Free lot check · BC

Can I build a Laneway House or ADU on my lot?

Get a free, private Site Report. It shows the rules for your city, what could fit on your lot, a rough cost, and the steps to get a permit.

Takes about 1 minute
No cost, no pressure
Private: we don’t share your details

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Find out if you can build a Laneway House, how big, what it costs and what it could rent for. Free, private, and it takes about a minute.

Step 1 · Your property Property address

Do you own this property?

Yes, I own it I’m buying it No, I rent

We use your address to look up your lot and build your report. We do not sell your personal information. How we handle your information

Step 3 · Where to send it

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Your report goes to your email. We only use your phone number to follow up about your report.

Your report is general information, not legal or financial advice. By clicking, you ask for your free Site Report and agree to our privacy policy and terms of use.

This is a first check, not a permit answer. Your city has the final say.

How it works

1. Check your lot

Tell us your city, your lot, and what you want to build. It takes about a minute.

2. Get your report

We email you the rules for your city, a rough cost, and the steps to get a permit.

3. Plan your next step

Take your report to the City, a designer or any builder you choose. It’s yours to keep.

What does a Laneway House cost?

It depends on the size, your lot, and how fancy the inside is. Tricky lots and long sewer or power runs cost more. Your free report gives a rough range for the size you want. Factory-built (modular) homes can save time on site, so ask builders if they offer one.

What goes into the price	What it covers
Design and permits	Drawings, city fees and surveys
Site work	Clearing, foundation and old garage removal
Services	Water, sewer and power hook-ups
The home	Build, finishes and appliances

Laneway House rules · British Columbia

Rules by city, in plain words

Rules checked October 24, 2026

Every city in BC sets its own rules for size, height, parking and short-term rentals.

Free Site Report

for your lot

$0

Time to ask

for your Site Report

1minute

Biggest size

allowed in Vancouver

2,000sq ft

City	Max size	Height	Parking	Airbnb
Vancouver	2,000 sq ft	8.5 m	None	Host only	Read the guide ›
Squamish	969 sq ft	8 m	None	No	Read the guide ›
Whistler	969 sq ft	7.6 m	Varies	No	Read the guide ›
See the rules for 50 cities and towns ›

More cities are being checked now.

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Are you a laneway builder?

Get homeowners who own their lot, know their budget, and want to start soon. Founding builder spots are limited in each area.

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