Building in Halifax.
Halifax is our primary Nova Scotia market, with a focus on the Halifax-to-Truro corridor: Lower Sackville, Elmsdale, Enfield, and Truro, alongside the city itself.
Every path, available in Halifax.
Custom Homes
Fully custom homes on land you own or land we help you find, designed around your site. Learn more
Quick Possession
Move-in ready infill and subdivision homes across Halifax and the corridor. Learn more
Multiplexes
4 units as-of-right in most HRM residential zones outside the urban core, following the 2024 reform. Learn more
Backyard Housing
Secondary suites and backyard suites, up to 90 m², with no parking requirement. Learn more
Halifax's zoning reform opened up real multi-unit capacity.
A 2024 zoning reform means most residential lots in Halifax Regional Municipality, outside the dense urban core, now permit a minimum of 4 dwelling units as-of-right. Corridor communities outside HRM, like Elmsdale, Enfield, and Truro, fall under separate municipalities (East Hants and Colchester County) with their own zoning; we confirm the specific rules for your lot during a site evaluation.
Multiplexes
Within Halifax Regional Municipality, most residential zones outside the urban core now permit 4 units as-of-right, following the 2024 zoning reform. Inside the urban core, some zones permit up to 8 units depending on lot size. We confirm your specific lot's zoning and capacity before any design work starts.
Backyard Housing
Halifax distinguishes a "secondary suite" (inside the main house) from a "backyard suite" (a separate structure). Backyard suites are capped at 90 m², with no parking space required. Setbacks and specifics vary by zone.
Halifax and the communities around it.
Building in Halifax, straight answers.
Do Elmsdale, Enfield, and Truro follow Halifax's zoning rules?
No. Elmsdale and Enfield are part of the Municipality of East Hants, and Truro is its own separate town. Both are outside Halifax Regional Municipality, with their own zoning bylaws. We confirm the specific rules for your lot directly, rather than assuming HRM's rules apply.
What's the difference between a secondary suite and a backyard suite?
A secondary suite is inside the main house, like a basement apartment. A backyard suite is a separate, standalone structure. Halifax treats them as distinct categories with different rules.
Is a multiplex possible on every lot in Halifax?
Most residential lots outside HRM's dense urban core now permit 4 units as-of-right, but exact capacity depends on your specific zone and lot. We confirm this during a site evaluation before any design work starts.
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