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Every project is a reflection of the homeowner's vision and our commitment to detail.
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Custom renovations and builds for discerning homeowners across Metro Vancouver.
Schedule a ConsultationFrom custom homes and income-generating multiplexes to precision renovations, we handle every detail so you can focus on the vision.
A second dwelling in your backyard for rental income or multi-gen living.
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Custom cabinetry, stone countertops, refined hardware. The kitchen is the heart of your home. We treat it that way with no shortcuts in the spaces you live in most.
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Laneway Houses
We design and build laneway houses that are beautiful, code-compliant, and built to last. Whether you're looking for rental income, multi-generational living, or long-term property value, we deliver.
Why Build a Laneway House?
Vancouver's rental market is one of the tightest in Canada. A well-built laneway home can generate meaningful monthly income, offsetting your mortgage or supplementing your retirement.
Learn moreKeep aging parents close or give an adult child a private, independent space right in your backyard. Same property, everyone's own home. No compromises on privacy or independence.
Learn moreA quality laneway house adds real, appraised value to your investment. In Vancouver's market, income-generating properties consistently command higher sale prices and attract more qualified buyers.
Learn moreDoes Your Property Qualify?
Most single-family lots in Vancouver qualify under the new R1-1 zoning. Key requirements:
Not sure if your lot qualifies? We offer a free feasibility review. No drawings, no commitment.
Our Process
We assess your lot, zoning, and FSR headroom before you spend a dollar.
Permit-ready architectural and structural drawings, built around your goals.
We manage the full City of Vancouver submission. Permits typically take 18–28 weeks. We track every step.
Experienced crews, BC Building Code standards, regular progress updates to you.
We coordinate the occupancy inspection and walk you through every room of your finished home.
No obligation. Just honest answers.
Duplexes & Multiplexes
At Pacific Homes Ltd, we specialize in designing and building duplexes and multiplexes that maximize what your Vancouver property can do. Thanks to landmark zoning changes now in effect across the city, homeowners and investors have an unprecedented opportunity to multiply the value and income potential of a single residential lot, without any rezoning required.
In October 2023, the City of Vancouver replaced all former RS single-family zones with the unified R1-1 (Residential Inclusive) zone, driven by BC's Bill 44 housing legislation. This change allows duplexes and multiplexes of up to 6 strata-titled units — or up to 8 units if secured as rental — on most standard residential lots across the city. No rezoning application. No public hearing. No uncertainty. These projects are now outright permitted as-of-right under Vancouver's zoning bylaw.
Duplex or multiplex: what's right for you?
A duplex creates two principal dwellings on your lot. Each unit can include a secondary suite or lock-off unit, effectively creating up to four self-contained living spaces from a single property.
A multiplex puts 3 to 8 fully self-contained homes on a single standard lot. Units can be strata-titled and sold individually (up to 6) or held as a secured rental portfolio (up to 8 units).
R1-1 Zoning at a Glance
| Project Type | Min. Lot Area | Min. Frontage | Base FSR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplex (with suites) | Any R1-1 lot | Any R1-1 frontage | 0.70 |
| 3–4 unit multiplex | 306 m² (~3,295 sq ft) | 10.0 m (~33 ft) | 0.70 |
| 5 unit multiplex | 464 m² (~4,994 sq ft) | 13.4 m (~44 ft) | 0.70 |
| 6 unit multiplex | 557 m² (~5,995 sq ft) | 15.1 m (~50 ft) | 0.70 |
| 7–8 unit rental multiplex | 557 m² (~5,995 sq ft) | 15.1 m (~50 ft) | Up to 1.00 |
FSR can increase to 1.00 if all units are secured as purpose-built rental, and up to 1.25 for projects meeting net-zero energy standards.
A well-built fourplex in Metro Vancouver can generate $134,000–$163,000 in gross annual rental income. New construction is exempt from rent control at first occupancy.
Multiplexes sell on Vancouver's west side at a median of roughly $1,414 per square foot, converting a single-family asset into a multi-unit property with significantly higher market value.
Up to 6 units can be individually strata-titled and sold, or retained as a rental portfolio with up to 8 units in an all-rental configuration. Both strategies offer strong returns.
Under R1-1, duplexes and multiplexes are outright permitted. You don't face the 18–36 month rezoning process, dramatically reducing project risk and timeline uncertainty.
Owner-occupiers can live in one unit while collecting rental income from the others, reducing or eliminating housing costs entirely while building equity in a multi-unit asset.
A duplex or small multiplex is ideal for extended families who want proximity without shared walls. Independent units for parents, adult children, and grandchildren on the same property.
Important considerations. We'll guide you through them.
Development cost charges, density bonuses, and permit fees can total $200,000–$320,000+ depending on lot size and unit count. We build these into your feasibility analysis from day one.
Multiplex projects typically require a development permit followed by a building permit. Plan for approximately 20 months end-to-end, with 6–9 months in the permitting phase.
All-rental projects (secured tenure) pay $0 density bonus, qualify for reduced DCL rates, and can build up to 8 units instead of 6, the strongest financial incentive the City offers.
Projects with 5 or more dwelling units require a registered architect under BC's Architects Regulation. Pacific Homes works with licensed architects on all our multiplex projects.
Our Process
We assess your lot size, frontage, FSR headroom, and lane access to identify the highest-value configuration for your property.
Working with licensed architects, we produce permit-ready drawings tailored to your unit mix, design goals, and budget.
We prepare and submit your development permit application and manage all City correspondence through to approval.
Once your development permit is issued, we move directly into the building permit application with full structural and energy documentation.
Experienced crews, BC Building Code standards, regular progress updates and on-site inspections throughout.
We coordinate final City inspections and walk you through each completed unit before handing over the keys to your new property.
Get a free feasibility review from Pacific Homes Ltd. We'll tell you exactly how many units your lot supports, what it will cost, and what your return could look like.
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Our Story
With over 22 years building across Metro Vancouver, Pacific Homes delivers precision craftsmanship and reliable results, from custom ground-up builds to income-generating multiplexes and laneway homes. We treat every project like it's our own.
Ground-up construction designed around your life. From first sketch to final handover, we manage every detail, built to your exact vision and specification.
Transform one residential lot into 2–8 income-generating homes under Vancouver's R1-1 zoning, no rezoning required. We manage permits, design, and construction.
Add a full second dwelling to your existing backyard lot, ideal for rental income, multi-generational living, or long-term property value.
Custom cabinetry, stone countertops, refined hardware. The kitchen is the heart of your home. We treat it that way with no shortcuts in the spaces you live in most.
From spa-like master ensuites to refined powder rooms, every fixture and finish is selected for longevity and understated beauty.
Additions designed and built to look as though they were always part of the original structure, permitted, engineered, and crafted to last.
From first consultation to final handover, we handle every detail. Let's bring your project to life.
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