HALTON HILLS, ON – Could your home be a source of rental income? Do you have elderly parents needing to downsize or adult children in need of housing? An additional residential unit (ARU) may be the answer you’re looking for.
An ARU is a self-contained dwelling unit located on the same lot or within the same building as a primary residence. They can take many different forms such as secondary suites, basement apartments, coach houses, granny-suites and more. ARUs make efficient use of existing infrastructure, preserve neighbourhood character and vitality through gentle densification, and can provide both financial and environmental benefits as well.
“Additional residential units are gentle density - an achievable and local response to our housing needs in Halton Hills,” said Mayor Lawlor. “Whether it's for family members or income purposes, creating additional dwellings on existing properties can make a lot of sense for the residents of Halton Hills.”
According to the Halton Hills Growth Tracking Model, 77% or Halton Hills Housing is low-density, meaning homes that are either detached or semi-detached. 10% of housing is medium-density (townhouses) and 13% is high-density (apartments). In 2024, the Town added 72 ARUs to the ARU Public Registry.
Homeowners interested in exploring ARUs in Halton Hills can learn more by visiting haltonhills.ca/ARU. Check the eligibility of your property, find helpful resources such as the ARU Registration Guide and Homeowner Checklist, and find everything you need to get your application started.
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
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