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Thinking about adding a legal secondary suite in Calgary? 🏡 Whether it’s for rental income, family living space, or boosting your property value, you need to follow the City of Calgary’s land use bylaws, permits, safety codes, and registration rules.

In this video, we cover EVERYTHING you need to know about legal basement suites and secondary suites in Calgary:

✅ Land Use & Zoning – which districts allow suites (RC1N, RC2, R-CG, etc.), lot size requirements, outdoor space, and parking rules.
✅ Permits & Applications – building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, and development permits where required.
✅ Entrance & Space Standards – separate entrance, ceiling height (1.95m), emergency egress window sizes, and property line rules.
✅ Plumbing & Water Systems – kitchen, bathroom, backflow prevention, and independent shut-off valves.
✅ Electrical Requirements – sub-panel or upgraded service, ENMAX upgrades if under 200 amps, licensed electrician work.
✅ Heating & Ventilation – independent furnace/HRV, sealed mechanical room with Type X drywall, self-closing solid door.
✅ Fire & Safety Systems – interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors across both units.
✅ Soundproofing & Privacy – meeting minimum STC 43 rating with insulation, resilient channel, and drywall.
✅ Registration with the City – final inspections, official suite registry, and free registration under the Secondary Suite Amnesty Program (until Dec 31, 2026).

⚡ By following these Calgary secondary suite rules, you’ll protect your investment, attract tenants safely, and stay fully compliant with City bylaws and the Alberta Building Code.

📍 Why Watch This Video?
• Perfect for Calgary homeowners planning a legal secondary suite
• Investors looking for rental income opportunities
• Buyers & sellers wanting to understand secondary suite compliance
• Anyone interested in Calgary real estate market trends

👤 About Me
I’m Jerry Moras, Calgary REALTOR® with the Alberta Homes Team at eXp Realty. I specialize in helping homebuyers, sellers, and investors make the right real estate decisions in Calgary and beyond.

📞 Call/Text: 403-561-3456
🌐 Learn more: jerrymoras.com

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