How many homes can I build in Peachland?
What BC's housing laws and Peachland'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 Peachland by homes allowed
- 4 homes (lots over 280 m²)1,606 lots
- 3 homes (lots up to 280 m²)55 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) | 55 lots |
| 280–557 m² (3,014–6,000 ft²) | 20 lots |
| 557–1,000 m² (6,000–10,764 ft²) | 580 lots |
| Over 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²) | 1,212 lots |
Lot size decides the 3- versus 4-home threshold and, in most zones, how much floor space you can build.
What Peachland's zones allow
| Zone | Lots | Homes allowed (city bylaw) |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 1,683 | 4 dwelling units incl. suites on lots with municipal water and sewer; 2 (house + one secondary dwelling) without both services |
| RR1 | 126 | 2 (one single detached dwelling + one secondary suite OR garden suite) |
| RR2 | 57 | 2 (one single detached dwelling + one secondary suite OR garden suite) |
Zoning changes in progress
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2449 (File Z26-01) - text amendments first, second and third readings scheduled 2026-04-14; adoption not verified (may already be in the 2026-07-20 consolidation, which has no amendment table)
Clean-up text amendment after the earlier SSMUH (Bill 44) update, for clarity and consistency; notice says it may touch all zones. source ↗
Sources: BC Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act 2023 (Bill 44) and Bill 47; District of Peachland Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 (adopted 2023-08-01, in force 30 days later; consolidated to July 20, 2026). Replaced Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014. ↗; ParcelMap BC; the city's open zoning data. Estimates only: confirm with Peachland before buying or designing. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.