Understanding Ottawa’s Codes and Requirements for Legal Basement Apartments

The codes a legal basement apartment has to meet in Ottawa, and the six construction steps that take a project from first visit to occupancy certificate.
Budgeting for a Legal SDU in Ottawa: Costs, Financing, and ROI

What a legal secondary dwelling unit typically costs in Ottawa, how homeowners finance it, and the rental income a one-bedroom unit can bring in.
What Is a Secondary Dwelling Unit (SDU)?

An SDU is a self-contained apartment within your home, with its own kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, and private entrance. Here is what that means and why homeowners build them.