Is Bill 44 still law in BC? The accurate answer is that Bill 44 was amended, and the amended rules are what apply.
What the Province requires today:
- 3 homes on lots of 280 m2 or less
- 4 homes on lots over 280 m2
- 6 homes on lots over 280 m2 near frequent bus service (a stop served about every 15 minutes at peak)
Bill 25, passed in November 2025, widened what counts as a restricted zone: a zone with even one single-house or duplex lot now has to meet the minimums. Local bylaws were due June 30, 2026.
Vancouver is a separate case. R1-1 already allowed multiplexes before Bill 44's December 2023 cut-off, so the City did not change it. CTV reported in May 2026 that the City is considering changes. Nothing has been adopted.
The takeaway for buyers and sellers: the provincial number is a minimum, not the answer for your lot. Servicing, trees, slope and lane access decide it.
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Request a lot check →Province of BC, small-scale multi-unit housing page; City of Vancouver SSMUH printable guide; District of West Vancouver SSMUH page; CTV News, May 20, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
General information, checked Nov 3, 2026. Rules change and differ by municipality; confirm for your lot before relying on it. Not legal, tax or financial advice.