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Garden Suites, Laneway Houses & Multiplex Conversions — Toronto GTA

Build the second unit, the laneway house, or the legal fourplex. As-of-right under Toronto's post-Bill 23 zoning — we handle permits, build, and occupancy.

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Common Issues

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These are the most common multi-unit & aru conversions problems homeowners face.

Backyard sitting empty when it could pay your mortgage?

Confused by Bylaw 89-2022, 849-2025, and what's actually allowed?

Worried about the 60 m² footprint cap and tree protection bylaw?

Quoted $400K+ and not sure where the costs actually go?

Need a 100A panel upgrade or separate Toronto Hydro service?

Want a 2BR rental but unsure if your lot supports the 7.5m separation?

Stop dealing with these problems — get them fixed today.

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How It Works

A simple, stress-free process from start to finish. We're available 24/7 for your convenience.

STEP 1

Send Your Request

Call or WhatsApp us 24/7. Send photos, video, comments about what needs to be done, and your location.

STEP 2

Remote Estimate

Our team reviews everything immediately and provides a clear estimate — often within hours, no visit needed.

STEP 3

Repair Process

Our licensed team arrives on the agreed date and completes your project to the highest standards.

STEP 4

Handover & Warranty

Final walkthrough with you, full cleanup, and warranty documentation provided.

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Why Choose RenoHouse for Multi-Unit & ARU Conversions?

Toronto-specific zoning expertise — Bylaws 89-2022, 849-2025, 474-2023, plus Bill 23 and O.Reg 462/24

Permit-handling under one contract — building, ESA, plumbing, tree, heritage, Committee of Adjustment

Design-build coordination with named OAA architect partners (design partnerships, not in-house architects)

Servicing and utility coordination with Toronto Water, Toronto Hydro, and Enbridge handled in-scope

Heritage Conservation District experience — Cabbagetown, Riverdale, the Annex, Wychwood projects on file

End-to-end construction project management with WSIB-covered, insured trades and ESA-licensed electrical

What Our Multi-Unit & ARU Conversions Clients Say

RenoHouse delivered our 2-bedroom garden suite on a tight Roncesvalles lot in 11 months from contract to occupancy. Final cost within 4% of quote — rare in this market.
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Daniel & Priya R.

Roncesvalles, Toronto

Converted our 2,400 sq ft Leslieville semi into a legal 3-unit multiplex. Crew handled fire separations, second egress, and ESA-permitted electrical for two new panels. We're at $7,400/month gross rent — pays the entire mortgage.
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Stefan K.

Leslieville, Toronto

Laneway house behind our Junction home took 13 months including a heritage permit. The crew managed tight crane access via the lane and worked around our protected silver maple. Tenant moved in December — covers our mortgage payment.
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Margaret W.

Junction, Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions About Multi-Unit & ARU Conversions

What is an ARU and is my Toronto lot eligible?+
ARU stands for Additional Residential Unit — Ontario's term under Bill 23 for any second, third, or fourth residential unit on a lot. In Toronto, almost every detached, semi-detached, and row-house lot in residential (R, RD, RS, RT, RM) zones is now eligible for at least one ARU as-of-right. Garden suites are permitted city-wide under Bylaw 89-2022 (updated to 849-2025). Laneway houses are permitted on lots abutting a public laneway for at least 3.5m. Multiplexes (2-4 units) are permitted city-wide under Bylaw 474-2023. We start every project with a free zoning verification — check Apply.Toronto.ca for your zoning, then call us.
What does Toronto Bylaw 89-2022 (and 849-2025) say about garden suites?+
Bylaw 89-2022 (February 2022) and amending Bylaw 849-2025 (July 2025) permit one garden suite as-of-right on every R-zoned Toronto lot. Footprint: lesser of 40% of rear yard OR 60 m² (645 sq ft). Total GFA up to 120 m² (1,290 sq ft) over two storeys via cantilevered second floor. Maximum height 6.3m. The 45-degree angular plane was eliminated under 849-2025 — flat and shed roofs are now permitted. Setbacks: 1.5m from rear and side lot lines; 7.5m separation from main house for full-height suite. Soft landscaping ≥ 50% of rear yard. Zero parking required, but two bicycle spaces required. Garden suite GFA cannot exceed main house GFA.
What does Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) change for my project?+
Bill 23 (Ontario, 2022) requires every Ontario municipality to permit up to three residential units per lot as-of-right where servicing is available, removes parking minimums for ARUs, and reduces or eliminates development charges for ARUs. Toronto was already ahead of this with 89-2022 and 474-2023, but Bill 23 locks in those permissions and extends them to Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, Burlington — every GTA municipality. Ontario Regulation 462/24 (November 2024) further capped municipal restrictions on angular planes and separation distances.
Are RenoHouse builds OBC compliant and ESA permitted?+
Yes. Every project is built to Ontario Building Code (OBC), including SB-12 energy compliance for new dwelling units. We pull all required permits: building permit, plumbing trade permit, ESA electrical permit, and where applicable Tree Permit (Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813), Heritage Permit, and Committee of Adjustment approvals. Inspections are coordinated with Toronto Building (footing, foundation, framing, insulation, final), ESA (electrical rough-in and final), and Toronto Water (servicing). All of our electrical work is performed by ESA-licensed personnel.
How much does a garden suite cost in Toronto?+
Mid-range 800–900 sq ft 2-bedroom garden suite all-in: $400K–$525K (2026 pricing). Studio: $250K–$350K. 1BR (450–650 sq ft): $300K–$400K. Premium 2BR with high-end finishes (900–1,200 sq ft): $480K–$650K. Hard cost is $400–$650/sq ft. Soft costs (design, permits, surveys, arborist, engineering) typically $25K–$75K, plus servicing $20K–$50K (water, sewer, hydro). Modular pre-fab is cheaper at $200K–$400K but only works on lots with crane access — most inner-city Toronto lots cannot accept modular delivery.
How long does a garden suite or laneway house take to build?+
Realistic timelines: design + permit drawings 8–14 weeks, plan review 6–12 weeks, construction 16–28 weeks, final inspections and occupancy 1–3 weeks. End to end: 8–14 months for a garden suite, 10–16 months for a laneway house. Multiplex conversions of existing homes: 6–18 months depending on scope (3-unit conversion is faster than 4-unit with structural changes). Tree Permit, Heritage Permit, or Committee of Adjustment requirements add 6–24 weeks.
What rental income can I expect?+
Toronto 2026 market rents: garden suite 1BR $2,200–$2,800/month, 2BR $2,800–$3,300/month. Laneway house typically commands $200–$500/month premium for higher architectural finish and street-presence: 1BR $2,500–$3,200, 2BR $3,200–$4,200. Multiplex unit rents: 1BR basement $1,500–$2,200, 1BR main floor $1,800–$2,500, 2BR $2,500–$3,200. Effective gross rent yields after vacancy and operating expenses typically 5.5–6.5% on construction cost. Property uplift on resale: garden suite $285K–$320K; laneway house $400K–$600K; full multiplex $500K–$1M+.
Do I need a Committee of Adjustment minor variance?+
Most as-of-right projects do NOT need Committee of Adjustment (CoA). Garden suites within Bylaw 89-2022/849-2025 limits (60 m² footprint, 6.3m height, setbacks, GFA caps) are as-of-right. Laneway houses within the 2018 bylaw are as-of-right. Multiplexes within 474-2023 are as-of-right. Minor variances are needed only when exceeding those limits — most often for: setback relief on tight lots, height exceedance, GFA exceedance over main-house cap, or fire access path narrower than 0.9m (which the CoA cannot relax). When CoA is needed: $1,200 application fee plus planner ($3K–$8K), 6–12 week turnaround, ~80% approval rate on garden suite variances.
What about Tree Permits, Heritage Conservation Districts, and the 0.9m fire access?+
Three common pitfalls. (1) Tree Protection Bylaw (Chapter 813): any tree ≥ 30 cm diameter (DBH) on private property is bylaw-protected; the Tree Protection Zone is roughly 10× DBH radius. Garden suite designs must respect TPZs or apply for a Tree Permit; arborist report ($1,200–$3,500) is required when within 6m of a protected tree. (2) Heritage Conservation Districts (Cabbagetown, Riverdale, the Annex, Wychwood, others): a Heritage Permit is required for new construction; adds 4–8 weeks. (3) Fire access: laneway houses require a 0.9m unobstructed path of travel to a public street/sidewalk, within 45m of a fire hydrant — this CANNOT be relaxed by Committee of Adjustment and is the single most common reason laneway proposals fail at zoning review.
Do you handle financing or mortgages?+
No — RenoHouse is a construction company, not a mortgage broker. We do NOT originate mortgages or arrange financing. We DO regularly refer clients to mortgage brokers familiar with ARU construction-draw products (Equitable Bank Laneway House Mortgage, Big-5 refinance to as-improved value, HELOC, CMHC MLI Select for 5+ unit stacks). We can work with your construction-draw schedule and provide draw inspection documentation when your lender requires it. Tax planning (capital gains, principal residence exemption, MHRTC eligibility) requires a CPA — we do not give tax advice.

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RenoHouse delivered our 2-bedroom garden suite on a tight Roncesvalles lot in 11 months from contract to occupancy. Final cost within 4% of quote — rare in this market.

Daniel & Priya R., Roncesvalles, Toronto

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