Residential Building & Development
New Site Grading Procedure
As of October 1, 2021 any infill building permit application is required to follow the new site grading procedure. Refer to Infill Site Grading for detailed information.
Apply for a residential building permit to begin the development of a residential dwelling.
Application Process
- A professional architect or engineer is required for projects outside the scope of Part 9 of the National Building Code. For more information, please refer to Requirement for a Design Professional
- Complete the Residential Building and Development Permit Application and applicable forms listed on the residential application form. For Alternative Family Care Home construction, renovation, or addition, complete the Alternative Family Care Home Application.
- Include one complete set of plans. Please see the drawing requirements handout for details.
- Apply Online. Applying for your permit online is quick and easy. Refer to our Online Permit Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to apply for your permit.
Building & Development Permit Fees
Building and development permit fees are charged at time of permit issuance. For more information on permit fees, refer to Schedule 'A' of the Building Bylaw, and Section 4.7 of the Zoning Bylaw.
Permit Turnaround Time
After you have applied for your permit, the building standards team will begin processing your application. Please note, we are currently experiencing
Building and Development Permit Application Service Level Target*
| New | Alt | |
|---|---|---|
| Single/Semidetached Dwelling Site | 5-7 | 5 |
| Alternative Family Care Home | 15 | 8 |
| Group Dwelling Site - Including Site Development | 15-20 | 5-8 |
| Group Dwelling Site - Post Site Development Approval | 10-15 | 5-8 |
| Apartment Buildings | 17-22 | 9-15 |
| Commercial, Industrial & Institutional | 17-22 | 10-15 |
| Major Projects | 25-30 | N/A |
| Demolitions | 5-8 | N/A |
*Represented in business days