Sell My House in Pitt Meadows
Selling a house in Pitt Meadows is a different job from selling one in a city with a large inventory of look-alike lots. The number to start with is what homes like yours are actually selling for. The question that follows is what a buyer is allowed to do with your lot, because Pitt Meadows set its rules in 2024 and several of them are written around bus stops and the two West Coast Express stations.
Pitt Meadows home prices, October 2026
| Home type | Benchmark price | Change in 1 month | Change in 1 year | Change in 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $832,600 | −1.9% | −4.0% | −7.4% |
| Detached | $1,172,600 | −0.5% | −1.3% | −8.8% |
| Townhouse | $731,800 | −0.8% | −7.8% | −10.3% |
| Apartment | $523,500 | −6.2% | −8.0% | −13.2% |
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® Home Price Index, October 2026 (released November 2, 2026). How these figures are defined and sourced
This page walks through those rules, what they mean if your house has a suite, and the one thing a Pitt Meadows buyer cannot do at all, which is run a short-term rental.
What the 2024 rules let a buyer build on your lot
Pitt Meadows adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2986, 2024 on June 25, 2024, to bring its zoning into line with the Province's small-scale multi-unit housing rules. The City says the number of units depends on the size of the lot and how close it is to frequent transit.
| Lot | Units allowed |
|---|---|
| 280 m² (3,014 sq ft) or smaller | Up to 3 |
| Larger than 280 m² | Up to 4 |
| Larger than 280 m² and within 400 m of a frequent bus stop (service every 15 minutes or less) | Up to 6 |
Source: City of Pitt Meadows, new provincial housing legislation page (as of November 1, 2026). The City says its map is illustrative and the bylaw map prevails. How these figures are defined and sourced
Not every lot qualifies. The City says the rules do not cover heritage properties, lots larger than 4,050 m² (one acre) or lots that are not connected to water and sewer. Airport height limits, the Agricultural Land Reserve, environmental areas and restrictive covenants on title still apply on top of the zoning.
Stations, bus stops and parking
The City also designated transit-oriented areas on June 25, 2024. They cover residential land within 400 m of the Pitt Meadows and Maple Meadows West Coast Express stations. In those areas, and in the six-unit areas near frequent bus stops, the City cannot require a minimum amount of parking for residential units.
For a seller, that is the detail that changes how a builder reads your listing. A lot near a station or a frequent bus stop can be priced on what it could hold, and one further out is priced mostly as a home. Ask me to check your address against the City's map before we write the description, because the line is drawn in metres and a street can sit on either side of it.
If your house has a secondary suite
Pitt Meadows permits secondary suites under Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, and every suite has to be registered with the City. The City's stated goal is that suites are safe and liveable. It publishes a New Secondary Suite Checklist and a Suites Licence application form.
The new housing rules do not change that for an existing suite. The City says they do not legalize a suite that was built without a building permit. A suite like that has to meet the BC Building Code and the City's other requirements, or be decommissioned. If you are thinking of selling, that conversation is better had with the City's Building Division before the house is listed than with a buyer's inspector afterwards.
No short-term rental, but a bed and breakfast is allowed
The City's home-based business page says short-term rental units such as Airbnb and VRBO are not permitted anywhere in Pitt Meadows. Bed and breakfasts are permitted but have to follow section 5.6 of Zoning Bylaw No. 2505.
This matters when you sell. A buyer who has run numbers on nightly rental income for a Pitt Meadows house is working from a revenue that the City does not allow. Describe a suite as a long-term rental, a space for family or a bed and breakfast where that is true, and do not let a listing imply otherwise.
Disclosure and the title
What a seller must tell a buyer is the same across BC, and I cover it on my home sellers FAQ.
In Pitt Meadows, give your lawyer the title early. The City says restrictive covenants still apply under the new rules, so a covenant that limits what can be built is something the buyer will find, and it is better to know before an offer arrives.
What I need from you to price your home
Send me the address. I will pull recent Pitt Meadows sales and the competing listings near you from the MLS®, then check your lot against the City's unit and transit rules. The benchmark table above covers the whole city, so a house beside a station and one on a larger lot out of town can sit far from it.
Selling in Pitt Meadows: your questions answered
Can I sell a Pitt Meadows house with a suite that was never permitted?
You can, but the City says the 2024 housing rules do not legalize a suite built without a building permit. It has to meet the BC Building Code and other City requirements or be decommissioned. Talk to the City's Building Division before you list, and tell buyers what you know.
Can a buyer run an Airbnb in a Pitt Meadows house?
No. The City says short-term rental units such as Airbnb and VRBO are not permitted anywhere in Pitt Meadows. Bed and breakfasts are permitted under section 5.6 of Zoning Bylaw No. 2505.
Does my lot qualify for four or six units?
The City allows up to 3 units on lots of 280 m² or less, up to 4 on larger lots, and up to 6 on lots over 280 m² within 400 m of a frequent bus stop. Heritage properties, lots over 4,050 m² and lots without water and sewer are excluded, and the Agricultural Land Reserve, airport height limits and covenants still apply.
Which stations count as transit-oriented areas in Pitt Meadows?
The City's transit-oriented areas cover residential land within 400 m of the Pitt Meadows and Maple Meadows West Coast Express stations.
How current are the prices on this page?
The benchmark prices come from the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® Home Price Index for the month shown in the table. They describe a typical home across Pitt Meadows, not your house.
What Buyers & Sellers Say
Excerpts from Google reviews for Jared Gibbons, REALTOR® at Royal LePage Little Oak Realty (Suite 201 - 15272 Croydon Dr, Surrey). Quoted word for word; initials only.
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5 out of 5 stars
“We used Jared for the sale of our home, and he was absolutely amazing! He is approachable, knowledgeable and honest. He listens to what you want while putting his expertise into the mix. I'm so glad we were able to find him! It was a smooth sale!…”
K.M. Google review
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5 out of 5 stars
“Jared came highly recommended by my mortgage broker. He was motivated in selling two of our condos several years ago and now our house. He has been very up front with what the market was doing and provided guidance…”
D.W. Google review
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5 out of 5 stars
“Working with Jared on a condo transaction was exactly the kind of experience that reminds you why collaboration in this industry can be so rewarding. He represented the listing side, and I represented the buyer…”
M.A. Google review
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