A Municipal Road Damage Deposit (MRDD) permit, is a written and financial commitment from a property owner to provide a deposit to the City, as a partial guarantee against damage to the curb, sidewalk, road, boulevard and other City services located in the municipal boulevard, as well as any clean-up of the adjoining street.
Chapter 743-4 the Toronto Municipal Code requires that any person who requests a building permit – except those obtaining a building permit under the City’s Express Services (Formerly Fast Track) program – must complete a Municipal Road Damage Deposit Permit application and pay the following deposit:
| Application Type | Application Fee | Non-Refundable Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $3,289.28 (no HST) per property | $95.01 (no HST) | $3,384.29 (no HST) |
| Commercial/Industrial | $8,349.74 (no HST) per property | $95.01 (no HST) | $8,444.75 (no HST) |
This total amount is collected at the time of the building permit application. The non-refundable fee of $95.01(no HST) is deducted from the deposit at the time of the refund. All fees are subject to an annual inflationary increase based on the City’s User Fee Policy and change without prior notice. A request can be made to Transportation Services for the deposit to be refunded, minus any repair and cleaning costs, within two years of completion of the building work. Caution is recommended during construction to prevent any damages to City property and to ensure a full refund.
Please note Toronto Buildings does not approve curb cuts for vehicular access from a street or laneway. An application must be made to Transportation Services for a permit, after which a cost estimate for installation will be provided. Only City contractors can work on and warranty City infrastructure and the installation cost must be paid for a curb cut to be installed. Paying the curb cut cost is separate from a Municipal Road Damage Deposit, and an existing deposit may be used to offset any differences in cost due to the estimation.
Before purchasing a property, your lawyer may wish to confirm whether it is subject to the terms of a Municipal Road Damage Deposit. To inquire about a specific address, please contact the applicable district office to file a property information request.
More information on curb cuts and property information request fees.
In addition to applying for a building permit and paying the municipal road damage deposit, you must submit an application to Transportation Services if you propose to excavate or temporarily occupy any portion of public road allowance. Applicable fees will be determined and collected at time of application.
For further information, please contact one of the offices.