Legal Basements

A legal basement apartment (secondary suite) can pay your mortgage, house family, or provide steady rental income, but only if it meets strict Ontario Building Code and municipal requirements.

Your Complete 2026 Legal Basement Guide

Separate entrance, ceiling height, fire separations, egress windows, parking rules, and registration with the City, we break down every requirement in plain language. Avoid costly mistakes that could force you to tear out finished work later.

Get step-by-step permitting advice, contractor checklists, and real cost examples so your basement suite is 100 % legal and rent-ready.