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Modern two-story laneway house with garage and living space in Toronto GTA ON
Accessory dwelling units (ADU)

The Ontario Homeowner's Guide to Laneway Homes, Garden Suites & Bill 23

...ADUs: the removal of Development Charges. Development charge (DC) exemptions for ADUs in Ontario Previously, adding a new unit could trigger a development charge payable to the city, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000+. Under Bill 23, most ADUs are now exempt from these charges. This immediately reduces the upfront cost o...