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Building Permits
Before You Apply for a Building Permit
Building Permit Application Guides
Building Permit Application Guides
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Effective February 16, 2026, all building permit applications must be submitted with an updated Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form. The form is available through the Building Permit Application Guides or through the
Forms Index
.
To apply for a permit:
Review
Building Permit Regulations
that may be applicable to your project (including
Zoning
and other applicable law).
Select the building permit application guide for your project type.
Review the required documentation, forms and fees.
Submit your application for a Building Permit with the required documentation, forms and fees (the application is found in the guide).
Small Residential Project Guides
Garages and Carports
Decks and Porches
Residential Basement Entrances
Accessory Structures (Sheds, Cabanas and other residential accessory buildings)
Renovation and New House Guides
Interior Alterations
Small Residential Additions
New House
Residential Demolition Permit (with Replacement Building)
Residential Underpinning
Guides for other Buildings
Large Residential or Non-residential Buildings
Interior Alterations (Non-Residential)
Fire/Security Upgrades
Partial Occupancy
Alternative Solutions
Guides for Structures and Green Roofs
Tents & Temporary Structures
Designated Structures
Portable Classroom
Solar Collectors
Green Roof on a New or Existing Building
Guides for Additional Dwelling Units
Secondary Suites
Multiplex Conversion
New Laneway Suite
New Garden Suite
Plumbing, Mechanical and Drains related to a Building Permit
Related Plumbing & Drain Permits
Related Mechanical (HVAC) Permit
Backwater Valve
Multi-Tenant Houses
Building Code Compliance
Stand-alone Plumbing, Mechanical and Drains
Backwater Valve
Backflow Prevention Device Permit
Stand-alone Mechanical (HVAC)
Stand-alone Plumbing & Drain Permits
Geothermal System