Vancouver Small-Scale Infill Grows

Vancouver has eased zoning rules at scale, making small-scale infill a more important housing source within existing neighbourhoods as the city looks to expand supply.
In Vancouver, as-of-right permissions let projects that fit zoning proceed without added council approval or rezoning, helping more homes move forward on typical residential lots.
Small-scale infill in Vancouver includes two-to-eight-unit buildings and accessory dwelling units, creating additional housing within established neighbourhoods instead of relying only on undeveloped land.
The analysis linked zoning reforms with more small-scale redevelopment, especially in neighbourhoods with older homes located closer to Vancouver’s downtown core areas.
Future Vancouver infill growth still depends on fees, approval timelines, building rules, financing, and whether projects remain financially viable for the teams delivering them.