What is a Basement Second Suite?

A second suite is a self-contained, independently accessible private unit within an existing home that can be rented out. Most of them are found in basements. These spaces have their kitchen, bathroom, and living areas. They are sometimes described as a basement in-law suite. 

Why Develop A Basement Second Suit?

Finding a place to rent can be hard in the City of Edmonton, and, as we noted earlier on, demand for affordable housing like second suites. Income from rentals can help you pay off your mortgage quicker or even fund renovations to increase your property value.

Legal second suites became even more attractive to homeowners after the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation started providing 100% offset for rental income produced by legal second suites or basement suites in an owner-occupied property.

What You Need To Know

Whether you have a second suite ready to rent out or an empty basement, as a homeowner, you wish to turn into a second suit. Whatever your situation, there are various regulations to be mindful of that concern building codes, fire and electrical safety, zoning bylaws, among others. 

Nonetheless, Edmonton has strict rules about what constitutes a legal second suite or a legal basement suite.

Zoning bylaws governing basement renovations in Edmonton require that homeowners looking to develop their unused space have legal second suites. If found renting out a, for example, 2 bedroom basement suite illegally, you may be asked to stop renting, remove the tenants, and pay a fine. You could even be sued for negligence.

Where We Come In!

Whether your goal is to have a basement in-law suite or a 2 bedroom suite, we at Elite Edmonton Basement Renovations are on top of the rules and regulations for second suites. We will execute your vision with zero hassle. Our Edmonton basement remodeling contractors will ensure no compromise on quality when installing critical features like a separate entrance, soundproofing, fire separation, dedicated ventilation, a heating source, and egress windows. With a simple call, our Edmonton basement remodeling contractors will be on hand to meet your renovation needs with top-tier craftsmanship. Stuck in the renovation process? We can also rescue your unfinished basement and turn it into the beautiful space you dreamed of that will last for years to come..