The City's grant program for secondary suites ended in 2012 and they are in talks to start a second grant program for 2013. However, it may not be up and running until late spring. Which means I can't begin my construction on my garage apartment until I apply and am approved for the grant of up to $20 000. I checked in with my construction company and found out my development and building permits are good for 2 years. So that was a weight off my shoulders.
So now I have to play the waiting game for construction to begin. I wanted to start in spring but it may be summer before things get going. But the $20 000 will be worth the wait, if I get approved. I'm still waiting on a second quote as is needed as part of the application. All in due time.
Updates should be made available online: http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/secondary-suite-grants.aspx
