R8 Zoning in Chilliwack - Supportive Housing
R8: Supportive Housing is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Supportive housing with ancillary services.
On a typical R8-zoned lot you can expect a maximum height of 15 m and site coverage up to 60%. Exact figures vary with lot size, frontage, and form of development, so look up your specific address to confirm.
Supportive housing is limited to 250 dwelling units per hectare, and sleeping units carry no maximum (s.8.14(4)). R8 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to.
Alongside housing, R8 also lists general commercial, sleeping unit, and school among its permitted uses.
Intent of the R8 district
Supportive housing with ancillary services.
R8 at a glance
| Max height | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Site coverage | 60% |
| Zone category | Residential |
Density tiers in R8
| Tier | Min lot area | Max units | Base FSR | Bonus FSR | Max height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supportive Housing | 450 m² | - | - | - | 15 m |
Permitted uses in R8
- General commercial
- Sleeping unit
- School
- Supportive housing
R8 zoning FAQ
What is R8 zoning in Chilliwack?
R8 (Supportive Housing) is a residential zoning district in the City of Chilliwack. Supportive housing with ancillary services.
What can you build on R8-zoned land in Chilliwack?
Permitted uses in R8 include General commercial, Sleeping unit, School, Supportive housing. Permitted uses are allowed outright; conditional uses may require Development Permit Board approval.
How tall can a building be in R8?
R8 permits a maximum building height of 15 m. Height can be affected by view corridors, setbacks, and the specific form of development.
How many units are allowed in R8 zoning?
R8 sets density as a rate rather than a fixed number of units per lot: Supportive housing is limited to 250 dwelling units per hectare, and sleeping units carry no maximum (s.8.14(4)). R8 is not one of the zones Chilliwack's small-scale multi-unit housing rules extend to. Look up your specific address for what that works out to on your lot.
Other residential zones in Chilliwack
- EV - Ecovillage
- HR - Hillside Residential
- M1-A - Residential Light Industrial
- R - Rural
- R1-A - Urban Residential
- R1-B - Urban Duplex Residential
- R1-C - Urban Infill
- R2 - Urban Residential Transition
Look up a specific address in Chilliwack
Source: official Chilliwack zoning bylaw (PDF) · updated September 2026