Garden suites in Toronto, made simple.
Everything homeowners need to know about building a premium garden suite — the rules, the process, and how Kasa handles it all.
Toronto Garden Suite By-Laws
In 2022, Toronto officially permitted Garden Suites as-of-right, meaning you no longer need a public laneway to build a backyard home. This game-changing policy allows standard residential properties to add a detached secondary unit. At Kasa Suites, we leverage these exact rules to design, permit, and build your premium garden suite without the headache of complex rezoning.
What are garden suites?
A garden suite is a custom backyard home for properties without laneway access. At Kasa Suites, we build these premium detached units to help you effortlessly generate rental income, house family, or add a home office — massively increasing your property value.
Garden dormers & smart space
Toronto allows garden suite dormers to push past the angular plane (up to 30% of the suite’s front wall width). At Kasa Suites, we expertly use this rule to give your second floor massive headroom and brilliant natural light — maximizing your interior space without zoning delays.
Ready to build your suite?
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