A secondary suite inside a home

Secondary suites help provide Edmontonians with a diverse range of housing choices.

A secondary suite is a separate dwelling located within a single-detached, semi-detached, backyard house or row house with its own living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

It has its own separate entrance from the principal dwelling, either from a common indoor landing or directly from outside the building. 

A secondary suite cannot be separated from the principal dwelling by a condominium conversion or subdivision. 

To see if your property is zoned for a secondary suite, check your property’s zoning designation. Visit maps.edmonton.ca to see if secondary suites are listed in your zone.

You can also consult a Development Planner at the Edmonton Service Centre.