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Modular Homes in Pickering, Ontario
Factory-direct modular homes and backyard suites for Pickering and Durham Region. Here's what Pickering's additional-dwelling-unit by-law allows in your backyard, what it costs, and the rules that apply.
What you can build in Pickering
Full modular homes — from $175,696. 29 models from 560 to 1,405 sq ft, 1–3 bedrooms — factory-built to the Ontario Building Code and set on a permanent foundation (a real, permanent house, not a “trailer”).
Backyard suites (ADUs) — from $96,244. 7 compact models built for garden-suite and in-law-suite use, sized to fit what Pickering's by-law allows.
All homes are CSA-certified (A277 modular / Z240MH manufactured), finished in the factory, and delivered ready for foundation and hook-up. What's the difference between modular, manufactured, and mobile? →
Find your backyard suite — 3 quick questions
We'll narrow the models that fit a typical Pickering backyard allowance to the ones that fit your life. No email needed.
1 · Who's it for?
2 · What layout?
3 · What size feels right? (Pickering lots typically allow up to ~700 sq ft)
Pickering allows up to 150 m² (≈1,615 sq ft), but binds to the lesser of that, 50% of your home, or your zone’s remaining lot coverage. Your exact lot may allow more or less — get the real number for your address in seconds.
Check your exact Pickering address →Can you put a garden suite (ADU) in your Pickering backyard?
Often, yes — Pickering permits a detached Additional Residential Unit on most serviced residential lots. The specifics, from City of Pickering ADU zoning amendments (Bill 23 conformity, adopted Sept 2023):
| Max size | Up to 150 m² (≈1,615 sq ft) — binds to the lesser of that, 50% of your home’s net floor area, or your zone’s remaining lot coverage |
|---|---|
| Max height | 4.5 m (≈15 ft) on lots up to 2,000 m² (≈21,500 sq ft); 6.5 m (≈21 ft) on larger lots |
| Setbacks | 1.2 m (≈4 ft) rear and side |
| Units per lot | Up to 2 ADUs — one may be a detached garden suite |
| Parking | 1 space per ADU |
| Servicing | Municipal services or a private well/septic (Durham Health sign-off) |
| Conservation | Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) |
Grants & financing in Pickering
See every program → Ontario ADU Grants Directory
A modular or prefab home on a permanent foundation is financed like any house. CMHC Prefab Plus allows an insured mortgage with as little as 5% down on the first $500,000, with construction funds released in stages. How modular home financing works →
Thinking of the suite as a rental? Run the numbers →
Pickering modular homes — FAQ
Can you put a backyard suite in Pickering?
Yes. Pickering permits a detached additional dwelling unit (a garden suite) on most residential lots with a house — subject to size, height, and setback rules and a building permit.
How big can a backyard suite be in Pickering?
Up to 150 m² (≈1,615 sq ft) in principle, but the binding limit is the lesser of that, 50% of your home’s net floor area, or your zone’s remaining lot coverage. Check your address for the exact number.
Can you put a modular home in Pickering?
Yes. On land you own, a modular home on a permanent foundation is legal residential housing under the Ontario Building Code throughout Pickering, subject to standard zoning and permits.
How much does a modular home or backyard suite cost in Pickering?
Modular home models start at $175,696 and run to about $338,000 for the largest layouts; backyard ADU models start at $96,244. Site work, foundation, delivery, and permits are additional.
Can I get a mortgage on a modular home in Pickering?
Yes — on a permanent foundation it is financed as real property, including via CMHC Prefab Plus (5% down on the first $500,000).
Local rules summarized from City of Pickering ADU zoning amendments (Bill 23 conformity, adopted Sept 2023); verified by Modular Homes 400 and reviewed by James Clarke, REALTOR®. Always confirm current requirements with the City of Pickering before you build.