# \#secondary-suite

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## [Why Basement and Secondary Suite Renovations Are Booming Across Canada](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-basement-and-secondary-suite-renovations-are-booming-across-canada/45450)

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**Author:** [@Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Kizzy1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/why-basement-and-secondary-suite-renovations-are-booming-across-canada/45450 "2026-04-19T01:06:45Z")

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Think about how expensive housing has become in many Canadian cities. For homeowners, moving isn’t always realistic anymore Instead, many are looking inward at basements, garages, and unused space to find new value in…

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## [Ontario secondary suite rules in 2026: what's actually changed for Toronto homeowners](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-secondary-suite-rules-in-2026-whats-actually-changed-for-toronto-homeowners/45843)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/ontario-secondary-suite-rules-in-2026-whats-actually-changed-for-toronto-homeowners/45843 "2026-04-18T20:49:41Z")

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Ontario’s 2025-2026 secondary suite reforms opened Toronto ARUs, garden suites, and laneway builds - but fire, HVAC, and parking still kill most permits. There’s been enough quiet noise from homeowners about basement ap…