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Basement apartment / secondary suite permit checklist

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

Focused project answerReviewed Sep 30, 2026
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4 items to prepare for this project.

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Preparation checklist · Reviewed 2026-09-30

What to do next

  1. Define the second unit and shared areas
  2. Review the City’s secondary suite guide
  3. Confirm the complete submission package with your designer

Official sources behind this page

Application routeUse the project-specific City guide

Confirm the requirements against the official guide linked below.

Official sourceCity of TorontoBasement apartment / secondary suite application guide
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