Homeowners interested in undertaking a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit project will be able to apply for grant funding through the Town of Okotoks next month.
Applications for the program will open on Jan. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
Inquiries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to funding availablity, according to the Town.
Homeowners can apply for grants up to $10,000 to offset the costs of building a new secondary suite or accessory dwelling and up to $5,000 to upgrade an existing suite to meet safety code requirements.
Some examples of eligible expenses for the grant include development permit fees, building permit fees, fees for professional plans/drawings required for permit submission, construction/labour costs related to work under approved building permits and construction supplies/materials for the project.
The goal of this initiative is to support the creation of new secondary suites and accessory dwellings in town. The grant also encourages residents to bring existing non-compliant secondary suites into building code compliance by incorporating safety measures.
To learn more about the program, review the application requirements and apply, visit okotoks.ca/secondarysuitesgrant.
