CMHC Webinar: Housing Design Catalogue

Start your low-rise housing projects with near permit ready designs

The Housing Design Catalogue is a free, comprehensive resource featuring professionally developed designs for low-rise housing including accessory dwelling units (laneway homes), rowhouses, townhouses, fourplexes and sixplexes. Designs reflect regional building codes, planning rules and climate conditions across Canada.

Focused on small-scale infill development and gentle density, the catalogue provides near permit-ready designs and technical packages that can be adapted to site-specific conditions with the support of a qualified professional. Resources include design summaries, architectural and engineering drawings, construction cost estimates, and guidance on site planning, materials, accessibility and building performance

Gain insights into how the catalogue works, what’s included in the design packages, and how these resources can support more efficient project planning, design and construction processes. The session will also cover topics like the benefits of using a pre-reviewed design and opportunities to repeat designs across municipal boundaries, with a 15-minute Q&A section.