Burnaby Multiplex Development Services
The Burnaby development process: SSMUH timelines, realistic costs, and what makes Burnaby different from Vancouver for multiplex projects.
The Burnaby SSMUH development process
- SSMUH eligibility assessment: Confirm lot size, transit proximity, and unit capacity (3-6 units) under R1 SSMUH regulations. VanPlex provides instant analysis for any Burnaby address.
- Design development: Architect optimizes within Burnaby's height, setback, and coverage envelopes. No FSR cap means the focus is maximizing livable area. Duration: 2 months.
- Permit application: Submit comprehensive drawings through Burnaby's streamlined SSMUH pathway. Single application covers both design and technical review. Duration: 3-5 months.
- Construction: Foundation, framing, mechanical systems, inspections, finishing. Duration: 9-11 months.
- Completion: Final inspections, occupancy, stratification or fee simple registration, and unit handover. Duration: 1-2 months.
Burnaby costs and timeline
Typical Costs (4-Unit Build)
- Land/Ownership: $1.8M-$2.4M
- Construction: $2.0M-$2.2M
- Soft costs: $250K-$350K
- Contingency: $150K-$200K
- Total: $4.2M-$5.2M
10-15% below equivalent Vancouver projects
Timeline (15-18 Months)
- Design: 2 months
- Permit review: 3-5 months
- Construction: 9-11 months
- Completion: 1-2 months
Single-permit pathway saves 2-3 months versus Vancouver
Why Burnaby for multiplex development
Burnaby's SSMUH framework offers three structural advantages over Vancouver: no floor area cap (larger units possible), a single-permit pathway (faster approvals), and competitive land prices (better project economics). These advantages make Burnaby an increasingly popular choice for both first-time developers and experienced investors.
The fee simple rowhousing option adds another dimension -- buyers pay a premium for individually titled lots without strata obligations, which can improve your exit pricing compared to standard strata projects.
Analyze your Burnaby development opportunity
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