Unlock the Full Potential of the Land You Own
TeraSeed is a housing initiative by LandSeed that enables landowners to build small, self-contained, zoning-compliant houses right in their backyards. These compact homes are a smart, sustainable solution to the housing crisis and a valuable investment in your property—and they’re fully compliant with zoning laws at every level of government.
What are TeraSeed homes?
TeraSeed homes are designed to be independent units, functioning separately from a main house. Such a backyard addition may increase your property value and open new possibilities
Support for extended family
Young adults’ first entry-level home
Passive rental income
Terra homes are movable, and can be resold, just like a house
Landseed will guide and support you every step of the way
Let our team of partners take care of everything in the Teraseed home building process
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Site planning & analysis
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Zoning & permits
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Custom design
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Construction
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Installation
TeraSeed uses a vertically integrated process, so you deal with one team from concept to completion
What Is a TeraSeed Home (ADU)?
A TeraSeed Home is a low-footprint, fully code-compliant Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) designed to be built in your backyard. It provides an independent living space, similar to a studio or one-bedroom apartment, that adds flexibility and value to your property.
Why Consider Building a Backyard Home?
With rising housing costs, many families seek new solutions. For landowners, a backyard home may mean a steady stream of rental income or a way to give aging parents their own safe and private space, right next door. TeraSeed helps bring these ideas to life. We support homeowners in transforming underused land into a source of long-term security and independence.
Adding a legal backyard unit delivers a range of practical, long-term benefits for homeowners:
- Flexible Living Space ideal for aging parents, young adult children, or guests
- Rental Income: offset your mortgage with steady rental income (average: $775/month)
- Increased Property Value with added equity and long-term resale appeal
- Affordability: avoid the cost of buying a new property or condo
- Support multigenerational living without sacrificing privacy
- Build legally under Ontario’s three-units-per-lot zoning rules
See the real TeraSeed home examples and get all your questions answered!
Who We Team Up with
Real Estate Agents
Introduce new options to your clients
Contractors & Designers
Collaborate on residential builds
Community Connectors
Spread the word to local audiences
Content Creators
Help tell the story through digital media
