Comparing two federal programs to help Canadians build rental suites: a $40,000 loan or a mortgage refinance option ...

Reasons for wanting to add a secondary suite to a property may be to receive additional income, provide social and personal support to a family member, or obtain greater security.

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. New federal measures can soon help ...

15, 2025. It will enable clients who already own their homes to refinance up to 90% of the value of the home to use the available equity to create a secondary suite. Current rules only allow ...

If you are a homeowner, you may to apply for homeowner's plumbing, electrical and gas fireplace installation permits for new work, including renovations, if: All new wiring installations. Extending or ...

BC’s secondary suite program is expanding and the Thompson-Okanagan region could see more affordable housing options as a result. Eligibility for the upcoming Secondary Suite Incentive Program ...

Across Canada, too many properties are underused or vacant—from unused basements, to empty office towers, to vacant lots—and could be used to build more homes. By making it easier for homeowners to ...