
Welcome to your comprehensive resource for Calgary homes with basement suites for sale. These versatile properties are ideal for homeowners seeking extra income, multi-generational families requiring flexibility, or investors targeting in-demand rental opportunities. Options range from legal secondary suites to fully independent walkout units.
Find modern legal suites across SE Calgary or walkout basement apartments in the NW with private kitchens, baths, laundry, and separate access. Enjoy privacy, comfort, and income potential all in one home.
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Use the interactive map below to explore Calgary homes with basement suites for sale across every community. Blue clusters show the number of suite-ready listings in each area—zoom in to reveal individual properties marked by red pins. Click any pin for MLS® listing details, high-resolution photos, suite layouts, and pricing.
Easily compare top neighbourhoods like Martindale, Coventry Hills, Evergreen, and Southwood—popular spots for legal suites, rental properties, and multi-generational homes. Filter listings, check proximity to schools and transit, and find the perfect basement suite setup for your lifestyle or investment needs.
A legal basement suite must have city permits, meet building code, have a private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, proper ceiling heights, egress windows, smoke alarms, and a heating/ventilation system. Legal suites should be registered with the City of Calgary’s Secondary Suite Registry.
Look up the property on the City of Calgary Secondary Suite Registry. The registry confirms permitted/approved secondary suites. Ask your Realtor or city officials if you are unsure.
No. Renting an illegal suite may put landlords and tenants at risk and can result in fines. Only register and rent suites that comply with city safety and zoning rules.
Legal suites can provide reliable rental income, help offset mortgage payments, and add resale value. They also offer flexible living arrangements for extended family or guests.
You need a building permit and possibly electrical, plumbing, and gas permits. Existing suites built before March 2018 still require city legalization and safety approval.
Yes. Calgary requires egress windows, smoke/CO alarms, separate heating/ventilation, solid core doors between units, and protected escape routes. Bedroom windows must be easy to open for emergency exit.
Inform your insurance provider if you own a home with a basement suite or rent it out. Having a legal suite may help you qualify for specific rental or landlord policies and ensure adequate liability coverage.
Yes. A Realtor familiar with Calgary suite regulations can help confirm suite status, guide you through permits and zoning, advise on suite income potential, and protect you from legal or financial risk during the transaction.

Diane Richardson is Calgary’s trusted Realtor® for legal basement suites and income-generating properties. Whether you want extra rental income, a mortgage helper, or more flexibility for multigenerational living, Diane gives you the inside track on suite legality, zoning, rental potential, and city regulations, plus exclusive access to new listings.
Find the right legal suite for your future—gain rental income, support family, or invest with confidence. Diane’s proven expertise ensures you buy safely and maximize your investment in Calgary’s most desirable suite-ready communities.
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