Toronto Building is going digital! Our online application portal has expanded just in time for the new year. Customers can now apply for new house and backwater valve permits online, in addition to the existing Express Services available online.
2024 Ontario Building Code transition: Effective Jan 1, 2025, Ontario is adopting the new 2024 Ontario Building Code. Transition Rules and Requirements apply to permit applications which are issued after Jan 1 2025.
Permit Fee Changes: Effective Jan 1 2025, Toronto Building permit fees subject to an annual adjustment, as set out in Mun. Code Ch. 441-4, will increase at a rate of 4%.
A Building Permit is your formal permission to begin the construction, demolition, addition or renovation on your property. As part of the Building Permit process, Toronto Building staff must review your plans to ensure they comply with the Ontario Building Code, local Zoning By-laws and other Applicable Law.