In the four months since the Halifax Regional Municipality changed its bylaws to allow backyard and secondary suites, a total of 32 new permits have been issued.

Calgary Backyard Suites formed two months ago, but its Edmonton division, YEGarden Suites, has been in operation for three years, and has successfully advocated for more favourable backyard suite ...

Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.

Regina city council has voted to allow developers and homeowners to build backyard suites anywhere in the city. Previously, construction of backyard suites — also known as laneway and garden suites — ...

Proposed standards for backyard suites are set to go before city council Monday, with changes aimed at addressing privacy concerns for neighbouring yards and the effects of building height and ...

Among those wanting to build garden suites are people looking to house their kids, their parents or downsize themselves, planners say. Could a backyard house let Torontonians grow old at home?