Vancouver has announced a fantastic new program called Laneway Housing. Check the site at www. Vancouver.ca/ecodensity This program was adpoted in July 2009, if your home is in the areas the city has granted (check web site) and has the appropriate zoning RS1, RS5 and your home has a lot 33' wide and an open lane access you can apply! This is great news for families, investors wanting to add a secondary, source of living for say a relative, office space and parking. On a 33'ft lot you could add up to 500sq.ft. On a 50'ft lot up to 750sq.ft. Good news! Live in the Laneway home and rent your main home! Peace All!