Secondary Suites (Internal & External)

What Permits Do I Need?

A Development Permit, a Building Permit, Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical Permits will always be required for a secondary suite.

Rules & Requirements

There are many considerations to every project such as:

1. The types of development permitted in various land use districts (zoning)
2. The amount of area on a lot that buildings can cover (site coverage)
3. The required distances from property lines and other structures (setbacks)
4. How high a building can be in various land use districts (elevation)
5. The restriction of building structures over gas lines or other utilities (URWs)

Hinton's Land Use Bylaw describes rules and requirements for building secondary suites in town.

Top Tips

• A maximum of one internal and one external secondary suite per parcel is permitted.
• The maximum floor area (60 m²), minimum distance to property lines, and minimum parking stalls are the most important considerations when planning a secondary suite. Please come chat with us.

Check out the Inspections Group reference guide for guidelines on applying for Building, Electrical, Gas, and Plumbing Permits.