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Modular Homes in Springwater, Ontario
Factory-direct modular homes and backyard suites for Springwater Township — including Phelpston, Elmvale, Midhurst, Minesing, and the surrounding communities. Here's what Springwater's additional-residential-unit by-law allows, what it costs, and the rules that apply.
What you can build in Springwater
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 Springwater'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 Springwater 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? (Springwater lots typically allow up to ~860 sq ft)
Springwater caps a detached suite at the lesser of 40% of your home, the zone’s accessory limit, or 115 m² (≈1,238 sq ft). Your exact lot may allow more or less — get the real number for your address in seconds.
Check your exact Springwater address →Can you put a garden suite (ADU) in your Springwater backyard?
Often, yes — Springwater permits a detached Additional Residential Unit on most serviced residential lots. The specifics, from Township of Springwater Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5000 s.3.48 (added by By-law 5000-406, in force May 2025):
| Max size | The lesser of 40% of your home’s floor area, the zone’s accessory-building limit, or 115 m² (≈1,238 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Max height | 4.5 m (≈15 ft), up to 2 storeys and never taller than the main house |
| Setbacks | Follow the underlying zone’s setbacks · 1.5 m (≈5 ft) separation from any other structure |
| Units per lot | Up to 2 ADUs (one in the house + one detached). Detached suites are permitted in the Agricultural zone; not in Residential Seasonal. |
| Parking | 1 space per ADU |
| Servicing | Private well & septic are permitted (rural Township) where capacity allows |
| Conservation | Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA); LSRCA in the eastern Township |
Grants & financing in Springwater
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 →
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Springwater modular homes — FAQ
Can you put a garden suite in Springwater (Phelpston, Elmvale, Midhurst…)?
Yes. Springwater permits up to two additional residential units (one in the house + one detached) across the Township — including detached suites in the Agricultural zone — subject to the size, height, and setback rules and a building permit.
How big can a garden suite be in Springwater?
A detached suite is capped at the lesser of 40% of your home, the zone’s accessory limit, or 115 m² (≈1,238 sq ft). Check your address for the specifics.
Can you put a modular home in Springwater?
Yes. On land you own, a modular home on a permanent foundation is legal residential housing under the Ontario Building Code throughout Springwater, subject to standard zoning and permits.
How much does a modular home or backyard suite cost in Springwater?
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 Springwater?
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 Township of Springwater Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5000 s.3.48 (added by By-law 5000-406, in force May 2025); verified by Modular Homes 400 and reviewed by James Clarke, REALTOR®. Always confirm current requirements with the City of Springwater before you build.