifies 3,709 lots eligible for 4-unit multiplexes. The city publishes an interactive SSMUH map where you can check a specific address.
Shortcut: text Dawar directly at 604-808-3797 with your address. He answers his own phone, and he'll tell you straight what your lot allows. No form needed.
Working through Port Moody's process on our own property gave us a view most consultants do not have. Three lessons carry over to almost every lot in the city:
Water and fire flow capacity vary block by block. Confirming what the mains near your lot can support belongs at the very start, because it can shape unit count, sprinkler requirements, and budget.
Port Moody has real topography. Lane access requirements and grade differentials on sloped lots affect where driveways and parking can go, which in turn affects the whole design.
Understanding how the city reads its own standards before drawings are commissioned keeps the permit review on rails. Redesigning after submission is where timelines go to die.
Key neighbourhoods with strong SSMUH potential: Glenayre, Seaview, College Park, and Heritage Mountain.
City of Port Moody data identifies 3,709 lots eligible for 4-unit multiplexes and 515 lots eligible for 6 units near frequent transit. The city publishes an interactive SSMUH map where you can look up a specific property, and a feasibility check confirms eligibility against the current bylaw.
No. Qualifying lots already permit small-scale multi-unit housing as-of-right. You need a building permit and a design that meets the city's setback, height, and parking standards, not a rezoning application or public hearing.
Servicing is the biggest early check: water and fire flow capacity vary block by block and can shape what is buildable. Lane access and lot grade also affect driveway and site design on some streets. A feasibility review screens for these before you spend on drawings.
Port Moody updated its zoning to comply with Bill 44 in 2024, alongside most BC municipalities. The city publishes an interactive SSMUH map showing exactly which lots qualify for 4 or 6 units under the current bylaw.
Your lot's eligibility on the city's SSMUH map, realistic unit count, the servicing and access questions above, and an honest read on whether the numbers work. You get a plain-language answer within one business day, informed by having taken a multiplex application through this exact city ourselves.
Facts on this page are verified against the City of Port Moody's published rules and SSMUH map. Last reviewed July 2026.
Send your property address and we'll review your lot's SSMUH eligibility, unit potential, and realistic options. You get a straight answer within one business day. No cost, no obligation, no sales pitch.
Leave your number and we'll call you back within one business day. Or call or text now at 604-808-3797.