7 Pre-Engineered Designs

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10% Below CMHC Pricing

Pre-engineered plans from Canada's Housing Catalogue. Fixed pricing. Halifax pre-reviewed for faster permits. Perfect for 1-6 unit projects.

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10% Below CMHC

Our pricing beats government benchmark estimates by 10% or more.

Fixed Price

One number. That's what you pay. No surprises, no overruns.

6-Month Construction

6 months from permit to occupancy. $1,000/day late penalty.

Halifax Pre-Reviewed

CMHC designs pre-reviewed by HRM for faster permit approval.

7 Designs. Proven Plans. Fixed Pricing.

From backyard ADUs to 6-unit buildings. All designs engineered for Atlantic Canada, built by Helio.

CMHC Accessory Dwelling Unit 01 rendering
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Accessory Dwelling Unit 01

1 unit • 638 sq ft
$188,100
CMHC Estimate: $209,000
1 BR • 1 BA

Compact, detached 1-bedroom home designed for backyard infill. Perfect for rental income or multigenerational living.

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CMHC Accessory Dwelling Unit 02 rendering
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Accessory Dwelling Unit 02

1 unit • 840 sq ft
$252,000
CMHC Estimate: $280,000
2 BR • 1 BA

Larger 2-bedroom detached unit ideal for backyard development. Maximizes lot potential while providing comfortable living space.

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CMHC Fourplex 01 rendering
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Fourplex 01

4 units • 3,886 sq ft
$849,600
CMHC Estimate: $944,000
$212,400 per unit
1-3 BR • 1 BA

Compact 4-unit building with diverse unit mix. Designed to fit standard residential lots. Includes accessible-ready unit.

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CMHC Fourplex 02 rendering
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Fourplex 02

4 units • 4,149 sq ft
$1,030,500
CMHC Estimate: $1,145,000
$257,625 per unit
2-4 BR • 1 BA

Larger 4-unit building with predominantly 3-4 bedroom units. Ideal for family rental markets with higher rent potential.

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CMHC Sixplex rendering
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Sixplex

6 units • 4,930 sq ft
$1,167,300
CMHC Estimate: $1,297,000
$194,550 per unit
1-4 BR • 1-2 BA

Six-unit building providing maximum density for neighbourhood infill. Diverse unit mix from 1-4 bedrooms. Includes accessible-ready units.

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CMHC Stacked Townhouse 01 rendering
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Stacked Townhouse 01

6 units • 6,426 sq ft
$1,402,200
CMHC Estimate: $1,558,000
$233,700 per unit
1-3 BR • 1-1.5 BA

Six-unit stacked configuration (3 buildings × 2 units). Mix of 1-bed and 3-bed units. Can be repeated side-by-side for larger developments.

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CMHC Stacked Townhouse 02 rendering
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Stacked Townhouse 02

6 units • 8,331 sq ft
$1,669,500
CMHC Estimate: $1,855,000
$278,250 per unit
2-3 BR • 1-1.5 BA

Larger six-unit stacked configuration with spacious 2-bed and 3-bed units. Ideal for family-oriented rental markets.

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Why Build CMHC Designs with Helio?

Government credibility meets Helio execution. The best of both worlds.

Government-Backed Design

  • Regional architects (Abbott Brown for Atlantic)
  • NS Building Code compliant
  • Energy-efficient (heat pumps, HRV)
  • Accessibility options included
  • Halifax Regional Municipality pre-reviewed
  • Free technical drawings & specs

Helio Execution

  • 10% below CMHC pricing
  • Fixed price—no overruns
  • 6-month construction guarantee
  • 40 units currently in progress
  • Single contract, one team
  • Site-specific engineering included

What's Included & Excluded

CMHC provides free design files. Helio provides construction execution.

CMHC Provides (Free Download)

  • Architectural drawings (floor plans, elevations)
  • Engineering specifications (structural, MEP)
  • Building code compliance documentation
  • Accessibility features & guidelines
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Helio Services (Included)

Site-Specific Engineering
Permit Application Services
Full Construction Execution
Project Management
Quality Assurance
6-Month Timeline Guarantee
CMHC Design Variants*

* Pre-approved options like accessible layouts included at no extra cost

Additional Costs

Land Purchase
Municipal Permit Fees
Site Development (utilities)
Design Modifications**
Demolition (if existing structure)
Landscaping
Right of Way, Laterals, Surveys

** CMHC designs built as specified to maintain pre-approval benefits. Need custom? See our custom builds.

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Designs from Canada's Housing Design Catalogue, developed by CMHC and Abbott Brown Architects for Atlantic Canada. Helio is an independent builder offering construction services for catalogue designs. CMHC benchmark costs are Q1-2025 estimates for Halifax, NS.