How many homes can I build in Lake Country?
What BC's housing laws and Lake Country's own zones allow on house lots, counted lot by lot from public data. To check one lot, find it on the map and open its card.
What BC law requires
Under BC's Bill 44 (2023), lots zoned for houses or duplexes inside the urban containment boundary must allow at least 3 homes on lots up to 280 m², 4 homes on larger lots, and 6 homes on lots of at least 281 m² near a frequent bus stop. Under Bill 47, land near SkyTrain stations and bus exchanges is a transit-oriented area where the city can't refuse taller buildings on height or density grounds alone (up to 20 storeys right next to a SkyTrain station).
The city's own zones can allow more than this. Lots in the Agricultural Land Reserve, outside the urban boundary, or on hazard land are treated differently.
Lots in Lake Country by homes allowed
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)3,081 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)181 lots
Our estimate per lot from lot size, distance to frequent transit and SkyTrain, the urban boundary and the farmland reserve.
House lots by size
| Up to 280 m² (3,014 ft²) | 181 lots |
| 280–557 m² (3,014–6,000 ft²) | 197 lots |
| 557–1,000 m² (6,000–10,764 ft²) | 1,119 lots |
| Over 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²) | 2,549 lots |
Lot size decides the 3- versus 4-home threshold and, in most zones, how much floor space you can build.
What Lake Country's zones allow
| Zone | Lots | Homes allowed (city bylaw) |
|---|---|---|
| RU1 | 2,666 | 4 (small-scale multiple housing: 2-4 units in any arrangement, incl. up to 2 suites); single dwelling form: house + 1 suite |
| RR3 | 766 | 4 (small-scale multiple housing incl. suites) only on serviced lots inside the urban containment boundary and 4,050 m2 or smaller; otherwise house + 1 suite |
| RR2 | 376 | 2 (single detached house + one secondary OR accessory suite) |
| RR1 | 116 | 2 (single detached house + one secondary OR accessory suite; a mobile/manufactured home may be the accessory suite) |
| RU2 | 67 | 4 (small-scale multiple housing incl. up to 2 suites); single dwelling form: house + 1 suite |
| RU-6 | 48 | 4 (small-scale multiple housing incl. up to 2 suites); two dwelling housing (duplex/semi-detached) form otherwise |
| RU-M | 7 | 1 (one manufactured or mobile home) |
Zoning changes in progress
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1335, 2026 (Z0000332, 3091 Reimche Road) first, second and third readings scheduled 2026-09-01 (no public hearing); adoption not confirmed
Site rezoning RM2 to RM4 for a 14-unit multi-family project; no zone-wide rule change. source ↗ - Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1329, 2026 (Z0000356, 15515 Barkley Road) first, second and third readings scheduled 2026-06-16; not in the consolidation's amendment table (adoption not confirmed)
Site rezoning RR1 to RR2 for a four-lot subdivision. source ↗ - Official Community Plan (2026-2046) Bylaw 1330 listed on the District bylaw page as a 2026 bylaw; adoption status not verified
New OCP; may lead to zoning changes, no zoning text change by itself. source ↗
Sources: BC Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act 2023 (Bill 44) and Bill 47; District of Lake Country Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007 (consolidated version; cover says 'includes amendments as of June 2, 2026', page headers 'CONSOLIDATED 2026-08-18'; the amendment table runs to Bylaw 1301 adopted 2026-09-22). Bill 44 rewrite: Bylaw 1238, 2024. ↗; ParcelMap BC; the city's open zoning data. Estimates only: confirm with Lake Country before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.