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I could really use your opinion on what to make of all of this because I am about to start renovations right now.
Hello,
Just for reference, below is a list of steps for the program along with further information that you might find useful. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me back at 780-442-6284.
Once zoning is permitted , if you are building a new suite, the next steps that you would need to take are to obtain a development permit, a building permit, ect. When you go to obtain these permits, they may request a floor plan to scale be created. Your more than welcome to complete the drawings yourself or to hire a drafts person to complete it for you. If you are to construct a garage suite, an engineer may be required to complete the plans for you as he/she will need to structurally engineer the concrete slab of the garage so it may then support a suite above.
Please include in the floor plans the exact window sizes, door spaces, floor spaces , ect. Also indicate where the heating system is, be it either a 2nd furnace or in floor heating, as a separate heating system is required within a new secondary suite. Once the permit is obtained you can then contact me at 780-442-6284 to set up a time to come into the office to fill out an application for the grant.
If you are upgrading an existing suite, the first step is to contact me to set up an inspection of the property, where our full team will then go over everything that may be required to bring the suite up to the Program Standards as well as the Fire Code Standata. During the inspection a letter will be presented stating that an inspection took place that day which verified that an existing secondary suite was present. After the inspection a specification report will be prepared. This report will then be submitted to you which lists which deficiencies must be completed before the final payment can be released. The letter and the specification report is to be presented when applying for a Development Permit for an Existing Secondary Suite. Once the Development Permit is obtained you can then contact the secondary suite coordinator at 780-442-6284 to set up a time to fill out the application form for the grant.
Also note that the existing regulations restrict the number of suites within any single detached dwelling to one of either a garage suite or secondary suite.
To obtain permits you must go to:
Planning & Development Department
5th Floor, HSBC Building
10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3P4
Phone: (780) 496-3100
Fax: (780) 496-6054
Or print the form (for a Development Permit) from the online link and submit either by fax, mail, or in person to the address above.
http://www.edmonton.ca/bylaws_licences/Per...008%20Juneb.pdf
If calling the above number (780-496-3100), it is a general number, so specifically ask for a development technical advisor who can answer any questions on permits, height restrictions, size requirement, ect.
When coming in to sign the application form for the grant I will require copies of the permits that you acquired and also some other documentation such as:
- copy of development permit
- copy of building permit
- copy of approved/stamped floor plans if required for permits
- copy of current land title or proof of purchase
- copy of current property tax notice /assessment
- proof of insurance coverage
- 2 estimates for the work required
- letter from a lending institution (bank), line of credit or a statement confirming availability of 25% of the total cost of work
Please note: The above listed documentation, besides a copy of the permits, can be submitted after the signing of the application form. However, approval may not be granted until all documentation is obtained as well as in initial inspection from our Safety Codes Officer (SCO). The inspection will take place shortly after the application for the grant has been filled out. If you are constructing a new suite, the inspection will be to check the structural integrity to see if the building can support a secondary suite.
If you are upgrading an existing suite, an inspection will then take place from members of our team which include our SCO as well as a Fire Inspector. A specification report will then be sent out to you shortly afterwards listing what deficiencies need to be complied with to bring the suite up to the Alberta Building Code as well as the Fire Code Standata. This inspection as noted in paragraph three will take place first.
Further information about Secondary Suites can be found at our web site:
http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/resid...rnerstones.aspx
If you scroll down there will be 3 PDF files which are information guides on our programs. The information guides are found in this order:
1. New/New - If you are building a new house and a basement suite at the same time off the lot.
2. New/Existing - If you are building a new basement suite or garage suite in an existing structure.
3. Existing/Existing - If you are upgrading an existing suite to bring it up to the Alberta Building Code.
Also we have another website at
http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/resid...ary-suites.aspx
A link to the Fire Code Standata for Secondary Suites:
http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/docu...cb/97FCB031.pdf
Please note that you may be eligible to receive funding up to $24,000.00. This funding is provided once the job is completed.
There is the option of a progress payment of 50% of the grant funding that you are eligible to receive. This is only provided to you once 50% of the grant funded work is completed as well as proof in the form of receipts are received verifying 25% of the total costs have been paid.
Also note that all other necessary permits must be obtained (i.e., plumbing, heating & electrical) with a final inspection to the specific area of the permit before any funding may be release as well as the completion of an Operating Agreement.
Example:
$32,000 - Quote of total costs
$8,000 - 25% of total costs
$16,000 - 50% of total costs
$8,000 -
$12,000 - 50% Progress payment
$12,000 - Remainder 50% grant payment once project completed
With all that being said, I look forward to your call once all documentation is in place or if you have additional questions.
Valerie Ball
Secondary Suites Coordinator
The City of Edmonton
Housing Services
Phone (780)442-6284
Fax (780)496-1150
Edmonton is the proud host of the 2009 ICLEI World Congress - a conference on advancing local environment initiatives.
Visit: www.iclei.org/worldcongress2009
Hello,
Just for reference, below is a list of steps for the program along with further information that you might find useful. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me back at 780-442-6284.
Once zoning is permitted , if you are building a new suite, the next steps that you would need to take are to obtain a development permit, a building permit, ect. When you go to obtain these permits, they may request a floor plan to scale be created. Your more than welcome to complete the drawings yourself or to hire a drafts person to complete it for you. If you are to construct a garage suite, an engineer may be required to complete the plans for you as he/she will need to structurally engineer the concrete slab of the garage so it may then support a suite above.
Please include in the floor plans the exact window sizes, door spaces, floor spaces , ect. Also indicate where the heating system is, be it either a 2nd furnace or in floor heating, as a separate heating system is required within a new secondary suite. Once the permit is obtained you can then contact me at 780-442-6284 to set up a time to come into the office to fill out an application for the grant.
If you are upgrading an existing suite, the first step is to contact me to set up an inspection of the property, where our full team will then go over everything that may be required to bring the suite up to the Program Standards as well as the Fire Code Standata. During the inspection a letter will be presented stating that an inspection took place that day which verified that an existing secondary suite was present. After the inspection a specification report will be prepared. This report will then be submitted to you which lists which deficiencies must be completed before the final payment can be released. The letter and the specification report is to be presented when applying for a Development Permit for an Existing Secondary Suite. Once the Development Permit is obtained you can then contact the secondary suite coordinator at 780-442-6284 to set up a time to fill out the application form for the grant.
Also note that the existing regulations restrict the number of suites within any single detached dwelling to one of either a garage suite or secondary suite.
To obtain permits you must go to:
Planning & Development Department
5th Floor, HSBC Building
10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3P4
Phone: (780) 496-3100
Fax: (780) 496-6054
Or print the form (for a Development Permit) from the online link and submit either by fax, mail, or in person to the address above.
http://www.edmonton.ca/bylaws_licences/Per...008%20Juneb.pdf
If calling the above number (780-496-3100), it is a general number, so specifically ask for a development technical advisor who can answer any questions on permits, height restrictions, size requirement, ect.
When coming in to sign the application form for the grant I will require copies of the permits that you acquired and also some other documentation such as:
- copy of development permit
- copy of building permit
- copy of approved/stamped floor plans if required for permits
- copy of current land title or proof of purchase
- copy of current property tax notice /assessment
- proof of insurance coverage
- 2 estimates for the work required
- letter from a lending institution (bank), line of credit or a statement confirming availability of 25% of the total cost of work
Please note: The above listed documentation, besides a copy of the permits, can be submitted after the signing of the application form. However, approval may not be granted until all documentation is obtained as well as in initial inspection from our Safety Codes Officer (SCO). The inspection will take place shortly after the application for the grant has been filled out. If you are constructing a new suite, the inspection will be to check the structural integrity to see if the building can support a secondary suite.
If you are upgrading an existing suite, an inspection will then take place from members of our team which include our SCO as well as a Fire Inspector. A specification report will then be sent out to you shortly afterwards listing what deficiencies need to be complied with to bring the suite up to the Alberta Building Code as well as the Fire Code Standata. This inspection as noted in paragraph three will take place first.
Further information about Secondary Suites can be found at our web site:
http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/resid...rnerstones.aspx
If you scroll down there will be 3 PDF files which are information guides on our programs. The information guides are found in this order:
1. New/New - If you are building a new house and a basement suite at the same time off the lot.
2. New/Existing - If you are building a new basement suite or garage suite in an existing structure.
3. Existing/Existing - If you are upgrading an existing suite to bring it up to the Alberta Building Code.
Also we have another website at
http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/resid...ary-suites.aspx
A link to the Fire Code Standata for Secondary Suites:
http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/docu...cb/97FCB031.pdf
Please note that you may be eligible to receive funding up to $24,000.00. This funding is provided once the job is completed.
There is the option of a progress payment of 50% of the grant funding that you are eligible to receive. This is only provided to you once 50% of the grant funded work is completed as well as proof in the form of receipts are received verifying 25% of the total costs have been paid.
Also note that all other necessary permits must be obtained (i.e., plumbing, heating & electrical) with a final inspection to the specific area of the permit before any funding may be release as well as the completion of an Operating Agreement.
Example:
$32,000 - Quote of total costs
$8,000 - 25% of total costs
$16,000 - 50% of total costs
$8,000 -
$12,000 - 50% Progress payment
$12,000 - Remainder 50% grant payment once project completed
With all that being said, I look forward to your call once all documentation is in place or if you have additional questions.
Valerie Ball
Secondary Suites Coordinator
The City of Edmonton
Housing Services
Phone (780)442-6284
Fax (780)496-1150
Edmonton is the proud host of the 2009 ICLEI World Congress - a conference on advancing local environment initiatives.
Visit: www.iclei.org/worldcongress2009
