Multiplex Garages & Parking in Vancouver (2026)

Parking is one of those things buyers don't think about until they find out the home next door got the only space with a car charger and theirs didn't. Most new half duplexes for sale in Vancouver come with one space: on October 28, 2026, 275 of the 360 listed one, and 199 named a garage. Below: what is included, what to ask, and where to read the City's street parking rules for residents.

We corrected this post on October 31, 2026. An earlier version stated a City parking minimum, an electric car charging rule and a $40 street parking fee with no source we could open, and gave price ranges for a second space, storage lockers and charger installs that we could not confirm. The City's street parking fee is $105 a year in most zones.

Most multiplex units come with one parking spot

On October 28, 2026, our copy of the MLS® listings, which holds homes built in 2025 or later, had 360 Vancouver homes for sale filed as "Half Duplex", counting one home listed twice only once. By the parking field:

• 275 list 1 space.
• 71 list 2 or more.
• 14 list 0 spaces or leave the number blank.

By the parking type, 199 name a garage (single, double or under the building), 77 name a carport and no garage, and the other 84 name an open space, another type, or none. Our post on half duplexes with parking under $1.6 million shows how to filter these homes on our search.

Private garage vs shared parkade: what changes for you

A private garage is convenient. Direct access to your home, dry carries from the car on rainy days, room for bikes and storage. In our view, the trade-off is space: a garage on the lot often means less private yard at ground level.

A shared parking area under the building is less common in a half duplex. Ask who owns your space: whether it is part of your strata lot on the strata plan, or a space the strata assigns to you. In a strata home, a car charger in a shared area also needs the strata's approval.

EV charging: rough-in vs installed

Of the 360 Vancouver half duplexes, 94 mention electric car charging in their text. 46 say the space is "EV-ready" or wired for a charger, 25 name a charger, and the other 23 use other words such as "EV charging" or "EV parking". "Ready" and "installed" are different things, so ask.

Three things to ask the seller:

• Is my parking space wired for a charger, or does it have a working charger installed?
• If it is only wired, will the seller give you an electrician's quote for the charger?
• Are any chargers shared with the other homes, and how is the power billed?

If the home is in a strata, BC set a process for an owner's request to install a charger. For a strata of fewer than 5 lots, that process is required as of December 31, 2026. A strata cannot unreasonably refuse a request made the proper way, and the council can require the owner to pay the cost, according to the Government of BC. Some strata decisions about car charging now need a majority vote instead of a 3/4 vote.

Visitor parking, bike storage, and the things people forget to ask

Ask the seller where a visitor parks. Then check the street. On a block inside a residential parking zone, a resident needs the City's yearly parking pass for that zone, and in most zones it costs $105 a year ($100 plus $5 GST), according to the City of Vancouver's fee page. Some parts of the city have no zone at all. Our guide to street parking for residents in Vancouver covers who qualifies and how many passes one home can hold.

Other things buyers regularly forget to ask about:

• Bike storage: where is it, and how many bikes fit?
• Storage: is there a locker or a crawl space, and is it part of your strata lot?
• Motorcycle parking: does it fit in your space, or does it need another?
• Larger vehicle clearance: if you drive a large SUV or a full-size truck, check the garage door height and the length of the space.

Buying a second parking spot: when it's worth it

In a few buildings, an extra space is sold separately. In our view, it is worth it when you are a two-car household, the second space is on the same lot, and it is part of your title rather than rented. If paying for it means stretching your budget for the home, skip it. Ask your lawyer how the space is held before you pay for it.

Common questions

Do all Vancouver multiplex units come with parking?

Most do. On October 28, 2026, 14 of 360 Vancouver half duplexes for sale listed 0 spaces or left the number blank. Always confirm what is included with the listing agent, and in a pre-sale, in the contract.

Can I install an EV charger in my multiplex parking spot?

Usually, yes. In a home with no strata, it is your decision. In a strata home, you make a written request to the strata. For a strata of fewer than 5 lots, BC's required approval process applies as of December 31, 2026, and the strata cannot unreasonably refuse a request made the proper way.

What does additional parking cost in 2026?

The price differs from home to home, so ask the seller for it in writing and compare it across the homes you see. On the street, the City's yearly parking pass for residents costs $105 in most zones.

What this comes down to

One space per home is the standard: 275 of 360 Vancouver half duplexes for sale listed one. A garage gives you dry access and room for a charger. A space that is "EV-ready" may still need a charger installed. If you are a two-car household or drive a larger vehicle, ask these questions before you choose a home.

Need help comparing parking across homes? Browse new multiplex homes across Vancouver and Burnaby on our properties page, or talk to our team and we will check the parking on the homes you like.

Sources

• Government of British Columbia, "Electric vehicle charging in strata corporations", publication date April 24, 2025, read October 31, 2026.
• City of Vancouver, "Buy an annual or a short-term residential parking permit", read from the Internet Archive copy saved January 30, 2026, on October 31, 2026, because the City's site blocks automated reading. Confirm the fee on the City's site.
• MultiLiving count of Active MLS® listings in Vancouver of the type "Half Duplex", using the parking total and parking features fields and the listing text of each record, counted October 31, 2026, 9:22 AM PT, with 2 3657 West 11th Avenue counted once (listed as R3177336 and R3177329, same parcel identifier), from listings last updated October 28, 2026, 10:33 PM PT. The sorting of charger wording is our own reading of the text. Our copy of the MLS® listings holds homes built in 2025 or later.