{"name":"BuildRules permit index: Greater Sudbury","canonical_url":"https://buildrules.ca/permit-index/greater-sudbury","generated_at":"2026-11-07T18:54:40.428Z","latest_verified":"2026-11-07","coverage":{"cities":1,"project_types":8,"city_project_answers":8,"official_source_urls":3},"methodology_url":"https://buildrules.ca/methodology","source_directory_url":"https://buildrules.ca/sources","records":[{"city":"Greater Sudbury","city_slug":"greater-sudbury","province":"Ontario","project":"Basement apartment / secondary suite","project_slug":"secondary-suite-permit","question":"Secondary Dwelling Unit permit rules in Greater Sudbury","guidance_status":"Permit likely required","direct_answer":"Greater Sudbury requires a building permit to construct a secondary dwelling unit.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.greatersudbury.ca/live/building-and-renovating/building-permits1/residential-permits/permit-application-types/","https://www.greatersudbury.ca/live/building-and-renovating/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-the-fee-for-a-building-permit/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/greater-sudbury/secondary-suite-permit"},{"city":"Greater Sudbury","city_slug":"greater-sudbury","province":"Ontario","project":"Deck","project_slug":"deck-permit","question":"Deck permit rules in Greater Sudbury","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Greater Sudbury requires a permit for an attached deck or a deck beside an exit door. 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