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Residential Building Permits

If you are a property owner or builder planning to renovate, add onto or build a new detached dwelling, you are required to obtain permits. New accessory buildings over 10 square meters, such as a garages, also require permits.

Application Guides and Related Documents 

The guides below provide the requirements for each permit type. Please read the appropriate guide and checklist to ensure fulfilment of all requirements prior to the submittal of an application.

Residential And Accessory Building Permit Application Package

Guide For Residential Detached Garage

Guide For Residential Deck Construction

Secondary Suites

Detached Accessory Dwellings (Carriage & Laneway House)

Construction In Queensborough

Forms And Documentation

Building Permit Application - New Construction

This application is designed for new construction.

Download and complete the required forms:

Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package

Once complete, email all required documents and drawings to:

Submission requirements:

  • All documents must be attached as PDF files (no links).

  • We do not accept documents shared via cloud-based services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).

  • If your files are too large to email, please contact us to request access to our FileShare site.

Applications will be reviewed by staff once all required documentation has been received. Complete submissions will be accepted for processing.

Building Permit Application - Alterations And Small Projects

This application is designed for alterations to existing buildings and small-scale construction projects.

Apply for a building permit by email or online using the options below. 

Apply by Email

Download and complete the required forms:

Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package

Once complete, email all required documents and drawings to:

Submission requirements:

  • All documents must be attached as PDF files (no links).

  • We do not accept documents shared via cloud-based services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).

  • If your files are too large to email, please contact us to request access to our FileShare site.

Applications will be reviewed by staff once all required documentation has been received. Complete submissions will be accepted for processing.

Apply Online

 

Before You Apply

What You'll Need

  • MyCity Profile

Register or log in before starting.

  • Documents & Drawings

Required items include:

  • Current Title Search (within 30 days)

  • Letter of Authorization (if applying on behalf of owner)

  • Company/Society Summary or Solicitor’s Letter (if property is owned by a company)

  • Consent of Strata (if applicable)

  • Project drawings and other documents based on scope

  • Additional Permits

Some projects require additional permits as part of this process. Depending on your scope of work, you may need to apply for a Tree Permit, or obtain precursor approvals such as Development Permits or Heritage Alteration Permits. If these are required, the system will prompt you to complete the relevant sections before you can continue.

  • Payment

A non-refundable application fee is required and must be paid by credit card at the time of submission.

  • File Guidelines

    • Formats: PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG

    • Max size: 10 MB per file

    • Clear names (e.g., 123 Main St Site Plan.pdf)

    • If too large: compress, split or convert.

Tips For A Smooth Application

  • Be prepared - review all requirements before starting the application

  • Complete all fields marked with *

  • Ensure you have a reliable internet connection, wait for each page to load fully and avoid using your browser’s Back button, refreshing the page, or clicking Back/Continue repeatedly, as these actions can cause errors or duplicate submissions

  • Double-check signatures and documents before submitting

Begin Your Application: Select A Building Type

Choose the option below that best describes the category of the building that you will be altering:

Single Detached Dwelling

Choose this option for alterations to a Single Detached Dwelling (e.g., House, House with Basement Suite)

Detached Accessory Building

Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Building (e.g., Garage, Carport, Shed, Workshop)

Detached Accessory Dwelling

Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Dwelling (e.g., Laneway House, Carriage House)

Semi-Detached Dwelling

Choose this option for alterations to a Semi-Detached Dwelling (e.g., Duplex)