Secondary suites and backyard suites

Secondary suites and backyard suites

What is a secondary suite?

A self-contained residence with two or more rooms and includes a kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.

All suites must have:

  • Bedrooms with proper egress windows
  • A separate bathroom
  • Separate cooking facilities
  • An entrance that is accessible from outside without passing through the main dwelling unit. A shared stairwell is acceptable, but each unit must have a private entrance

Learn more about building, legalizing, and renting secondary suites in Calgary:

  • Secondary Suite Incentive Program

    The Secondary Suite Incentive Program supports safe housing for all. The program will provide up to $10,000 per qualifying homeowner.

    Learn more

Upcoming webinar

  • Suite talk: Answering your secondary suite questions

    November 20, 2024

    Gain insights on developing a secondary suite by attending a presentation and extended live Q&A! City experts will answer your questions about safety requirements, legalizing a suite, the Secondary Suite Incentive Program and more.

    Register today
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This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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