11/02/2026
Before you price in “multiplex potential” on an Etobicoke or Toronto property, it helps to start with real layouts rather than assumptions.
The City of Toronto has released free, pre-approved fourplex and sixplex designs—including options engineered for both standard and narrow lots.
For homeowners thinking about multi-generational living or long-term estate planning, and buyers evaluating redevelopment opportunities, it’s a genuinely useful starting point.
A few important realities to keep in mind:
• Fourplexes are permitted across the city, but sixplex permissions depend on specific location and zoning.
• “Pre-approved” refers to the architectural design meeting Ontario Building Code standards—it does not mean an automatic building permit.
• Every property still requires site-specific drawings from a qualified design professional, zoning compliance review, and municipal permit processing.
Free plans don’t eliminate the due diligence, but they give you a realistic layout to test against the lot before you spend money on concept drawings.
Comment PLANS below and I’ll send you the direct link to the City’s official catalogue.
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Pauline Saliba, Broker
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
westtoronto
