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Granny Flat Prices Canada
Prices do not include HST/GST. Laneway house and garden suite regulations vary by municipality. Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton have led the way with permissive policies. Allow 6–12 months from permit to completion.
Granny Flat Prices by Type — Canada
Prices do not include HST/GST. Laneway house and garden suite regulations vary by municipality. Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton have led the way with permissive policies. Allow 6–12 months from permit to completion.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠1-Bedroom Laneway House (40m²) Complete 1-bedroom laneway house or garden suite with kitchen, bathroom, and living area | /job | C$72,000 | C$99,000 | C$126,000 |
| 🏡2-Bedroom Garden Suite (60m²) Full 2-bedroom secondary suite with kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and living area | /job | C$108,000 | C$144,000 | C$180,000 |
| 🛖Studio Garden Suite (25m²) Compact open-plan studio suite with kitchenette and bathroom | /job | C$49,500 | C$65,000 | C$81,000 |
| 📦Prefab Laneway House (1-bed) Factory-built modular 1-bedroom laneway house delivered and assembled | /job | C$45,000 | C$65,000 | C$85,500 |
| ✏️Custom-Designed Laneway House Architect-designed custom laneway house with premium finishes | /job | C$135,000 | C$193,000 | C$252,000 |
| 🚗Laneway House with Garage Laneway house or garden suite with integrated garage | /job | C$126,000 | C$175,000 | C$225,000 |
| ♿Accessible Garden Suite Fully accessible secondary suite with barrier-free bathroom and wider doorways | /job | C$90,000 | C$126,000 | C$162,000 |
| 📋Permits & Development Approval Development permit, building permit, and zoning review fees | /job | C$4,500 | C$9,000 | C$13,500 |
| 🏗️Site Preparation & Foundation Site clearing, grading, utility connections, and foundation work | /job | C$13,500 | C$22,500 | C$31,500 |
| 🔨Suite Renovation/Conversion Renovate or convert an existing structure into a legal secondary suite | /job | C$36,000 | C$63,000 | C$90,000 |
| 🚚Modular Laneway House Pre-built modular laneway house delivered and craned into position | /job | C$54,000 | C$81,000 | C$108,000 |
| 🔌Suite with Separate Utilities Secondary suite with independent utility connections | /job | C$117,000 | C$157,000 | C$198,000 |
Granny Flat Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$5,000
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
From C$4,200
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$5,500
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$4,000
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
From C$3,800
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
Pricing available
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Granny flat costs in Canada range from C$4,500 for council approval and planning to C$252,000 for a custom-designed build. Prices do not include HST/GST. Laneway house and garden suite regulations vary by municipality. Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton have led the way with permissive policies. Allow 6–12 months from permit to completion.
The most common options in Canada are laneway house / garden suite / secondary suite. Services include 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom builds, studios, kit/prefab options, custom designs, accessible builds, council approval, site preparation, renovations, transportable units, and builds with separate services.
A standard granny flat in Canada takes 12–20 weeks from slab to handover. Kit/prefab builds can be completed in 8–12 weeks. Custom designs may take 20–30 weeks. Council approval adds 2–24 weeks depending on the pathway.
Yes — all granny flats and secondary dwellings in Canada require some form of building or planning approval. The specific requirements vary by state, territory, or local council. Your builder or certifier will advise on the correct approval pathway for your property.
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