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Find information on additional permits you may need, where to find a designer, how to get in touch with the conservation authority and more:
Project Guidance Documents
Search how-to guides, application checklists, forms and other resources that may be applicable to your particular demolition, construction, or renovation project.
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Type: Form
Project: Secondary Dwelling
Project: Secondary Dwelling
Background, eligibility information and application form for the Affordable Housing Water Service Upgrade Grant for a detached secondary dwelling
Type: Form
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System
Related Links: Building Standards
Apply for approval of an alternative solution, as defined by the Ontario Building Code.
Type: Guide
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System
Related Links: Building Standards
An alternative solution is a proposal regarding building materials, systems and designs that differs from, yet still provides the same level of performance as, the technical requirements found in the Building Code. This guide provides information about how to apply for an alternative solution and submission requirements.
Type: Guide
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Demolition, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System, Temporary Structure
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Demolition, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System, Temporary Structure
This guide outlines the Building Department’s electronic document submission standards to ensure we can accept your submitted files
Type: Guide
Project: New Commercial Build, New Residential Build
Project: New Commercial Build, New Residential Build
A guide to managing project contacts & subdivision projects in APLI.
Type: Guide
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Demolition, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System, Temporary Structure
Project: Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Demolition, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System, Temporary Structure
How to apply for a building permit and request inspections online.
Type: Guide
Project: New Commercial Build, Demolition, New Residential Build
Project: New Commercial Build, Demolition, New Residential Build
A guide to changing or adding contacts to a building permit.
Type: Form
Project: New Commercial Build, New Residential Build, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling
Project: New Commercial Build, New Residential Build, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling
Related Links: Building Standards
This form confirms required approvals from other agencies before issuing a building permit
Type: Guide
Project: Addition
Project: Addition
Key terms & building considerations when planning to build an addition.
Type: Checklist
Project: Interior Renovation
Project: Interior Renovation
Building permit application checklist for industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) or large residential interior alterations.