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Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Laws - What You Need To Know

Case Study: How This Alta Vista Retiree Built a "Retirement-Ready" Suite Without Leaving His Property

Learn how John and Susan , a retired couple in Alta Vista built a retirement-ready home with the help of Ottawa General Contractors.

Ottawa Zoning Explained: A Free 7-Part Course for Homeowners, Investors & Builders

Ottawa Zoning Explained: A Free 7-Part Course for Homeowners, Investors & Builders Zoning changes across Ottawa are quietly creating once-in-a-generation opportunities for homeowners, investors, and small-scale developers. But most people don’t benefit from zoning reform—not because the opportunity isn’t real, but because the rules are confusing, fragmented, and buried in planning language that’s hard to interpret. That’s exactly why we created this Free 7-Part Zoning Course. This step-by-step series breaks down Ottawa’s zoning rules in plain English and shows you what you can actually build, where the opportunities are, and how to move forward with confidence—whether you’re adding a unit, planning a redevelopment, or simply trying to understand the true value of your property.

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How Much Does It Cost To Build a Custom Home in Ottawa?

The 8-Unit Blueprint: How Bill 23 Made This Old Ottawa East Conversion Possible

The 8-Unit Blueprint: How Bill 23 Made This Old Ottawa East Conversion Possible. This project we just completed started with a conversation. An investor called us, told us about a property they were looking at, and asked what was possible. We pulled the zoning, ran the numbers, and showed them the opportunity.

5 Strategic Benefits of Converting Your Ottawa Home Into a Multiplex Under Bill 23 and the New Official Plan

Reach out to Ottawa General Contractors at ottawageneralcontractors.com and request a free zoning review and project proforma. Our team can assess your property's potential under Bill 23 and the New Official Plan, and provide clarity on whether multiplex redevelopment is the right strategic move for your next chapter.

This Little-Known Change Is Emerging as Ottawa's Most Strategic Asset Class

Confirm your property's specific designation under the New Official Plan (transect type, N1-N6 zone classification, permitted unit count and height). Use our Zoning Tool to get the changes for your property. https://otawazoning.com

How to Check Your New Zoning Classification in Ottawa

Ottawa’s new zoning rules represent one of the biggest opportunities for homeowners in years. Whether you want to increase your home value, build rental income, or explore multi-unit development, knowing your zoning is the first step.

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