Apply for a building permit

When Is a Building Permit Required

Find out if your project requires a building permit.

Building Permit Application Guides

Learn what drawings, documents and forms are required for each type of application and apply here.

Building Permit Review Streams

Learn about the House, Small Building and Large & Complex Building review streams and the timelines that apply.

Electronic Submission Guidelines

Detailed submission requirements for all documents, plans and drawings.

Preliminary Zoning Reviews, Records, and Information

Apply for a Preliminary Zoning Review, request a Property Information Report or request building records.

Certifying Your Building Plans

Customers now have the option to certify plans for eligible building types and designated structures.

Building Permit Fees

Calculated based on the work you propose in your application, the fee schedule lists the fee rate charged for each type of work proposed, and explains your payment options.

Resources For Building Safely

Find resources regarding building your project safely.

Conditional Permit Applications

Typically used for large development applications to permit construction where there is outstanding applicable law which would result in an unreasonable delay in construction.

Express Building Permits

Permit applications for smaller, less complex projects within a predefined scope will be processed through the Express Services stream.

Reliance on Professional Engineer’s Seal

Allows for professional engineers to assume responsibility for in-scope projects and facilitates an expedited building permit review process for applicants.

Pre-Approved Garden and Laneway Suites

Learn about our "Made-in-Toronto" Pre-Approved Plans for Alternative Dwelling Units.