Why is a kitchen with a stove required when the person that would live in the unit is a family member who will be eating meals with us?
The intent of the secondary and garden suites initiative is to create permanent “Self-Contained Units” that will continue to be available in the market for the entire loan forgiveness period (which could be up to 15 years). While the unit may be occupied by someone who may eat meals with you, the next tenant that may live in the unit may not. Therefore, the unit must meet the requirement of a “Self-Contained Unit” which must include “food preparation” facilities and a separate entrance.
