News ReleaseCity of TorontoOctober 2, 2026
Toronto offers free designs for fourplexes and sixplexes
Homeowners can use the new plans to prepare permit applications, but must still meet zoning rules and provide site-specific drawings.
Summary
Toronto’s new free designs cover fourplexes and sixplexes for wide and narrow lots. They build on the City’s existing pre-approved plans for garden and laneway suites.
- What they offer: A starting point for designing a multiplex, with features such as bicycle parking, waste storage and options for sustainable design.
- What homeowners still need: A qualified design professional must prepare site-specific drawings and take responsibility for the design. The City will review each permit application.
- Where they’re allowed: Fourplexes are permitted city-wide; sixplex permissions vary by location. Projects must meet zoning requirements.
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Source: City of Toronto