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Petite Homes co-founder Arthur Barbut addresses the most common questions we get about backyard homes in our Video Education Series.
As this is a relatively new phenomenon, each municipality across Canada has its own bylaws to deal with additional dwelling units (tiny houses), while others have no bylaws at all. Ontario is one of the most aggressive provinces passing the More Homes Built Faster Act, or Bill 23, which allows up to three ADUs on one property. We work with each municipality on behalf of our clients and will ensure that your property qualifies before we move forward with any build commitment.
While each municipality is different, the City of Windsor, by example, has zoned a special parking exemption zone around the majority of the city to encourage the development of ADUs. In other municipalities where additional parking spots may be required, we can help you plan for this in the site design process.
No. If a site survey is needed, it will be an additional charge, which varies by municipality. We handle that process for our clients and ensure that they don’t get overcharged for the site survey.
Yes! You may be able to use the equity in your current home to finance your Petite Homes build. We can connect you with our financing partner who will help you determine if financing is available to you.
Each Petite Homes model is built on an insulated, poured concrete pad foundation surrounded by a 4′-deep barrier wall, ensuring the best insulation and protection from frost, water, and rodents.
Yes, the permit fee is included in the base price for all models with the exception of The Bachelor Shell.
This depends on your municipality’s by-laws, however, most municipalities require a main dwelling of at least 1,200 sq ft before any ADU(s) can be built. Our flagship model, The Shasta, was designed specifically to meet this requirement.
Connections to utilities such as hydro and sewage vary depending on site conditions and municipal regulations. We’ll provide an estimate for you once we’ve reviewed your property.
Furniture and window treatments aren’t included in the base price, however our interior designer can work with you to select the perfect options for your taste and style.
Our standard models are not ADA-compliant. We do, however, have ADA-compliant options and can customize any plans to meet your unique needs.
The first step is to let us know the address where you’d like to build a Petite Home model to ensure your lot is eligible for an ADU.
After we’ve determined that your property is eligible for an ADU, we’ll be in touch to schedule an introductory meeting where we’ll review the process with you and address any questions you might have.
You can also view our “How It Works” pages for each of our models:
With the exception of The Bachelor Shell and The Bachelor Foundation models, our pricing is turn-key and includes the start-to-finish process of building the home: design work, permits, approvals, construction materials, a driveway allowance, fit-and-finish, and construction.*
The price can increase if there are non-standard or unusual site conditions, or due to any upgrades or customizations you request not included in the standard packages. Costs for utility connections (hydro and sewer), as well as any development fees or other charges imposed by your municipality are also not included and vary depending on municipality and property details.*
Adding an ADU will increase the value of your property, so your property taxes will increase. We suggest consulting with your municipality to determine the rate of increase you can expect and when it would take effect. If you choose to work with Petite Homes, we’ll connect with the municipality on your behalf and identify the potential tax increase you can expect.
In the majority of cases, yes. Since ADUs are added to an existing home’s property, they don’t qualify for new home tax rebates.
Yes! Petite Homes models are perfect as rental units.
Based on the average apartment rental rates in Windsor, Ontario, homeowners can expect to generate between $1,200 and $1,500 in monthly rent revenue. Rental availability is exceptionally low providing a large pool of renters to choose from**.
**Costs and income potential figures are estimates only. Actual costs and values determined by market.
Having an ADU such as The Craftsman, The Cascadia, or The Bachelor can increase property value and therefore can boost the price of the primary home when it’s time to sell. However, many factors go into home prices, and every case is unique.
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All Prices in CAD.
*Pricing is heavily dependent on market rates, customizations and other factors and, as such, is subject to change.
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