Calgary made one type of suite automatic to build in 2026 — and left the other completely unchanged. Here’s the real difference, what a backyard suite costs, and a new $35,000 City incentive you may qualify for.
Land and construction are only two-thirds of the number that matters. Here’s the $90,000 to $170,000 in soft costs, financing interest, and contingency most infill budgets miss — and how to build a pro forma that holds up.
R-C2 is now the zoning on many inner-city lots after the 2026 repeal — and it can still support up to four livable units. Here’s what’s actually buildable, and how it compares to R-CG.
Is My Lot Still R-CG? Check Your Calgary Zoning (2026) TL;DR: On August 4, 2026, Calgary’s blanket rezoning was repealed…
Buying a rental and building infill aren’t the same investment with different price tags — they’re different risk profiles. Real numbers on land, construction, rent, and the true cap rate versus the gross yield everyone quotes.
Some owners assume their lot definitely qualifies because a neighbour just built a fourplex. Others assume it definitely doesn’t. Five things actually decide it — check yours before the August 4 deadline.
Own an inner-city Calgary lot? You don’t have to sell to unlock its value. The Rent One, Live in One strategy lets you redevelop, stay put, and earn rental income from the units you build.
Calgary spent two years on a zoning U-turn — a citywide rezoning passed in 2024, then repealed by a newly elected Council in 2026. Here’s the full timeline and what it means for your property.
R-CG zoning lets you build up to 4 units on your Calgary lot. Here’s what that means for your property’s value.
H-GO zoning allows up to 8 units on eligible Calgary lots. Find out if your property qualifies.