There are a lot of different names for these special tiny homes, such as:
- accessory dwelling unit
- secondary dwelling unit
- granny flats
- in-law units
- backyard cottages
- garden suite
- ancillary unit
- accessory unit
- sidekick
- tiny house
to name a few.
At Winton, we've gone with the term Secondary Dwelling Unit.
Ultimately, it’s a separate, secondary dwelling that shares a single-family residential lot with the owner’s primary home. People often build a secondary dwelling on their property as lodging for an aging relative or temporary homes for those adult children who aren’t quite ready to fly the coop and enter the housing market.
Secondary dwellings are the perfect setup for people who desire their own space yet benefit from being near their family.
Whether you’re hosting relatives, seeking a new source of income, or just want your own private meditation space, art studio, or office, secondary dwellings are gaining more popularity across Canada.
They're an affordable housing solution that meets a variety of needs and municipalities everywhere are jumping on board, increasingly more open to providing permits for this type of structure.
Secondary dwellings are becoming a viable living situation for more and more Canadians. With an aging population and home prices seemingly out of reach for many, secondary dwellings make a lot of economic sense for homeowners and renters alike.
Each municipality will have its own requirements for permitting and with that in mind, Winton endeavored to develop a line of secondary dwellings suited to a variety of scenarios. If you’re looking to construct an affordable new secondary dwelling in the shortest amount of time, you need to consider a prefab build package from Winton Homes!
Here’s a sneak peek of the Salt Spring, one of Winton's secondary dwelling-specific line of homes.
View more on our Secondary Dwelling Units page.
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