Free Money to build a Backyard Suite in Calgary?

May 11, 2026 | Alberta Real Estate Investing

The City of Calgary Backyard Suite Incentive Program launches March 2, 2026, and this video breaks down how you can access up to $42,500 in combined grants to help build a backyard suite in Calgary.

Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or developer, this incentive could shift the numbers in your favour and make backyard suite construction significantly more affordable.

What We Cover in This Video

  • How the incentive works and how much you can receive
  • Extra incentives for accessible units and projects requiring no land use relaxations
  • Additional funding available for heritage properties
  • Who qualifies and the key eligibility rules

Helpful Resources

Is your property a heritage site? Use the official City of Calgary historic site map to find out: View the Calgary Historic Site Map

Official program details: Calgary Backyard Suite Incentive Program

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