Secondary Suite Rebate Checker for Your Calgary Home
Find out which Calgary and federal grants, fee waivers, and low-interest loans you may qualify for when adding a legal secondary suite, and see how much you could save.
I'll match your Calgary secondary suite project to the grants and rebates you may qualify for.
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Let's start with some basic information
These details help us check your address against the City's secondary suite registry and zoning rules.
Are you the property owner?
Is this your primary residence?
Property type
Estimated Rebate Savings
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What is included?
You may qualify for
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Secondary Suite Incentive Program (SSIP)
Up to $10,000 grant
Development & Building Permit Fee Waiver
Fees waived (normally $0-$1,302.08 depending on suite type)
Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
Up to $7,500
Today's Rules: Calgary Secondary Suites
What changed in 2026?
Calgary's citywide rezoning, which moved most low-density lots to the R-CG district in 2024, was repealed effective August 4, 2026. About 99% of properties returned to the zoning they had before 2024.
Where are suites allowed?
On July 21, 2026, Council approved Bylaw 26P2026, making secondary suites a permitted use in all low-density districts. Backyard suites remain permitted in R-G and discretionary in other districts.
Rules to know
A property can have either a secondary suite or a backyard suite, not both, and backyard suites cannot be built on properties with semi-detached homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have both a secondary suite and a backyard suite?+
No. A property can have either a secondary suite or a backyard suite, not both. The City reinstated this rule when the citywide rezoning repeal took effect on August 4, 2026.
Do I need a development permit?+
Yes for new-build suites (roughly 10-12 weeks including a 60-day decision period and 21-day appeal window). Legalizing an existing, already-built suite is a faster building-permit-only process (about 7 days).
Can I rent my suite out short-term (Airbnb)?+
If your suite was built using a City incentive program, no. It's restricted from short-term rental listings for 2 years. Suites built without incentive funding should confirm current STR licensing rules with the City.
Does this apply to my exact address?+
This tool reflects City-wide rules. Floodway, flood-fringe, and Heritage Resource overlays exist on specific parcels. If your community is flagged above, confirm zoning for your exact address with the City of Calgary before starting a project.
This tool provides general information based on City of Calgary rules confirmed as of today and is not a substitute for a formal zoning verification, development permit application, or advice from a licensed contractor or the City of Calgary. Fees, zoning, and eligibility are subject to change. Confirm your property's land use district and permit requirements with the City of Calgary before you build.
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