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Legal Basement Suite Services

A residential unit built in the basement of a home is called a Legal Basement Suite. This is a popular way to use property efficiently in Calgary, but it needs to be registered according to government rules.

Getting a basement legally approved involves different steps, such as:

• Getting a Development Permit (if needed)
• Applying for a Building Permit
• Getting safety inspections done (electrical, plumbing, ventilation)

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Benefits of a Legal Basement Suite

Extra Rental Income
The rental demand in Calgary is relatively high, so you can create a regular income source by renting out your basement.
Property Value Increase
A legal basement suite increases the market value of your property because buyers see an extra income source from your home.
Better Tenant Quality
People who are looking for professional housing prefer only legal suites because legal suites are certified and safe, meaning quality tenants will be attracted to your legal suite quickly and easily.
Energy Efficiency and Safety
Safety codes such as fire separation, proper exits, smoke detectors, etc. are used in building legal suites. This not only ensures the safety of your tenants, but also makes your home energy-efficient.

Requirement for Legal Basement Suite

You will have to fulfil some specific requirements if you want to build a legal basement suite in your Calgary home, according to the City of Calgary.

Do a Zoning Check
The first step is to check if your area allows legal basement suites. This is determined through Zoning regulations. If your zone is “R-C1” or “R-C2”, you may be eligible.

Separate Entrance
It is mandatory to have a separate entrance in a legal suite for the tenant to enter and exit.

Egress Window (Escape Window)
An egress window is a must in every bedroom as it is the exit point in case of an emergency. The window size and opening dimensions must be as per the building code.

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