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Aurora basement apartment / secondary suite permit checklist

Use a project-specific basement apartment / secondary suite permit checklist for Aurora, Ontario: documents, next steps, source review date and official references.

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4 items to prepare for this project.

This page is the submission checklist. For permit thresholds, size rules, zoning and the full project decision, use the main guide.

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Use it as a working list. The final submission still needs to match your actual scope and the City’s current requirements.

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What to do next

  1. Confirm zoning eligibility
  2. Choose the correct permit route
  3. Complete construction and required inspections
  4. Complete electrical-safety requirements
  5. Register the dwelling unit

Official sources behind this page

Second suiteBuilding or change-of-use permit required

Aurora states that owners proposing a two-unit house by creating a second suite require the applicable permit.

Official sourceTown of AuroraSecondary Dwelling Units · Second-suite zoning, permit and registration requirements
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Zoning and Building CodeBoth apply

The proposed second suite must comply with Aurora zoning provisions and the Ontario Building Code.

Official sourceTown of AuroraSecondary Dwelling Units · Second-suite zoning, permit and registration requirements
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RegistrationRequired

Aurora requires two-unit houses to be registered with Building Services.

Official sourceTown of AuroraSecondary Dwelling Units · Second-suite zoning, permit and registration requirements
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The main guide keeps the permit trigger, zoning questions, documents, fees, timing and next steps together.

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