Building Permit Timelines
Permit Timelines
Residential building permit timelines are currently meeting targeted service level.
Commercial, industrial, institutional, major projects and apartment building permit timelines are currently 2 business days over the targeted service level.
After you have applied for your permit, the Building Standards team will process your application. The established service level targets outlined below are represented in business days, and includes reviews by all city departments.
| New Construction | Alterations | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |