Secondary Suites Programs

The Secondary Suite funding programs are intended to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville. Funding in the form of a forgivable loan is available to home owners and small landlords in Leeds and Grenville to construct a secondary suite, also known as a granny suite, garden suite, or second unit. The creation of a secondary suite can also make your mortgage more affordable through the rental income received.

When considering whether to proceed with adding a secondary suite, contact your local municipal planning and building departments for information. They can tell you whether you are able to add a second unit on your property and answer questions that you may have related to local zoning, the Building Code and other by-laws.

Key Facts

• Funding is to construct a new secondary suite; the renovation of an existing secondary suite is not eligible under this program.
• Funding is provided to the property owner in the form of a forgivable loan.
• During the loan forgiveness period the property owner must not charge more than the maximum Affordable rent (as determined annually by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville). See program documents for further details on other requirements during the loan forgiveness period.
• Renters are selected by the property owner and must meet program eligibility criteria, such as having income and assets below set limits. The renter can be a relative, such as an elderly parent or adult child.

For program information or inquiries about funding, contact 613-342-3840, or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2401.

Applications for private homeowners and small landlords are now available by following the links below.

Secondary Suites Programs:

Other Resources

Add a Second Unit in Your Home document 

Public Information Sessions

Learn about your local planning and building information processes, and funding programs available to construct an Additional Residential Unit or Tiny Home. These information sessions are intended to provide general information for local residents, landlords, and land developers interested in building an Additional Residential Unit (ARU), accessory residential unit or garden suite, or a tiny home either for personal use or to be rented to a tenant.  

Upcoming Information Sessions

THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL.  Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., at the Prescott Town Hall – Ruth Evanson Room, 360 Dibble Street West, Prescott. This session will include information from municipal building officials from the Township of Augusta, Township of Edwardsburg-Cardinal, Town of Prescott, and the Affordable Housing Coordinator from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.  Further information.  

A copy of the presentation is found here. 

Contact us to be notified about future information sessions by emailing Tammy Herbison, or by calling 613-342-3840, or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2122.  Please include what municipality you are interested in building in, as the location of future information sessions will be determined based upon interest.