Backyard Suites

• Calgary begins incentive program for backyard suite construction

  Homeowners in Calgary who are thinking about building a backyard suite on their property could receive up to $35,000 in funding as part of a new incentive program.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
• N.S. bumps up forgivable loan limit for secondary units and backyard suites

  The forgivable loan in Nova Scotia is worth up to 50 per cent of eligible costs or $40,000, whichever is less. The loan can cover the costs of materials, permits and labour.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2024
  
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• Experts weigh in on backyard suites in Regina, resident input welcome

  The City of Regina is seeking feedback from residents on proposed regulations relating to backyard suites, in order to support the creation of more housing choices in the city.

  Consumer

  Jan 20, 2022
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• Secondary and backyard suites approved by Halifax council

  Backyard suites and secondary suites have been a hotly debated item in the municipality and supporters have pitched the idea as a fix to low rental vacancy rate and the lack of affordable housing.

  Politics

  Sep 2, 2020
• Coming to Halifax council: Bus Stop Theatre funding, Lake Banook improvements

  Among other topics, council will debate funding for the long-term sustainability of the Bus Stop Theatre, future improvements to Gorsebrook Park and regulations around secondary suites. 

  Politics

  Jan 27, 2020
• Building 2 homes on 1 property: A look inside an unusual Calgary backyard suite

  Backyard suites are popping up all over Calgary neighbourhoods, helping family members live close by and giving homeowners extra income.

  Consumer

  Oct 19, 2019
• Portions of secondary suite approval reform approved by Calgary council

  Counc. Andre Chabot was able to get two of his four proposals on reforming Calgary's secondary suite process approved by city council.  

  Politics

  Aug 2, 2017
• Laneway housing options pop up in Calgary for seniors, new buyers

  Laneway housing projects are increasing in popularity with seniors who want to stay in their communities and young people who want to be able to afford to live in the inner city.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2016