Primary residence

A primary residence normally is the place where one lives, this is most often a house, apartment or duplex. A person is only allowed one primary residence during any point in time, although this residence may be shared with other people! The primary residence is deem to be a legal dwelling for income tax purposes and/or obtaining a mortgage. The measurement of a primary residence for the most part is guidelines rather than definite rules. Residential status is most often ascertained on an individual case basis. Possible aspects include:

• telephone listing
• mailing address
• voting registration
• time spent at residence per year
• location of personal effects, and
• stated purpose of residence on insurance policies.

Use in Urban Planning

See also

• Residency
• Tax residence

External links

• Primary Place of Residence as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency