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COVID-19 Building Standards Department Update 
  
As of January 16th, 2023, the Provincial Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form is now fully captured in Vaughan's Online Permitting Portal building permit submission. A separate application form is no longer required. 
*Note the legal "Applicant" for the building permit is the registered online portal user submitting the building permit application.
 
The Building Standards team has been committed to providing building services to the Vaughan community through digital means, via our Online Permitting Portal and our Online Servicing Portal during Covid-19.  Please note we will be continuing to use these services moving forward.
 
Information pertaining to Building Standards, please contact the following:
  

Zoning By-law 001-2021 

Zoning By-law 1-88 a.a.

Inquiries 

Enacted by City Council on October 20, 2021

Please note that by-law 001-2021 is under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.  As a result, zoning by-law 1-88, as amended, is still in effect and applicable to all the City of Vaughan.  Building Code and Planning applications, that are not transitioned under 001-2021, are subject to compliance with both zoning by-laws while 001-2021 is under appeal.


 zoninginfo@vaughan.ca

​Zoning Searches

 

Municipal Licences and
Liquor Licences*
Retail Sale of Fireworks

For Zoning Certificates , Municipal Licences and Clearances please submit via the portal link below:

 Online Services Portal

Applicant User Manual - click here

*When applying for a Municipal Licence and an AGCO clearance is required, please apply for a Liquor Licence only.

​Building Permit Submissions

*Applications may be subject to development charges. 

Contact the Financial Planning and Development Finance Department for additional information

Do you know what you need for your building permit submission?
 
In order to make a Building Permit application, all mandatory documents MUST be uploaded to the Online Permitting Portal (see below)

 

*Agents must submit the Building Permit Applicant Authorization Form with ALL permit applications


Applicant Manual - 
Mandatory Building Permit 
Application Documents - 
 click here

Please refer to the links below for more information:
 
Residential
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) 
Demolition
Plumbing, HVAC, Septic, Tents
 
 Online Permitting Portal 

When uploading your supporting documents to the portal, please ensure you save your documents using the:
 
 File Naming Convention - click here
 
Need help navigating the Online Permitting Portal?  
 
Applicant User Manual - click here
 
Need help applying for Special Event - Demountable Structure Building Permits?

 Special Event - Demountable Structure Building Permit Instructions - click here


*Certified Models
Information Guide (PDF)
Certified Model Application Form (PDF)
 
*The Ontario Building Code will be making changes to various sections of the code, these changes will affect Part 9 plans review for construction. Therefore, all certified models approved prior to January 1, 2022 will no longer comply to the proposed changes. A new application will be required to certify models reflecting the newly proposed changes.
 
Building Permits ready to be Issued
 
  • If there are no fees or financial obligations that are outstanding, permits including plans and specifications will be mailed (if appropriate) or other arrangements will be made.  Building Standards will contact the applicant to discuss further.
     
  • If there are fees or financial obligations outstanding, Building Standards will convey the outstanding amount.  Payment via cheque, certified cheque or money order can be sent through the courier or regular mail, along with payment to:
Vaughan City Hall, Building Standards Department
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario
L6A 1T1   
​Compliance ​and Restrictions

​​​Compliance and Restrictions are accepted via the City of Vaughan Online Permitting Portal*   

Online Permitting Portal 

 Applicant User Manual - click here

​*Please note each restriction requires all attachments to be labelled and attached individually.  Example of attachments to each request would be the following:   

  • Schedule A
  • Schedule B
  • Warning Clauses
  • Certifications
  • Occupancy Certificate
  • Survey etc. 

Property Information Requests

Disclosure of Building Permit Plans
Property Information Access
Disclosure of Building Survey

​ Requests are to be submitted via the

Online Permitting Portal

Applicant User Manual - click here

Agents must submit the Authorization - Request for Information Form with all requests. 

​
​General Inquiries

​Contact a Citizen Service Representative
Email - buildingstandards@vaughan.ca 
Phone - 905-832-8510

​​Inspection Inquiries   
​Email - buildinginspections@vaughan.ca 
Phone - 905-832-8511         
  
 Our Function:  
 
The Building Standards department issues permits for the construction, renovation, demolition and re-zoning of buildings. It also issues permits for the installation, alteration, extension or repair of onsite sewage systems, plumbing systems and mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
 
Through reviewing and issuing building permits, the City of Vaughan can ensure buildings are safe and that they meet the Ontario Building Code, the City’s Zoning By-law, and other planning controls and laws.
 
Fees  
 
  • By-law 158-2021 - effective January 1, 2022

 

Building PermitsZoning ServicesBuilding inspections link imageSecondary suites link imageFrequently asked questions link imageSigns link image 

 
 

 Contact Information

 

Building Standards​​​

Phone: 905-832-8510
Inspection Services: 905-832-8511
City of Vaughan: 905-832-2281

Email: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1​​​

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  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Zoning By-law
  • Building By-law
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Development Planning
  • Building Standards Building Permit Reports
  • Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
  • Certified Model Program and Application Form (PDF)
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • Ontario Association of Architects
  • Ontario Building Code
  • Ontario Building Code Act, 1992
  • Ontario Building Officials Association
  • Professional Engineers of Ontario
  • Tarion
  • York Region

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