Laneway house

Laneway house  is a residential unit that is separate from a primary residence and is typically located in the rear yard of a property, connected to a public laneway. Laneway houses create opportunities to increase the diversity of rental units in low density neighbourhoods by providing: 

  • An additional housing option beyond owning a house or renting a basement suite 
  • More opportunities to live in detached and ground-oriented rental housing 
  • Housing for diverse groups of people, including seniors ready to downsize, adult children who want to live independently, and renters who want to live in detached housing 
  • More opportunities for people to live in neighbourhoods across the city, close to their jobs, services, and frequent transit