What's new? Since the launch of the Secondary Suites Grant Program in 2009 The City of Calgary has provided close to $6 million in grant funding to help homeowners develop safe, affordable secondary suites in communities throughout the city.
Program funding is now fully allocated; however, interested homeowners are still encouraged to apply as applications are occasionally withdrawn.
We are currently investigating the possibility of obtaining additional grant funding. All applicants will be placed on a waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis until more funding becomes available.
New rent rules
As of April 23, grant recipients must rent their suite at no more than 90% of the average market rent for an apartment in Calgary based on the number of bedrooms. See the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual Rental Market Report for Calgary CMA.
| Bachelor |
$707 |
$636 |
|---|
| 1-bedroom |
$900 |
$810 |
|---|
| 2-bedroom |
$1087 |
$978 |
|---|
| Avg accessory suite |
$946 |
n/a |
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Select from the questions below for more information about secondary suites and The City's Secondary Suite Grant Program:
What is a secondary suite?
What is the Secondary Suite Grant Program?
How can I apply to the Grant Program?
What is a secondary suite?
A secondary suite (also known as a basement suite, mother-in-law suite or granny suite) is a self-contained living space located on the same property as a detached house. It has a separate entrance, cooking, sleeping and bathing facilities, and is no larger than 70 m sq. (750 sq ft.).
For more information, please read the 
Secondary Suite Homeowners Guide, the Guide to Developing a Secondary Suite, and the Alberta Building Code Requirements.
What is the Secondary Suite Grant Program? The City of Calgary is offering a Secondary Suites Grant Program as part of the Enterprise Housing Program. The Enterprise Housing Program is designed to stimulate the private and non-profit sectors to produce affordable housing though the provision of incentives. The Secondary Suite Grant Program started in 2009 and ends May 2012. It offers a grant of up to $25,000 to cover 70 per cent of the costs of developing or upgrading a legal secondary suite. Participants must commit to having the suite available to rent for at least five years at no more than average market rent for secondary suites.
