Toronto · Ontario
Laneway & Garden Suites in Toronto
Toronto legalized laneway suites city-wide in 2018 and garden suites in 2022 — opening hundreds of thousands of lots to backyard homes. In a market where every square foot counts, a factory-built modular suite turns underused backyard space into family housing or long-term rental income.
01 — Bylaws & feasibility
What Toronto allows
Toronto's laneway suite program applies to lots abutting a public lane, while the garden suite program covers lots without lane access — together they span most low-rise residential zoning. Both have rules on separation distances, height, and emergency access. Ontario's ARU legislation also requires most municipalities to permit additional residential units. We review your lot against the current rules during feasibility.
02 — Why modular here
Why modular here
Toronto backyard sites are tight and expensive to run trades through. A modular suite is built and finished in-factory under CSA A277 with third-party inspection, ships as a complete unit, and is craned into place — dramatically less site time, disruption, and schedule risk. Cross-country transport and permits are coordinated by our logistics partners.
Before you order: Bylaws change and every lot is different. We confirm the current rules for your exact address as the first step of every project — free.
03 — Modular models
Modular models suited to Toronto lots
CSA A277 modulars — mortgage-financeable as real property.
12' × 44' · Foundation · CSA A277 modular
Mortgage-financeable as real property on a permanent foundation.
Launch pricing announced at consultation.
10' × 32' · Foundation · CSA A277 modular
Mortgage-financeable as real property on a permanent foundation.
Launch pricing announced at consultation.
04 — Common questions
Toronto laneway & garden suite FAQs
Local answers, in plain language.
Do you really deliver from BC to Toronto?
Yes — modular units travel cross-country by specialized carrier, and it's routine in the industry. Transport is quoted per project and often surprises people by how reasonable it is against Toronto construction costs.
Laneway suite vs. garden suite — which one is my lot?
If your lot backs onto a public lane, it's likely a laneway suite; if not, the garden suite program applies. The programs have different siting rules but similar intent. We'll confirm which fits your address.
05 — Other guides
Other laneway & garden suite guides
What does your Toronto lot allow?
Send us your address — we’ll review zoning, siting, and servicing and give you a straight answer. Free, no obligation.