# Ottawa office lease norms

> Triple-net (NNN) structures with operating cost and tax recoveries.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Typical lease length: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 13.6%; trend flat.
- Triple-net (NNN) structures with operating cost and tax recoveries.

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $27/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 13.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%

## FAQ
### What's a typical lease term in Ottawa?
10 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.

### How is rent quoted in Ottawa?
In CAD/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($27/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/ottawa/leasing-conventions), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.