Richmond: zoning, lots and development
What the map knows about Richmond: who lives here, how the land is zoned, what BC's new housing laws allow on each lot, and what's being built and proposed right now.
How land is zoned
- Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes40.6%
- Other / special31.8%
- Townhouses & apartments11.9%
- Site-specific (comprehensive development)7.5%
- Industrial & employment4.1%
- Agricultural & rural2.6%
- Commercial & mixed use1.5%
Share of 96,159 lots by zoning category, from City of Richmond interactive map, used with the City's permission. Categories are simplified from the city's own zone codes.
What BC law allows on lots
- Transit-oriented area (taller buildings)25,851 lots
- 4 homes20,774 lots
- 6 homes (near frequent transit)7,672 lots
- 3 homes (small lots)714 lots
Under BC's Bills 44 and 47 (2023), most house lots inside the urban boundary allow 3 to 6 homes, and land near rapid-transit stations allows taller buildings. Counts are our estimate from lot size, zoning and transit.
Building permits
Richmond doesn't publish issued building permits as data.
Rezoning & development applications
Richmond doesn't publish development applications as data.
Getting around & everyday life
| Rapid transit | Canada Line |
|---|---|
| Schools | 67 K–12 schools on the map · SD 38 Richmond |
| Hospital | Richmond Hospital |
| EV chargers | 136 charging sites, 14 with fast charging |
| Land area | 128.9 km² · 8.0% of Metro Vancouver's people (these cities) |
Sources: Statistics Canada 2021 Census; Richmond open data; ParcelMap BC; BC Assessment values as republished by the city where available; TransLink. Page rebuilt October 25, 2026.