Diagrams showing a second unit within a home.

Ontario Guide to Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House

Adding a second unit is a great way to provide independent living for a family member or make a little extra money to help pay off the mortgage. But there are things you need to consider as you decide whether to build a second unit.

Is your home detached, semi-detached or a rowhouse that is more than five years old? Are you considering renovating it to add a second unit? If the answers are yes, then Ontario's guide to adding a second unit can help you.

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