The Comox Valley Regional District is offering up an incentive for homeowners looking to create more housing in Electoral Area A, B, and C.

The District is offering free, pre-approved building plans for detached secondary dwellings to help streamline the building permit process for electoral area residents.

The CVRD says the project is to help make it easier, and more affordable, for homeowners to add a secondary dwelling to their property and support flexible housing options across the region.

Manager of Building Inspection Services John Crockford, says the aim is to reduce design time, lower upfront costs, and encourage the creation of more diverse housing options in the community.

The initial launch includes a single-storey plan suitable for detached secondary dwellings up to 90 m², with additional options anticipated in the future.

The plans are intended as a foundation for each project, however, homeowners must still ensure their site meets specific requirements and regulations before proceeding.

To access the plans, homeowners will need to contact the district’s building team to make sure their property meets zoning and site requirements, before getting to the paper work.

It should be noted that the plans are only available for use on properties within the Comox Valley Regional District Electoral Areas A, B, and C.

A preview of the plans can be found at Comox Valley Regional District.

For more information or to request the complete plan set, you can contact the Planning and Development Services team by emailing Building@comoxvalleyrd.