Basement Second Unit
Planner
Calculate your legal basement apartment costs, stack up to $60,000+ in government incentives, and see your ROI — customized for your GTA city.
How It Works
Four simple steps from planning to move-in ready
Pick Your City
See costs adjusted to your local market, permits, and zoning rules.
Customize Your Build
Choose a package and add-ons like backwater valves, insulation, and HRV.
See All Incentives
Stack federal, provincial, municipal, and utility rebates automatically.
Get Your Quote
Book a free assessment. DrySpace handles permits, construction, and rebate applications.
Choose Your City
Costs, incentives, and rental income customized for 15 GTA cities
Toronto
City of Toronto
Standard Package
$80,000–$175,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $60,900
Rental Income
$2,000–$2,500/mo
Mississauga
Peel Region
Standard Package
$76,000–$166,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $60,000
Rental Income
$1,800–$2,200/mo
Brampton
Peel Region
Standard Package
$72,000–$157,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $59,500
Rental Income
$1,600–$2,000/mo
Vaughan
York Region
Standard Package
$81,500–$178,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,900–$2,300/mo
Markham
York Region
Standard Package
$77,500–$170,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $59,300
Rental Income
$1,800–$2,200/mo
Richmond Hill
York Region
Standard Package
$78,500–$171,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $58,500
Rental Income
$1,800–$2,200/mo
Oakville
Halton Region
Standard Package
$84,000–$184,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$2,000–$2,400/mo
Burlington
Halton Region
Standard Package
$74,500–$163,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,700–$2,100/mo
Hamilton
City of Hamilton
Standard Package
$68,000–$149,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,500–$1,900/mo
Oshawa
Durham Region
Standard Package
$65,500–$143,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,400–$1,800/mo
Pickering
Durham Region
Standard Package
$70,500–$154,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,600–$2,000/mo
Whitby
Durham Region
Standard Package
$68,000–$149,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,500–$1,900/mo
Milton
Halton Region
Standard Package
$72,000–$157,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,700–$2,100/mo
Kitchener
Waterloo Region
Standard Package
$66,500–$145,500
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $57,500
Rental Income
$1,400–$1,800/mo
Scarborough
City of Toronto
Standard Package
$77,000–$168,000
Max Cash Incentives
Up to $60,900
Rental Income
$1,800–$2,200/mo
Why Build a Second Unit?
A legal basement apartment is one of the best investments a GTA homeowner can make
Rental Income
$1,400–$2,500/mo across the GTA. Covers mortgage payments and builds wealth.
Property Value +15–25%
A legal suite increases your home value by $100K–$250K+ in most GTA markets.
Multi-Gen Living
Private suite for aging parents or adult children. Independent living under one roof.
Legal Protection
Fully permitted and code-compliant. Insurance valid, rental income declarable on taxes.
Ready to Build Your Second Unit?
Choose your city above to see exact costs and incentives, or call us for a free basement assessment.