Vancouver's Multiplex Builder-Developer

Multiplexwithout the construction risk.

What if your home could fund early retirement, keep grandkids nearby, and give you the freedom you've earned—without selling and leaving?

Join 200+ BC families discovering what their property can unlock

Vancouver Multiplex Builder\u2013Developer

VanPlex delivers address-first multiplex feasibility and coordinates builder\u2013developer teams that carry projects from concept through permits to construction. We provide instant feasibility, profit, budget, and timeline insights for Vancouver properties and then coordinate the full permitting, design, and construction program.

With Bill 44 opening gentle density pathways, we help homeowners and infill investors uncover the best unit mix, align value engineering opportunities, and secure permits with our dedicated expediting team. We coordinate planning, permitting, and construction delivery end-to-end.

Whether you want to compare duplex vs triplex outcomes or are structuring a full design\u2013build program, our Multiplex Plan combines proforma, construction budget, and phased timeline insights so you can move from feasibility to a built multiplex with one accountable partner.

AI-Powered Visualization

Picture it before you build

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Ever wonder what a multiplex would look like on your lot? Pick a style, and our AI places it right on your property's Street View. Slide between today and what's possible.

6 design styles to explore

West Coast
West Coast
Modern
Modern
Traditional
Traditional
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Craftsman
Craftsman
Coastal
Coastal

Multigenerational Housing

Keep your family close. Build wealth together.

441,750 Canadian households already live multigenerationally—up 21.2% in a decade. Bill 44 lets you build 4–6 independent units on one lot: a ground-floor suite for aging parents, your family upstairs, and rental income from the rest.

$0/moParent housing cost after build
$7,000MHRTC tax credit (2026)
80%+Seniors prefer aging at home

Bill 44 • Missing Middle

SSMUH & Gentle Density Resource Hub

Stay ahead of British Columbia's gentle density rollout. Explore our provincial SSMUH briefing and municipal gentle density playbook to understand unit yields, permitting timelines, financing, and construction delivery across Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Sea-to-Sky.

Development Cost Calculator

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Calculate every municipal charge for your Vancouver multiplex — DCL, Utilities DCL, Metro Vancouver DCC, density bonus, and permit fees. Official 2026-2027 rates.

  • City-wide DCL + Utilities DCL with 20% temporary reduction
  • Metro Vancouver DCC per unit: $29,197 (2026) to $34,133 (2027)
  • Density bonus by lot width — see how rental saves $0 bonus

Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)

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Provincial status tracker, municipal adoption map, implementation timeline, and VanPlex delivery pillars for 3–6 unit multiplex developments.

  • Municipal eligibility tiers, parking triggers, and servicing requirements
  • Financing benchmarks and pro forma guardrails
  • Case studies from Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey SSMUH projects

Gentle Density Playbook

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Compare multiplex, rowhouse, cottage court, and laneway infill strategies with timelines, consultant scopes, and pre-development checklists.

  • City-specific case studies spanning Vancouver to Tri-Cities
  • Pre-development checklist aligned with Bill 44 deliverables
  • Launch kit download with multiplex pro forma and intake checklist

Vancouver Zoning Codes Simplified

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Plain-language breakdown of every RT, RM, R1-1, and RR district with visuals and PlexScore-ready insights for investors and homeowners.

  • Understand build forms, location context, and investor angles schedule by schedule
  • Multiplex, rental, and heritage retention opportunities demystified
  • Includes in-page address lookup to pull PlexScores for your property

Multigenerational Living Guide

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How 441,750+ Canadian families are using multiplexes to house three generations on one lot—with privacy, rental income, and up to $7,000 in federal tax credits.

  • MHRTC tax credit breakdown and stacking strategy for 2026
  • Accessible ground-floor design for aging parents vs. $7K–$18K/month care facilities
  • Census data on BC’s multigenerational household growth and municipal hotspots

Build-to-Rent Multiplex Hub

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Vancouver-first resource on when small-lot rental actually works in BC, how secured rental differs from strata, and which cities deserve real underwriting attention.

  • Vancouver 8-unit secured-rental versus 6-unit strata comparison
  • CMHC MLI Select thresholds, debt coverage, and hold-period risk stack
  • Metro-first city matrix marking markets as strong, selective, or weak
Homeowner Webinar

Learn how multiplex can work for your property

Watch our homeowner webinar to understand zoning, ROI, and the steps to get started.

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