Guides for Vancouver Lot Owners
The rules, fees and timelines behind a duplex or multiplex build, checked against the city’s own documents.
These guides answer the questions Vancouver lot owners ask us most: what the zoning allows, what the city charges, how long permits take, and what happens when you sell. Every figure links to the bylaw, bulletin or government page it comes from, with the date we last checked it.
Vancouver Duplex Rules in 2026: What You Can Build
Floor area, lot size, suites, height and the rules that surprise people, straight from the R1-1 schedule.
Read the guide →What Does It Cost to Build a Duplex in Vancouver?
The city and regional charges most estimates leave out, worked through for a standard lot at 2026 rates.
Read the guide →How Long Does It Take to Build a Duplex in Vancouver?
Permit times are shorter than they were, but the order of the steps still decides how fast you get there.
Read the guide →Duplex, Triplex or Multiplex: Which Should You Build in Vancouver?
The same lot can take very different buildings. Here is how the R1-1 rules compare.
Read the guide →Selling a New Duplex in BC: Warranty, Licensing and GST
What buyers of a new duplex home are entitled to, and the federal rebate that can make your units easier to sell.
Read the guide →Next Step
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