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Rahul Kumar
Broker & HCRA-licensed custom home builder · Oakville & the GTA
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Oakville floor area How big a house does your lot allow? Find your lot size and read across. Still looking for a lot? Start with the options below.
Applies to a detached house on a lot in the “-0” suffix zone, largely in south Oakville. No -0 in your zone means no floor area cap at all — coverage, height and setbacks limit the house instead.
| Lot area (sq ft) | Lot area (metric) | Maximum floor area |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3,767 sq ft | 349.99 m² or less | 65% |
| 3,768 – 4,843 sq ft | 350.00 – 449.99 m² | 60% |
| 4,844 – 5,920 sq ft | 450.00 – 549.99 m² | 55% |
| 5,921 – 6,996 sq ft | 550.00 – 649.99 m² | 51% |
| 6,997 – 8,072 sq ft | 650.00 – 749.99 m² | 49% |
| 8,073 – 9,149 sq ft | 750.00 – 849.99 m² | 47% |
| 9,150 – 10,225 sq ft | 850.00 – 949.99 m² | 45% |
| 10,226 – 11,301 sq ft | 950.00 – 1,049.99 m² | 43% |
| 11,302 – 12,378 sq ft | 1,050.00 – 1,149.99 m² | 41% |
| 12,379 – 13,454 sq ft | 1,150.00 – 1,249.99 m² | 39% |
| 13,455 – 14,531 sq ft | 1,250.00 – 1,349.99 m² | 37% |
| 14,532 – 15,607 sq ft | 1,350.00 – 1,449.99 m² | 35% |
| 15,608 sq ft and up | 1,450.00 m² and greater | 33% |
Floor area excludes the basement and the attic. An attached garage counts toward it; a detached garage does not. The by-law sets these bands in square metres. The square-foot column is a rounded conversion, so a lot close to a boundary needs checking in metres.
Current as at 29 September 2026. These provisions were last amended by By-law 2026-088, in force 15 June 2026. Confirm with the Town of Oakville before relying on them for a purchase or a design. Lot coverage, height and the full zoning breakdown →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started — common questions
How do I get started building a custom home in Oakville?
Choose your path above: build on a lot you already own, find a lot and build, or get a free valuation of your home or land. Each takes about a minute and starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Which areas does Golden Brick Homes serve?
We design, build and provide property valuations across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga and the wider Greater Toronto Area.
Is the first consultation really free?
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