Backyard Bungalow Names and Info by Municipality
This section lists the various names each municipality has for "Backyard Bungalows", whether they're permitted, as well as a link to municipal websites. Please note, that some municipalities may allow then even if they indicate they do not, e.g. through a variance/rezoning by city council.
Please verify information provided with us or the applicable municipality as these policies are constantly changing.
| Municipality | Name | Allows Them or Current Status | Municipal Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Saanich | Cottage and Carriage House | Yes. A cottage is one-storey and a carriage house is two-storey. | Click Here |
| Colwood | Garden Suite | Yes. Suites that are located within an accessory building, detached from the main residence (ie. such as a “carriage home” or “garden suite”). | Click Here |
| Esquimalt | Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) | Yes. | Click Here |
| Highlands | NA | Under review by the municipality. | Click Here |
| Langford | Garden Suite and Carriage House | Yes. A Garden Suite is an accessory dwelling unit located on the ground floor of a detached accessory building. A Carriage Suite is an accessory dwelling unit located on the second floor of a detached accessory building. | Click Here |
| Metchosin | Detached Secondary Suite | Yes | Click Here |
| North Saanich | Guest Cottage and Carriage House | Yes. Carriage house if built over garage. | Click Here |
| Saanich | Garden Suite | Yes | Click Here |
| Sidney | Detached Secondary Dwelling | Yes | Click Here |
| Sooke | Small Suite | Yes | Click Here |
| Victoria | Garden Suite | Yes | Click Here |
| View Royal | Garden Suite | Yes | Click Here |