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title: "Creating a Basement Apartment in Toronto: A Comprehensive Guide"
description: This is a complete guide to building a legal basement apartment in Toronto. We cover ceiling heights, fire codes, egress, permits, costs, and more!
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[Toronto Renovation Blog | Oriel Renovations](https://orielrenovations.com/toronto-renovation-blog)

# [Creating a Basement Apartment in Toronto: A Comprehensive Guide](https://orielrenovations.com/toronto-renovation-blog/creating-a-basement-apartment-in-toronto)

 Written by [Jacob Quigley](https://orielrenovations.com/toronto-renovation-blog/author/jacob-quigley) | Aug 25, 2026, 8:30:01 PM

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