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Secondary Suites Program

​​​​​​​​​The Secondary Suites Program provides funding of up to $30,000 per unit for the creation of a secondary or garden suite which is an effective means to increase the supply of affordable housing.​​

Application intake for the Secondary Suites Program is year round. However, funding is limited and is provided on a first-come first-served basis to eligible applicants.

For application details, review the Application Package.

For more information on Secondary and Garden Suites, read this fact sheet.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, check out the Secondary Suites FAQ.​

Maximum Market Rents and Maximum Tenant Income – 2023-24 d​etails here​.

For more information about secondary suites and Ontario Building Code requirements, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Second Unit Innovation Guide.