Custom homes · Kitchener
Custom Home Builder in Kitchener
Perimeter Homes is a custom home builder for Kitchener. We handle knockdown-rebuilds and new homes on your lot, checked against Kitchener's own rules before design starts.
Building in Kitchener
What shapes a custom home in Kitchener
We build in Westmount, Victoria Park, Forest Heights, Doon and Deer Ridge. Lots near the LRT have relaxed parking rules for additional units, and older Westmount and Victoria Park lots attract rebuilds.
How many units the lot allows
Kitchener says up to four dwelling units are permitted on residential lots under its zoning by-law, though lot width, servicing or hazards can limit some lots to one or two.
Source: City of Kitchener: ADUs, as of November 1, 2026A local rule to know
Kitchener currently has two zoning by-laws in effect, 85-1 and 2019-051, with different rules. Check which one applies before applying for permits.
Source: City of Kitchener: Zoning bylaw, as of November 1, 2026Province-wide baseline
Ontario's Planning Act and O. Reg. 299/19 allow up to three residential units on a serviced urban residential lot, which matters if you want a suite in your new house or a garden suite out back.
Source: O. Reg. 299/19, as of November 1, 2026Permits, demolition and warranty
Ontario's Building Code Act requires a permit to construct or demolish, so a knockdown-rebuild needs both. New homes must be built by a builder licensed by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority and enrolled for the Tarion new home warranty.
Source: Building Code Act, 1992, as of November 1, 2026Check with the city: zoning, trees, heritage and conservation rules depend on your exact lot. We confirm them with the municipality before design starts.
Real Perimeter work
Custom homes we've built
We don't have a finished project to show you in Kitchener yet, so the photos below are real Perimeter custom homes elsewhere: Poplar Drive in Burlington, Birch Hill Lane in Oakville and Watersedge in Mississauga. Each one is labelled.
How it works
From your lot to keys
Lot and zoning check
We review your Kitchener lot against the local by-law, trees and any conservation or heritage rules.
Design
Plans built around your lot and family, including a suite or garden suite if the lot allows one.
Permits
Demolition (if needed) and building permits, plus any variances.
Build
Stick-built on site by the Perimeter team. If speed matters, a factory-built option is available too.
Other ways to build in Kitchener
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Common questions
FAQ
How many units can I build on a lot in Kitchener?
Kitchener says up to four dwelling units are permitted on residential lots under its zoning by-law, though lot width, servicing or hazards can limit some lots to one or two.
Do I need a permit to knock down a house in Kitchener?
Yes. Ontario's Building Code Act requires a permit to demolish and another to construct.
Have you built in Kitchener?
Not a finished project yet. Our nearest completed custom homes are in Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga.
Where is Perimeter Homes based?
258 Springbrook Ave, Ancaster, ON. We build across Southern Ontario.
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Talk to a custom home builder in Kitchener.
Dan Carrol and the Perimeter Homes team reply within one business day. A phone number is required so we can call you about your lot.