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Second units, start to permit

Add a legal unitA basement apartment or a garden suite. Hover a page to see where it fits.

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Overview
For Homeowners
For Investors

Learn the terms

ADU Terms Glossary
Basement Apartment vs. Garden Suite
Basement ADU requirements
Garden Suite ADU requirements

Plan and budget

Does My Property Qualify?
Cost & Financing
ADU Cost Calculator
Timeline & Turnaround

Proof it works

Our Process
ProjectsSoon
ADU FAQ

Self-checkDoes my property qualify?

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Renovations, design only

Change the home you haveAdditions, alterations and new builds within BCIN House scope. Hover a page to see where it fits.

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Overview
Additions
New Builds

Renovations and alterations

Alterations & Layout Changes
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Basic vs. Major Renovation

Plan and process

Do I Need a Permit?
Process
Renovations FAQ

Self-checkDo I need a permit?

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Where we file permits

Home base

HamiltonHome base
HaldimandAbout 20 minutes

Brant

BrantfordAbout 25 minutes
County of BrantAbout 30 minutes

Halton

BurlingtonAbout 25 minutes
OakvilleAbout 35 minutes

Waterloo Region

CambridgeAbout 35 minutes
Kitchener-WaterlooAbout 45 minutes

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Building design and permits.
Ancaster, Ontario.
BCIN 513453

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