CREB® Supports secondary suites in Calgary

CREB® is calling on Calgary’s city council to make secondary suites permitted in all residential neighbourhoods, provided the homes remain owner-occupied, there is sufficient parking and safety concerns are met. CREB®’s announcement comes on the heels of public statements Mayor Naheed Nenshi has made in support of making secondary suites legal across all residential neighbourhoods in Calgary. The City of Calgary will be bringing forward a report to the Standing Policy Committee on Land Use, Planning and Transportation (LPT) on Feb.16 to specifically address the issue of secondary suites. Council is expected to vote on this issue in March. This represents an opportunity for CREB® to take a leadership position on this issue. In the coming weeks, CREB® will be working with partner organizations to advocate in support of secondary suites.