Garden Suites Toronto

After a long and frustrating delay, homeowners across Toronto can finally take advantage of the new garden suite by-law that came into effect at the beginning of 2022.

*** UPDATE: JULY 6, 2022 – GARDEN SUITES ARE NOW LEGAL TO BUILD IN TORONTO – READ MORE *** Given their potential for drastically expanding Toronto’s housing market and allowing homeowners to build equity, we are very excited to announce that Toronto’s city council has recently passed a motion to legalize garden suites! However, it

A garden suite is a detached secondary dwelling in the rear lot of a property. But unlike other secondary dwellings like sheds or garages, garden suites are complete homes with all necessary rooms and utilities.

Garden suites are currently increasing in popularity in Toronto. Why? Because they finally passed the city council in recent months that allows residents to create second dwellings right on their properties. Now it’s not as simple as just breaking ground and building. There’s a lot you need to know before you get to that step.