This page shows Edmonton homes with basement suites, which can help with the mortgage or house family members.
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A basement suite can help pay the mortgage, house family or set you up as a small landlord. Southwest Edmonton has plenty of homes that can carry a suite, from mature bungalows near the university to newer homes with side entrances. Our team's first question on any suite is simple: is it legal?
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where suites are allowed | Typically in zones that allow single detached, semi-detached, duplex or row housing; not in apartments | City of Edmonton |
| Development permit | Adding a suite changes the number of dwellings, so it needs a development permit | Zoning Bylaw 20001, s. 7.120 |
| Basement development | Building or finishing a bedroom, bathroom or living space needs a permit | City of Edmonton |
| RS Zone density | Up to 8 dwellings on an interior site | Zoning Bylaw 20001, s. 2.10 |
Sources: Secondary suites, Bylaw 20001 s. 7.120, Basement development, RS Zone. Confirm current rules with the City for any address.
Mature neighbourhoods with larger lots, such as Lendrum Place, Greenfield and Pleasantview, are worth a look, as are newer areas where builders added side entrances. We compare each home on layout, ceiling height and egress windows, not just the listing description.
The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team checks permit history, compare suite homes on what matters to renters and help you write conditions that protect you.
Secondary suites are typically allowed in zones that permit single detached, semi-detached, duplex or row housing. They are not allowed in apartments.
Yes. Adding a suite needs a development permit because it changes the number of dwellings, plus building and trade permits.
Ask for the permits and check the property's permit history with the City before you remove conditions.
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The Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team is brokered by eXp Realty. Mathew Haupt and Dane Phaneuf lead the team's work in southwest Edmonton, and the team hub, HauptRealty.com, serves the rest of the city. When you call about basement suite homes, you speak with someone who lives and works in the southwest, knows its streets and schools, and can fold your current home and your next one into a single plan. The team also includes Mathew Haupt, who is licensed in residential, commercial and agricultural real estate and builds homes.
Questions about basement suite homes? Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
Questions about basement Suite Homes in SW Edmonton: Permit Notes?
Contact the Haupt Phaneuf Real Estate Team, eXp Realty, at 780-993-8574.
This page shows Edmonton homes with basement suites, which can help with the mortgage or house family members.
A legal secondary suite has City of Edmonton development and building permits. Many suites were built without permits, and those can affect insurance, financing and how the suite can be used.
Ask for the permits, check for separate entrances, smoke alarms and fire separation, and confirm with your lender and insurer how the suite will be treated.