Second Suites

We can help bring your ideas to life.

Community Builders eliminates the hassle to understand zoning bylaws, the
Ontario Building Code or engage your Municipality for a Building Permit.

Our turnkey solution makes it fast and easy for Homeowners to create legal Second Suites.

Tell us about your ideas to create a Second Suite. 

Questionnaire

Community Builders Second Suites is a fast and easy, turnkey solution to create new housing units.

Do you have aging parents looking to age in place?

Do you have kids looking for housing they can afford?

Do you want to generate passive income from your property?

Do you want to create affordable housing in your community?

Do you have an empty unfinished basement?

Are you looking to downsize?

If any of these are potential scenarios, please complete our questionnaire and we will follow up to get to know you better and explore how we can bring your ideas to life.

A Second Suite is defined is a legal, self-contained rental unit within a single dwelling house. This could be a basement apartment but can be installed on any floor of the house or as a converted garage. These apartments have their own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. Second Suites are built to meet the Ontario Building Code.

As your trusted community contractor, let us bring your Second Suite ideas to life to create a small living space you can be proud of. We pride ourselves on building to better than industry standards, being on time and on budget, leaving you with a beautiful and ready to rent suite.

Community Builders has been building Second Suites for over 8 years, with dozens of completed projects we have learned what clients needs are. Ask us to hear their stories.

 

Our turnkey Second Suite solution provides a hassle free, streamlined process. We manage the entire process from concept review, financing review, feasibility, design, permitting, through construction completion. We minimize the disturbance construction can be in your home. We can even help your tenants move in!

There are a number of financing options from grants to low interest loans, rebates as well as alternative lenders. We help you assess how they can help reduce your project’s capital cost and ensure the value of your investment.

No need to understand zoning bylaws, or building code, we take care of all that!

 

Benefits of Second Suites

The Homeowner

  • Trusted local non-profit social enterprise, turnkey solution, no requirement for the Homeowner to engage with the multiple vendors or the Municipality.
  • Accommodate older parents who would prefer to age in place and to be close to family.
  • Cost savings and potential for higher quality of life over a retirement home.
  • Opportunity to be a part of the solution to the lack of affordable housing.
  • Additional rental income.
  • Downsize without moving.
  • Increased property value.
  • Potential tax deductions under the Income Tax Act.
  • Ability to pay off mortgage faster.
  • Access to limited funding opportunities to help with construction costs.

Benefits To OUR COMMUNITY

  • A trusted, skilled local community builder engaging efficiently on behalf of the Homeowner with Municipal staff across the County of Simcoe, Greater Sudbury, District of Muskoka and Sault Ste. Marie.
  • Increases housing stock.
  • Creation of affordable housing inventory.

How can you bring your Second Suite ideas to life?

Fill out the questionnaire

Meet with Our Team

Meet with Community Builders to discuss details like ​timelines and cost estimates.

File the Paperwork

Community Builders will complete the necessary permits ​(Zoning Compliance Certificate,​Building Permit, Registration Certificate) on your behalf (after authorization).

Apply for Funding

Community Builders will direct you to the correct contacts at the County of Simcoe to determine eligibility for forgivable loans, grants, etc.

Construction

Community Builders will construct the suite and schedule all necessary inspections.

Being a Landlord

​Finding an Occupant

 If you choose to work with Redwood once you have received occupancy in your Second Suite, your tenant is Redwood Park Communities, whose coordinators will assign pre-screened occupants to your suite and consistently keep it occupied.

 

Rent

Redwood Park Communities will make the rent payments to you with automatic direct deposits, in an amount decided upon between you and Redwood Park Communities.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for your occupants (assistance will be provided where needed).

Personal Involvement

Since all transactions are done through Redwood Park Communities, you can be as involved with your occupant as you see fit, based on your own comfort level.

If Something Goes Wrong

Community Builders will repair any damages (above and beyond normal wear and tear) caused by the occupant at no additional cost to you.

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Second Suites,

    • Are legal, self-contained rental units within a single dwelling house, typically as a basement apartment but can be installed on any floor of the house or in a converted detached garage. These apartments have their own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom.
    • Are covered under the Government of Ontario Bill 23 More Homes Faster Act, 2022. Depending on the local Municipality, properties can have up to 4 total units with the primary residence serving as 1 of the units. Additional units can be part of the primary residence (Second Suite) or can be detached units (Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory Residential Unit, Garden Suite, Laneway Home).
    • Are built to comply with the Ontario Building Code.
    • Can be part of a multi-generational housing solution.
    • Generate passive rental income for homeowners.​
    • Can have Redwood Park Communities be the tenant to create incremental affordable housing.

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  • Did you know the average Second Suite costs $80,000? Simcoe County is offering $30,000 as a 15 year forgivable loan for those who qualify, to help create affordable housing.

  • Timeline

    Did you know the average timeline for creating a second suite is 6 months? This begins from first point of contact starting with the potential funding application through the permit process and construction, to the City Registration of your second suite.

Contact Us

1148 Snow Valley Road, Minesing ON L9X 1J4

955 Cambrian Heights Drive, Sudbury ON P3C 5M6

705-881-1076

info@communitybuilders.co

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