● Available to eligible homeowners who want to build a secondary or backyard suite.● The suite can be for family members or to provide affordable housing for non-family members.

● Up to 50% of eligible project costs covered.● Maximum assistance of $25,000 for a secondary or backyard suite.● The remaining balance is funded by the homeowner.

● The provided funding is in the form of a forgivable loan.● Loan terms of up to 5 years available.

Secondary or backyard suites must:● Meet all municipal requirements.● Be on the property of the homeowner’s primary residence.● The primary residence should be a single-family home meeting health and safety standards.

Includes:● Materials and labor (including fair labor costs from family members).● Prefabricated backyard suite purchase and placement.● Related taxes, legal expenses, and other costs associated with building the suite.

● Costs incurred before project approval.● Costs to bring existing suites up to health and safety standards.● Prorated costs for common areas unrelated to the suite.● Labor by the homeowner or immediate family members living in the suite.