Legal Basement Apartment Aurora, York Region

Which Aurora homes qualify

Aurora's zoning permits second suites in detached, semi-detached and link houses, subject to conditions. If your home is in Northeast Old Aurora, a provincial Heritage Conservation District since 2006, exterior changes such as a new side entrance can need extra review, so we check that before design.

Registration under By-law 6660-24

The Town's Additional Residential Units By-law 6660-24 requires those units to be registered. We build to the Ontario Building Code requirements for a second unit, including fire separation, alarms and egress, and keep the inspection records together for your registration.

Aurora second suite guide.

Licensed trades, one point of contact

A second suite usually needs a kitchen, a bathroom and new circuits. Plumbing and electrical go through our licensed partner contractors; we schedule them and deal with the inspections so you deal with one company.

Sources: Town of Aurora: Applications, permits and inspections · Town of Aurora: Secondary dwelling units · Ontario: Add a second unit in your house. General information, checked October 2026; confirm with the municipality before you start.

Questions from Aurora homeowners

Can I build a second suite in my Aurora townhouse?

Aurora's zoning permits second suites in detached, semi-detached and link houses, subject to conditions. We confirm whether your property qualifies.

Does Aurora require registration?

Yes. The Additional Residential Units By-law 6660-24 requires units to be registered.

Do you handle the permit?

Yes, we handle permits when they're needed, including drawings and inspections.

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