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Toronto Multiplex FAQ

Answers to 45+ common questions about building multiplexes in Toronto — zoning and unit permissions, sixplex wards, garden suites, MLI Select financing, proformas and the build process.

Zoning & unit permissions

What Toronto's multiplex rules let you build, as-of-right. See all →

Sixplex pilot wards

Where six units are allowed and how the pilot works. See all →

Garden suites

Adding a unit at the rear of your lot. See all →

Major streets & mid-rise

Building larger on designated avenues and major streets. See all →

MLI Select & financing

CMHC's program for five-plus-unit rental projects. See all →

Proformas & returns

Reading the numbers behind a deal. See all →

Buying a lot & site selection

Finding and evaluating a lot to build on. See all →

Design, permits & build

Getting from a lot to a finished building. See all →

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As-of-right unit potential shown here is a planning guide generated from Toronto's multiplex and Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) permissions, not legal advice. Always confirm what a specific lot allows with the City of Toronto or a qualified planner before purchasing or designing.