Plan an accessibility ramp
Plan and estimate the project: plan an accessibility ramp.
Difficulty: ●●●●●Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
For an eligible self-contained secondary unit for a senior or DTC-eligible adult living with a relative.
Does ordinary window replacement qualify for this credit?
Not on its own. The federal Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit is for a qualifying self-contained secondary unit serving an eligible relative. Window work may be part of a qualifying renovation only when directly attributable to that project and all other rules are met. Check the official eligibility conditions before spending.
Potential benefit
Up to $50,000 qualifying expenses; 14.5% credit, maximum $7,250 under 2026 rules.
Last verified: 2026-08-02
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Secondary suite planning
Scope, budget and quote-preparation tool; specialized work must be designed and performed by authorized persons.
Difficulty: ●●●●●Insulate accessible water pipes
Detailed DIY guide to insulate accessible water pipes, with calculator, tools, materials, quality checks and common mistakes.
Difficulty: ●●○○○Plan sealing accessible ductwork
Highly detailed yellow-level guide to plan sealing accessible ductwork, with responsibility split, inspection hold points, quote review and work acceptance.
Difficulty: ●●●○○Plan an accessible bathroom
Understand, measure and plan: plan an accessible bathroom.
Difficulty: ●●●●●Improve a difficult threshold
Highly detailed yellow-level guide to improve a difficult threshold, with responsibility split, inspection hold points, quote review and work acceptance.
Difficulty: ●●○○○Manage the project through closeout
Explore: Systems to check before closing the work
Systems to check before closing the work
This section connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
Explore: Specialized diagnostics to verify
Specialized diagnostics to verify
This section connects systems that become costly or regulated when a primary project triggers them.
Explore: Finish and service details to verify
Finish and service details to verify
This section connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.