SSIP Eligibility Checker
Answer 8 quick questions to find out if your Calgary home qualifies for up to $10,000 in secondary suite rebates.
Is your home located within Calgary city limits?
Is this a single-detached, semi-detached, or duplex dwelling?
Is this your primary residence (you live here)?
Are you building a NEW secondary suite (not renovating an existing permitted suite)?
Will the suite have a separate entrance?
Will the suite include a full kitchen and full bathroom?
Will all work be done by licensed trades (electrical, plumbing, gas)?
Have you submitted (or will you submit) the SSIP application before starting construction?
$35,000 Backyard Suite Incentive
Launched March 2, 2026, the City of Calgary's Backyard Suite Incentive Program provides up to $35,000 toward building a detached secondary suite in your rear yard. This is separate from the SSIP and covers laneway houses, garden suites, and other detached dwelling units.
- Up to $15,000 for general construction costs
- Up to $20,000 for underground infrastructure connections
- $7,500 for accessibility features
- $2,500 for projects requiring no Land Use Bylaw relaxations
Funding is limited and first-come, first-served. Read the full SSIP and Backyard Suite guide →
Common SSIP Questions
The base SSIP rebate is $10,000. You can earn an additional $1,250 for meeting enhanced energy efficiency standards, and up to $5,000 for accessibility features. The maximum total is $16,250. Most homeowners receive the base $10,000.
The SSIP is funded through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Federal HAF funding may reach capacity as early as September 2026. Applications are processed first-come, first-served. The earlier you apply, the better your odds of securing funding.
No. The SSIP covers suites within the main dwelling (basement suites and main-floor suites). For detached backyard structures, the City launched the separate Backyard Suite Incentive Program in March 2026, offering up to $35,000.
From application to rebate cheque, expect 6-10 months total. Pre-approval takes 2-4 weeks, construction varies by project scope (typically 8-16 weeks for a basement suite), and post-construction reimbursement takes 4-6 weeks after final submission.
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