West Kelowna Carriage Houses

As of September 29, 2015, the City of West Kelowna approved regulations allowing owners of eligible properties to build carriage houses. Carriage houses not only increase opportunities for affordable housing but are also a great investment opportunity for Okanagan home owners. Below you’ll find more information about the legalization process and the unique advantages of building a carriage house.

Carriage houses at a glance:
? Increase the revenue potential of your property (as you can rent out one or both homes).
? Pay off your mortgage quicker.
? Provides more affordable housing to the community.

What is a carriage house?
A carriage house is a smaller, second home located on a residential property that already has a single detached residential dwelling. The carriage house is a structure that is separate and independent from single detached dwelling. The carriage house may be hidden in the rear of the parcel or it may be visible from the road.

Who’s eligible?
West Kelowna carriage houses are permitted on properties with one of the following zoning designations and corresponding minimum parcel sizes.

If you’re interested in adding a carriage house to your property, JTech can help! Please contact us at any time for more information about how to design your custom carriage house or for more details on the legalization process.

If you’re ready to build your West Kelowna carriage home you can fill out an application form here: West Kelowna Carriage House Application Form