Planning a Home Addition in Ottawa: What to Consider

# Planning a Home Addition in Ottawa: What to Consider

Your family has outgrown your home, but you love the neighborhood. An addition might be the answer.

Addition makes sense when you love your location, moving costs are significant, your lot has room, and the homes systems can support more space.

Moving might be better when addition costs approach buying larger home nearby or lot constraints limit practical addition size.

Ottawa requires minimum distances from property lines including front, side, and rear setbacks. Maximum lot coverage varies by zone.

Addition types include bump-outs at 10-150 sq ft, room additions at 150-500 sq ft, major additions at 500+ sq ft, second story, or above garage.

Additions cost more per square foot than new construction. Typical Ottawa costs run $200-$400 per square foot.

Plan additions well in advance. Design takes 2-4 months, permits 4-8 weeks, contractor selection 2-4 weeks, construction 3-9 months.