Garden Suite Permit

A garden suite is a self-contained residential unit built in the rear yard of an existing property, separate from the main house. In Toronto, garden suites require a building permit and must comply with zoning bylaws that regulate size, setbacks, height, parking, and lot coverage. The City updated garden suite regulations in recent years to encourage this form of gentle densification, but navigating the permit process still requires detailed architectural drawings, site plans, and coordination with multiple City departments. PermitsHub manages the entire garden suite permit process for homeowners across Toronto and the GTA. We prepare the required drawings, verify zoning compliance, submit your application to the City, and handle all communications until your permit is approved. Garden suite permits typically involve Building Division review, Zoning review, and sometimes Committee of Adjustment applications if minor variances are needed.

• Zoning review and confirmation of garden suite eligibility for your property
• Architectural drawings showing floor plans, elevations, and building sections
• Site plan showing setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and landscaping
• Building permit application submission to Toronto Building Division
• Coordination with City reviewers and response to any review comments
• Minor variance application if zoning relief is required