How will a secondary suite affect my utility bill?

A secondary suite will generate additional usage of services. Here is what you can expect:

  • Home without a secondary suite - Standard Utility Tax
  • Home with an authorized secondary suite - Standard Utility Tax plus 40% surcharge
  • Home with an unauthorized secondary suite - Standard Utility Tax plus 100% surcharge

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1. What is a secondary suite?
2. Can my home contain a secondary suite and what makes it legal?
3. What are the benefits of legalizing my secondary suite?
4. What should I consider when designing my suite?
5. How will a secondary suite affect my utility bill?
6. What City services are available to me?
7. Which documents are required for a Secondary Suite Permit Application?
8. How can you remove a secondary suite?