Building Project Resources

This page contains links to City and external resources and helpful documents to download relating to your building project.

Helpful Links

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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Project
Type: Form
Project(s): Secondary Dwelling

Background, eligibility information and application form for the Affordable Housing Water Service Upgrade Grant for a detached secondary dwelling
Type: Form
Project(s): Addition, New Commercial Build, Deck, Detached Garage/Shed, Interior Renovation, New Residential Build, Pool, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling, Septic System

Apply for approval of an alternative solution, as defined by the Ontario Building Code.
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build, New Residential Build, Second Suite, Secondary Dwelling

This form confirms required approvals from other agencies before issuing a building permit
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build, Demolition, New Residential Build

Complete this form to change the applicant on a building permit.
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build, Demolition, New Residential Build

An instruction sheet for transferring a permit, as well as forms to provide written statements from the new owner, and designer of the drawings and documents associated with the issued permit.
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build

Form to confirm consultants have been retained for general review.
Type: Form
Project(s): Demolition

This form is required to help ensure demolition work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable building requirements.
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build, New Residential Build

A Flow Control Roof Drainage Declaration is required for all Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential projects where flat roof designs are proposed.
Type: Form
Project(s): Temporary Structure

Fire Prevention & Building Department special events requirements for temporary structures. The applicable temporary structure (e.g. tents or stages) forms must be submitted with a building permit application.
Type: Form
Project(s): New Commercial Build, New Residential Build

A Foundation Only Permit is a type of building permit issued in accordance with the Building Code Act for that part of the building which may include the footings and foundation, associated waterproofing and backfilling up to grade; and may include the first-floor assembly and underground plumbing appurtenant to the building.