The Town of Olds has extended its compliance incentive program for secondary suites until Feb. 28, 2026.
The extension gives homeowners more time to bring existing secondary suites into compliance under simplified requirements, according to a July 22 municipal news release.
“We’ve made this process easier and more accessible because we want to work with property owners, not against them,” said James Crozier, Manager of Planning and Infrastructure. “This extension allows landlords to act now, under simplified requirements.”
The Town confirmed that staff are connecting with homeowners whose properties have secondary suites that are not currently registered. After the February 2026 deadline, enforcement of existing regulations will resume. Owners must either legalize their suite or remove it from the rental market.
“We’re seeing other communities deal with the consequences of illegal suites after emergencies like fires,” said Fire Chief Justin Andrews. “If someone is hurt or killed in an unregistered basement suite, the homeowner can face serious legal consequences. These changes are about protecting everyone—tenants and landlords alike.”
The Town advised affected property owners to either submit a development permit application to register their suite and meet safety standards, or stop renting the unit until it complies with the law.
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