Province Of BC Working To Create New Standardized Designs For Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Homes

The BC Government continues to try to find ways to get new homes built.

“In order to address our housing crisis, we must use innovative solutions to enable housing to be built faster,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “Having standardized building designs available can help streamline the permitting process. We will work to add additional designs in the coming years to ensure our communities remain vibrant and have a variety of housing options.”

It’s working to create new standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit homes, such as townhomes, triplexes, and laneway homes.

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing says having standardized building designs available can help streamline the permitting process.

Through the new Standardized Housing Design Project, the Province is creating new standardized, customizable residential designs for small-scale, multi-unit housing built on single lots.

These designs can be adopted by local governments and offered to builders and homeowners at a significantly below-market cost to expedite permitting and development.

The move follows the recent introduction of legislation that, when passed, will allow three to four units on land currently zoned for single-family homes and duplexes, and as many as six units near bus stops with frequent transit service.

Standardized designs and plans are expected to be available to local governments by summer 2024.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.