Brick x Brick: Navigating Real Estate, Finances, and Life for Women24 Huhti 2025

Episode 29: Basement Suites; What’s Legal, What’s Not, and Where to Start in Red Deer

In this episode of Brick x Brick, Roxann Klepper breaks down everything you need to know about basement suites in Red Deer—also known as house suites or secondary suites. With low housing inventory and high rental demand, these suites are more popular than ever. Roxann clarifies the difference between legal suites, legal non-conforming suites, and illegal suites, outlining essential features like fire separation, egress windows, ceiling height, and parking requirements. She also discusses which home styles are best suited for adding a basement suite, highlighting the popularity of West Park and homes with walkout basements. If you're considering renting out part of your home or investing in a rental property, this episode is full of practical insights, permitting info, and tips on where to start.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• Types of Basement Suites

• Requirements for Legal Basement Suites

• Best Home Styles and Neighbourhoods for Suites

HELPFUL LINKS

• City of Red Deer Interactive Map – Use the Secondary Suites Tab to find out if new suites are allowed in your neighbourhood - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/cbce9c2f83ea4ed985a4081b71eed6f7/

• Zoning Bylaw – House suite Specific Info on Pg 152 - https://www.reddeer.ca/media/reddeerca/city-government/bylaws/land-use-bylaws/Red-Deer-Zoning-Bylaw-3357-2024---Amended-January-13-2025.pdf

• House Suites Permit Info - https://www.reddeer.ca/city-services/permits-and-inspections/residential-permits-and-applications/secondary-suites/

• Your home might be worth more than you think. Request your FREE Market Evaluation here: https://www.roxyk.ca/home-evaluation

PODCAST

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickxbrick

Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brickxbrick-navigating-real-estate-finances-life-for-women/id1765374840

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@BrickxBrickWithRoxyK

WHERE TO FIND ROXY

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoxyKRealEstate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxklepper/?hl=en

Website: https://www.roxyk.ca

Email: roxann@roxyk.ca

Phone: 403-872-4546

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