# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Masset --- title: "Masset fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Masset, and how high can it be?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Masset sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules.json" --- # Masset fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Masset, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In the Village of Masset, the draft Zoning Bylaw allows fences up to 1.2 metres in a residential front yard and 1.8 metres in a side or rear yard. The bylaw is a draft, so confirm with Municipal Hall (250-626-3995). Whether a permit is needed is not stated. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Masset, https://massetbc.com) **Cost:** Not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated on the Village's website **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **Permit:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not state whether a fence needs a permit. - **Height, front yard:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: 1.2 metres maximum in a front yard in Residential zones. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 5.9(4)(a)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "1.2 metres when located within a front yard." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: 1.8 metres maximum in a side or rear yard in Residential zones. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 5.9(4)(a)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "1.8 metres when located within a side or rear yard; and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: on a corner lot, nothing (including a fence, retaining wall or landscaping) may be higher than 1.0 metre above the road within a triangle formed by measuring 6.0 metres along the edges of the two adjoining roads and joining those points. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 5.11(1)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "within the space formed by measuring 6.0 metres along the edge of two adjoining highways and joining these points on the" … "no building, structure, fence, retaining wall, landscaping, screening, or other such object shall be placed, planted, erected, or constructed to a height greater than 1.0 metre above the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: no barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal or corrugated metal fences in Residential, Commercial, Institutional or Park and Natural Area zones. Retaining walls: 1.8 m maximum in Residential zones (2.4 m elsewhere), counting any fence on top. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 5.9(2) and (5)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "shall be comprised of or contain barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal, or corrugated" … "The maximum height of a retaining wall, or combination of a retaining wall and a fence, shall not" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Masset's fence rules would come from its [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf), section 5.9. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. Bylaw No. 422, 1994 is the zoning bylaw the draft says it repeals. Whether a fence needs a permit is not stated on the Village's website. In Residential zones the draft allows fences up to 1.2 metres in a front yard and up to 1.8 metres in a side or rear yard. In other zones the limit is 2.4 metres. Barbed wire, razor wire, electrified wire, sheet metal and corrugated metal fences are not allowed in Residential, Commercial, Institutional or Park and Natural Area zones. A retaining wall, counting any fence on top, may be up to 1.8 metres in Residential zones (2.4 metres elsewhere). On a corner lot, nothing (including a fence, retaining wall or landscaping) may be higher than 1.0 metre above the road within a triangle formed by measuring 6.0 metres along the edges of the two adjoining roads and joining those points. ## Steps 1. Find your lot's zone on the [draft zoning map](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf). 2. Check the fence rules above against your plan. 3. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) whether a permit is needed and which rules are in force. ## Good to know - Not stated on the Village's website: whether a fence needs a permit. - Fences and walls near a corner are limited as described above. ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) ## Related questions - [Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.md) - [Masset permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/fence-rules.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/fence-rules.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/fence-rules.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/fence-rules.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/fence-rules.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Masset. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Masset permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Masset?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Masset sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Masset permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Masset? **Short answer:** In the Village of Masset, the draft Zoning Bylaw allows up to 2 accessory buildings per residential lot, at least 3.0 metres from other buildings. The Village does not say whether a building permit is needed. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995). **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Masset, https://massetbc.com) **Cost:** Not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated on the Village's website **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **Sheds:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: accessory buildings are allowed in the residential zones, at most 2 per lot. An accessory building may not contain a dwelling unit and must be at least 3.0 metres from any other building on the lot. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.1; zone tables](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "No accessory building or structure shall contain a dwelling unit." … "No accessory building or structure shall be located within 3.0 metres of any other building or" … "Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings and Structures" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** Not confirmed. The draft zoning bylaw and the Village's website do not say whether a building permit is needed. - **Garages and carports:** Not confirmed. The draft zoning bylaw and the Village's website do not say whether a building permit is needed. - **Zoning limits:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted, accessory buildings: Rural Residential zone max height 6.0 m, setbacks 10.0 m; Neighbourhood Residential (R-1) floor area 50.0 m² (detached garage or carport up to 65.0 m²); Mixed Residential zone (s. 9.4) floor area 50.0 m² (garage or carport up to 65.0 m²), height 4.0 m; Multi-Unit Residential (R-2) height 4.0 m. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, ss. 9.1 to 9.4](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of Accessory Buildings" … "the maximum GFA of a detached garage or carport shall be" … "Maximum Height 6.0 m" … "Maximum Height 4.0 m" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The rules below come from the Village of Masset's [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf), which is not shown to be adopted. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. The draft does not say whether a building permit is needed for any of these structures, and the Village's website does not state it. Accessory buildings (such as sheds and detached garages) are allowed in the residential zones, at most 2 per lot. An accessory building may not contain a dwelling unit and must be at least 3.0 metres from any other building on the lot. Zone limits in the draft: - Rural Residential: height up to 6.0 metres, setbacks 10.0 metres. - Neighbourhood Residential (R-1): floor area up to 50.0 m², or up to 65.0 m² for a detached garage or carport. - Mixed Residential (s. 9.4): floor area up to 50.0 m² (garage or carport up to 65.0 m²), height 4.0 metres. - Multi-Unit Residential (R-2): height 4.0 metres. - Rear and side setbacks are 0.5 metres in R-1, R-2 and s. 9.4 zones. ## Steps 1. Find your zone on the [draft zoning map](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf). 2. Compare your plan with the limits above. 3. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) whether a permit is needed and what is in force. ## Good to know - The draft's R-1 table also shows an accessory building height of 11.0 metres, which looks like a drafting error; ask the Village. - Not stated on the Village's website: any rule specific to decks, or to garages and carports beyond the floor areas above. ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) ## Related questions - [Masset fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules.md) - [Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Stewart](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Masset. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: "Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Masset and what I can build on it?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Masset sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Masset and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** The Village of Masset posts a draft Zoning Bylaw and a draft zoning map on its bylaws page. Neither is shown to be adopted. Find your lot on the map, then confirm with Municipal Hall (250-626-3995). **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Masset, https://massetbc.com) **Cost:** Not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated on the Village's website **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The Village's bylaws page posts a Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF) and the draft Zoning Bylaw. The draft bylaw divides the Village into zones shown on its Schedule A Zoning Map. - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) - Official wording: "#### Draft Zoning Bylaw Map" … "Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf" - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 1.2(1)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "The Village of Masset is hereby divided into zones as shown on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1, 1.4](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" … "Zoning Bylaw No. 422, 1994, including all amendments, is hereby repealed." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** The draft bylaw says no land, building or structure may be developed, used, built, altered or subdivided except as the bylaw allows. Each zone sets permitted uses, lot coverage, height and setbacks. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 1.2(3)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "No land, building, or structure within the Village of Masset shall be developed, used, constructed," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village of Masset office, 1686 Main Street, 250-626-3995, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. - Source: [Contact, Contact page](https://massetbc.com/contact/) - Official wording: "Street Address: 1686 Main Street" … "Ph: 250-626-3995" … "Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Masset's [bylaws page](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) posts a Draft Zoning Bylaw and a [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf). The [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) is not shown to be adopted: its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", and it says it repeals Zoning Bylaw No. 422, 1994. The Village's news page also lists a zoning item, so ask Municipal Hall which bylaw is in force. The draft says no land, building or structure may be developed, used, built, altered or subdivided except as the bylaw allows. It divides the Village into zones shown on its Schedule A Zoning Map. Each zone sets permitted uses, lot coverage, height and setbacks. ## Steps 1. Open the draft zoning map and find your lot. 2. Open the draft bylaw and read the section for that zone. 3. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to confirm your zone and what is in force. ## Good to know - The Village does not say which staff member answers zoning questions. - There is no online address search on the pages we read. ## Zones 17 zones are listed from [Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (published as a DRAFT)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning/index.json ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) ## Related questions - [Masset fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules.md) - [Masset secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/zoning-lookup.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/zoning-lookup.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/zoning-lookup.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning-lookup.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Masset. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Masset secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a coach house in Masset?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Masset sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite.json" --- # Masset secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a coach house in Masset? **Short answer:** In the Village of Masset, the draft Zoning Bylaw permits one secondary suite inside a house, up to 90.0 m² or 40% of the house, in residential and ALR zones. A coach house is allowed on lots over 500.0 m². The bylaw is a draft, so confirm with Municipal Hall. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Masset, https://massetbc.com) **Cost:** Not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated on the Village's website **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: a secondary suite is permitted as a secondary use in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones. It must be inside and integrated with the main dwelling, with its own entrance, fire separations and Building Code compliance, and not joined by a breezeway or garage. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.9(1); zones 9.1 to 9.4](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "(h) Secondary Suite" … "Where expressly permitted in a zone, a secondary suite shall:" … "be incidental to, and integrated with, a principal dwelling unit, and shall not be connected" … "have its own separate entrance." … "This zone is intended to accommodate agricultural and low-density residential uses on lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: a coach house (detached secondary dwelling) is permitted in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones, only on lots larger than 500.0 m², maximum floor area 100.0 m², one per lot. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.6; zones 9.1 to 9.4](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "(e) Coach House" … "only be permitted on lots larger than 500.0 square metres in area; and" … "have a maximum floor area of 100.0 square metres." … "This zone is intended to accommodate agricultural and low-density residential uses on lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: one suite per principal dwelling; floor area at most 90.0 m² or 40% of the main dwelling's floor area, whichever is less; cannot be strata-subdivided; may only be rented for 90 days or more. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.9(2) to (5)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Not more than one secondary suite shall be permitted per principal dwelling unit." … "A secondary suite shall have a maximum floor area of 90.0 square metres, or 40% of the gross" … "A secondary suite shall only be rented for periods of 90 days or greater." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: 1 parking space per suite. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 7.3, Table 7-3](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite 1 space per suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not state which permits a suite needs. - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The rules below come from the Village of Masset's [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf), which is not shown to be adopted. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. A secondary suite is permitted as a secondary use in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve) zones. It must be inside and integrated with the main dwelling, with its own entrance, fire separations and Building Code compliance, and not joined to the house by a breezeway or garage. Limits: one suite per principal dwelling; floor area at most 90.0 m² or 40% of the main dwelling's floor area, whichever is less; it cannot be strata-subdivided; and it may only be rented for 90 days or more. Parking: 1 space per suite, in addition to the main dwelling's requirement. A coach house (a detached secondary dwelling) is permitted in the same zones, only on lots larger than 500.0 m², with a floor area up to 100.0 m², one per lot. ## Steps 1. Find your zone on the [draft zoning map](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf). 2. Check the suite or coach house limits above. 3. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) what permits apply and which rules are in force. ## Good to know - Not stated on the Village's website: which permits a suite needs. - A suite rented for under 90 days is not allowed under the draft. ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) ## Related questions - [Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.md) - [Masset short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/secondary-suite.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/secondary-suite.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/secondary-suite.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/secondary-suite.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/secondary-suite.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Draft Zoning Bylaw Map (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/Village_of_Masset_-_Zoning_Map_Draft.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Masset. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Masset home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Masset?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Masset sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/home-based-business.json" --- # Masset home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Masset? **Short answer:** In the Village of Masset, the draft Zoning Bylaw allows a home-based business in residential and ALR zones if it holds a Village business licence and meets limits on size, staff, noise and signs. The bylaw is a draft, so confirm with Municipal Hall. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Masset, https://massetbc.com) **Cost:** Licence fee not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated on the Village's website **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: allowed as a secondary use to a home in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, zones 9.1 to 9.4; s. 6.7(1)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "(g) Home-Based Business" … "Where expressly permitted in a zone, home-based businesses shall be permitted in accordance" … "This zone is intended to accommodate agricultural and low-density residential uses on lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: all home-based businesses must hold a valid business licence from the Village of Masset. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.7(2)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "All home-based businesses shall hold a valid business licence from the Village of Masset." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: run only by a resident, with no more than two non-resident employees; at most 25% of the dwelling's floor area up to 50.0 m², or 50.0 m² in an accessory building; all activity indoors with no outdoor storage (except horticulture); no noise over 45.0 decibels; one unlit sign up to 0.4 m²; 1 parking space per full-time non-resident employee. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.7(1); Table 7-3](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not involve employment of more than two non-resident employees on the premises;" … "more than 25% of the floor area of a dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 50.0" … "recurring vibration or noise levels exceeding 45.0 decibels" … "one unlit sign, the face of which shall not exceed 0.4 square metres in area;" … "Home-Based Business 1 space per full-time non-resident employee" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: automotive and equipment services, light industrial and heavy industrial uses are never allowed as a home-based business. Selling goods made on site cannot be the main purpose. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.7(1)(h), (e)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "in no instance shall automotive and equipment services, light industrial, or heavy" … "in no instance shall the display and sale of a good be the primary purpose of the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The rules below come from the Village of Masset's [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf), which is not shown to be adopted. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. A home-based business is allowed as a secondary use to a home in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones. All home-based businesses must hold a valid business licence from the Village of Masset; the licence fee is not stated. Limits in the draft: - Run only by a resident, with no more than two non-resident employees. - At most 25% of the dwelling's floor area up to 50.0 m², or 50.0 m² in an accessory building. - All activity indoors, with no outdoor storage (except horticulture). - No noise over 45.0 decibels. - One unlit sign up to 0.4 m². - 1 parking space per full-time non-resident employee. Automotive and equipment services, light industrial and heavy industrial uses are never allowed as a home-based business. Selling goods made on site cannot be the main purpose. ## Steps 1. Check that your business fits the limits above. 2. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) about the business licence and which rules are in force. ## Good to know - Not stated on the Village's website: the licence fee and how to apply. ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) ## Related questions - [Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.md) - [Masset short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/home-based-business.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/home-based-business.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/home-based-business.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/home-based-business.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/home-based-business.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Masset. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Masset short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Masset?" place: Masset, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/masset category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental.json" --- # Masset short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Masset? **Short answer:** In the Village of Masset, the draft Zoning Bylaw allows bed and breakfasts in the operator's own home in residential zones, with a Village business licence. The bylaw is a draft. The Province's registry still applies to stays under 90 consecutive days. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Business licence fee not stated on the Village's website **How long:** Not stated **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 1686 Main Street, Masset, BC (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-626-3995 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: no short-term rental use as such. Bed and breakfasts are allowed in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones: inside the operator's own principal dwelling, operator must live there, at most 3 sleeping units, no guest over 31 consecutive days. A secondary suite may only be rented for 90 days or longer. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, ss. 6.3, 6.9(5)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "The operator of a bed and breakfast shall permanently reside within the principal dwelling unit in" … "A bed and breakfast accommodation shall not consist of more than three sleeping units within a" … "Bed and breakfast accommodation shall not be provided for periods of more than 31 consecutive" … "A secondary suite shall only be rented for periods of 90 days or greater." … "This zone is intended to accommodate agricultural and low-density residential uses on lands located within the Agricultural Land Reserve." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Draft Zoning Bylaw, not shown adopted: all bed and breakfast accommodations must hold a valid business licence from the Village of Masset. - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, s. 6.3(6)](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "All bed and breakfast accommodations shall hold a valid business licence from the Village of" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Masset is on the Province's list of exempt communities, so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply here (list as of June 1, 2026). The Province says hosts offering stays under 90 consecutive days must still register with the Province's short-term rental registry. - Source: [Principal residence requirement (exempt communities), Province of British Columbia, Province page: List of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" … "Mackenzie Masset Merritt" … "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not state any other short-term rental rule. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not state any fine. - **Bylaw:** Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (draft, posted on the Village's bylaws page; not shown to be adopted) - Source: [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025, Cover, s. 1.1](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The rules below come from the Village of Masset's [draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf), which is not shown to be adopted. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. The draft has no short-term rental use as such. Bed and breakfasts are allowed in the Rural Residential, R-1, R-2, R-3 (s. 9.4) and ALR zones: inside the operator's own principal dwelling, the operator must live there, with at most 3 sleeping units and no guest staying over 31 consecutive days. All bed and breakfasts must hold a valid business licence from the Village; the fee is not stated. A secondary suite may only be rented for 90 days or longer. Provincially, Masset is on the Province's [list of exempt communities](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (list as of June 1, 2026), so the provincial principal residence requirement does not apply here. The Province says hosts offering stays under 90 consecutive days must still register with the Province's short-term rental registry. ## Steps 1. Check that your home fits the bed and breakfast rules above. 2. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) about the business licence. 3. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry if you host stays under 90 consecutive days. ## Good to know - Not stated on the Village's website: any other short-term rental rule, and any fine. ## Official forms and pages - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) - [Principal residence requirement (exempt communities), Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Masset secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite.md) - [Masset home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/short-term-rental.md) - [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/short-term-rental.md) - [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/short-term-rental.md) - [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/short-term-rental.md) - [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/short-term-rental.md) - [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Draft Village of Masset Zoning Bylaw No. 677, 2025 (PDF), Village of Masset](http://massetbc.com/images/uploads/pdfs/677_DRAFT_Village_of_Masset_Zoning_Bylaw_-_FINAL.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/residents/bylaws) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement (exempt communities), Province of British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact, Village of Masset](https://massetbc.com/contact/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental/_