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Hudson's Hope secondary suite and carriage house rules

Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Hudsons Hope?

Hudson's Hope, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. Hudsons Hope allows one secondary suite in a single-detached home in the RU1, RU2, RU3, R1, R1A, R1B and R2 zones, or one accessory dwelling unit instead, not both. The owner must live in the home, and one parking space is required. A building permit may be needed.

Key facts

Secondary suite allowedYes, as an accessory use in the RU1, RU2, RU3, R1, R1A, R1B and R2 zones, only within the principal single-detached dwelling (not in a duplex or on a parcel with a duplex). One suite per parcel.District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 6.1.2; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.2; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
domestic purposes (f) Secondary suite District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024 | 24
A secondary suite is only permitted within the principal single-detached dwelling
A secondary suite is not permitted within a duplex, on a parcel containing a duplex
Coach house or garden suite allowedAn 'accessory dwelling unit' (a self-contained unit that is an accessory use to a principal building on the same property) is permitted in the same zones, as an alternative to a secondary suite, but not both. Basements are not permitted in accessory dwelling units.District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 3; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.13.1; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.13.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that:
is an accessory use to a principal building located on the same property
A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit or one secondary suite, but not both
Basements are not permitted in accessory dwelling units.
LimitsOne secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit, not both, per parcel. The owner must occupy the principal single-detached dwelling. No strata titling. Not allowed together with boarders or a bed and breakfast. Must meet BC Building Code requirements. No maximum suite size is stated.District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.1; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.8; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.7; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit, but not both
must be occupied by the owner of the principal single-detached dwelling
No strata titling is permitted.
not permitted in conjunction with the keeping of boarders or the operation of a bed and breakfast
ParkingOne parking space must be provided on the parcel for the secondary suite (and one for an accessory dwelling unit).District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.6; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.13.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
One parking space must be provided on the parcel for the secondary suite.
One parking space must be provided on the parcel for the accessory dwelling unit.
PermitsA building permit may be needed: the District lists 'second dwelling units' among typical projects requiring a building permit. The suite must meet BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites.Building Inspection, Building Inspection page; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12.5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
• Basement or main floor walkouts • Second dwelling units ## Why are Building Permits Needed?
The secondary suite must meet BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites.
BylawDistrict of Hudson’s Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024 (s. 4.12, 4.13 and the zone sections)District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.12; District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, s. 4.13 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
associated principal use. 4.12 Secondary Suites Where permitted, secondary suites must comply with the following regulations:
as follows: 1. This Bylaw will be cited as the "District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024". 2. The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the
4.13 Accessory Dwelling Units

How it works

Zoning Bylaw No. 949 allows a secondary suite as an accessory use in the RU1, RU2, RU3, R1, R1A, R1B and R2 zones, only inside the principal single-detached dwelling (not in a duplex or on a parcel with a duplex). The same zones allow an "accessory dwelling unit", a self-contained unit that is an accessory use to a principal building on the same property, as an alternative. You can have one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit per parcel, not both. The bylaw does not use the words "coach house" or "garden suite".

Steps

  1. Check that your zone is one of those listed (see the zoning-lookup answer).
  2. Confirm the owner will live in the principal dwelling.
  3. Plan one parking space on the parcel for the suite.
  4. Ask the District Office (250-783-9901) about a building permit. The Building Inspection page lists "second dwelling units" among projects that may need one.

Good to know

  • The suite must meet BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites.
  • No strata titling. A suite cannot be combined with boarders or a bed and breakfast.
  • The bylaw states no maximum suite size.
  • Basements are not permitted in accessory dwelling units, which can be up to 8 m high in the zone tables.
  • An ordinary accessory building such as a shed cannot be used as a dwelling.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Building Inspection, District of Hudson's Hope (read 2026-11-08)

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