Accessory suites

An accessory suite is a secondary dwelling from the principal residence and can be a garage suite, a garden suite or a secondary suite.

Recent bylaw updates: to assist with housing limitations and growth, the City has revisited accessory suite rules to remove obstacles for building approved suites. Learn more about these BYLAW CHANGES AND THE UPDATED REQUIREMENTS.

All accessory suites have municipal safety regulations and require approval through the City of Airdrie.

Secondary suites A small home located within the main residence. It has a kitchen, bed and bathroom separate from the principal home. LEARN MORE ABOUT SECONDARY SUITES

Garage suites A small home above a garage or attached to it. It has its own door, separate from the vehicle entrance and has a kitchen, bed and bathroom separate from the principal home. Learn more about garage suites

Garden suites A small home separate from the main residence, usually in a backyard. It has a kitchen, bed and bathroom separate from the principal home. Learn more about garden suites

Growth and demand

In the past few years, Airdrie has witnessed a significant increase in applications for accessory suites. This trend is a clear indicator of the growing interest and need for diverse housing options in our community. As we look forward, projections suggest that this demand will not only continue, but likely increase as well.

Demand and benefits of accessory suites

Locations of suites in Airdrie

Real-time data of secondary suite information such as location, permit status and processing times can be viewed online through a dashboard desktop.

Secondary suites dashboard