# Gov Handbook: Masset, British Columbia, Canada

> 6 answers about local government in Masset. Hub page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/ · All answers as JSON: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/index.json · Full text: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/llms-full.txt

## Building, renovating and your property

- [Masset fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/fence-rules.md): 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.
- [Masset permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/deck-shed-garage-permit.md): 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).
- [Masset zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning-lookup.md): 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).
- [Masset secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite.md): 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.

## Starting and running a business

- [Masset home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/home-based-business.md): 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.

## Housing and renting

- [Masset short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/short-term-rental.md): 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.

## Zoning

- [All 17 zones in Masset, as JSON](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning/index.json)
- Zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St