Build more
on your lot.
BC's SSMUH rules now allow several homes on lots that once permitted only one. Belvoir builds that new density — duplexes, fourplexes and townhomes — to a finished-home standard, not a spec-grade one.
Gentle density, now legal almost everywhere
Under Bill 44, most BC municipalities must now permit small-scale multi-unit housing on lots that were previously restricted to a single house or a duplex. In practice that means typically three to four homes on a standard lot, and up to six on larger lots near frequent transit.
The precise unit count, lot-size thresholds and parking rules vary by municipality and by the lot itself — so the honest first step is always to confirm what your address can carry. That's exactly where we start.
Why build SSMUH
Income & helpers
Additional units can generate rent or carry a mortgage helper — turning a single lot into a working asset.
Lot value
More permitted homes on the same land can meaningfully lift what the property is worth, today and at sale.
Room for family
Multi-generational living, an adult child's first home, or a downsizer's suite — without leaving the neighbourhood.
How we build it
What your lot allows
We read your municipality's SSMUH rules against your actual lot — units, form, parking and servicing — before anything is drawn.
Not just yield
We design for daylight, privacy, sound separation and outdoor space — homes people want to live in, not stacked boxes.
Under one roof
We carry approvals and construction with our own site management, so one team is accountable from lot to keys.
SSMUH rules differ by municipality and change as cities update bylaws — we confirm the current specifics for your lot rather than quoting numbers that may not apply to it.
SSMUH — common questions
What is SSMUH in BC?
SSMUH — Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing — is the housing introduced under BC's Bill 44. It requires most municipalities to allow several homes on lots that were previously zoned for just one house or a duplex, making gentle density legal across much of the province.
How many units can I build under SSMUH?
As a general rule, SSMUH allows three to four homes on a typical residential lot, and up to six on larger lots close to frequent transit. The exact number depends on your municipality, lot size and location — we confirm what your specific address allows during feasibility.
What kinds of homes count as SSMUH?
Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and similar small-scale multi-unit forms — including, in many cases, a suite or laneway home. The goal is more homes per lot without the scale of an apartment building.
Why build SSMUH instead of a single house?
More homes on the same land can mean rental income or a mortgage helper, room for family, and a meaningful uplift in what the lot is worth — while helping address the housing shortage. Built well, it's a better long-term asset than a single spec home.