Secondary suites provide an important form of affordable housing in the City of Maple Ridge that benefits both renters and homeowners.
Secondary Suite Regulations
All secondary suite regulations can be found in the City of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019. The following information provides a summary of the regulations that apply to secondary suites within Maple Ridge:
- One secondary suite per lot is permitted and it must be contained within the same building as the single detached building.
- Secondary suites must not exceed 40% of the total Gross Floor Area of the building.
- Secondary suites must not be situated within the Floodplain Area.
- Secondary suites must not be used for short-term/ vacation rentals.
Business Licence Requirements
A Business Licence is required if there are two rental units on the property. This means if the upper floor is being rented and there is a secondary suite in the lower level that is also being rented, the property owner must have a business licence in order to rent both dwellings.
There is a business licence fee for rental units and there is a one-time Application Review Fee of $500. For information on obtaining a Business Licence, please visit the Business Licensing page.
Building a Secondary Suite?
Building permits are required for any new construction or renovation of a secondary suite. A registered owner or authorized agent for the owner may apply for the building permit. For secondary suite building permit application requirements, guides and bulletins, please visit the Residential Permits page.
Have Questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Planning Department.