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COVID-19 Building Standards Department Update

The City of Vaughan municipal offices are currently closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these unprecedented times, the Building Standards team is committed to providing building services to the Vaughan community.

Please be advised Inspections will not be carried out on construction deemed “non-essential” in accordance with Ontario Regulation 82/20, as amended, made pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. However, our processes have changed in order to serve you best and as a result, you may experience longer than expected processing times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you, in advance, for your patience.

If you require information on any of our services please email us at buildingstandards@vaughan.ca and a Citizen Services Representative will assist you.

We have added electronic accessibility to the following services:

· For Inspection Requests (deemed essential) email us at buildinginspections@vaughan.ca

· For questions pertaining to the City of Vaughan Zoning By-law 1-88a.a., email us at zoninginfo@vaughan.ca

· Letters of Compliance and Restrictions must be mailed or couriered to:

Vaughan City Hall, Building Standards Department

2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1T1

· Liquor Licenses must also be mailed or couriered, along with the completed application form and payment to the Building Standards Department Address listed above. Once approved a Citizen Service Representative will contact you with further details

· Zoning searches and Municipal licenses (excluding Liquor Licenses), can now be processed through our On-line Services Portal here

· Building Permit submissions are now accessible via our On-line Permitting Portal below

We are now LIVE!

Vaughan On-line Permitting Portal

Online User Manual Guide - click here

Should you require assistance, please contact a Citizen Service Representative

Submission Requirements for Building Permits

Should you chose not to use the On-line Permitting Portal above please refer to the Email option or Delivered option below, for your Building Permit document submission guidelines:

Email Building Permit Submissions 11' x 17' or smaller - click here

Couriered, Delivered or Mailed Building Permit Submissions larger 11' x 17' - click here

Certified Models

Information Guide (PDF)

Certified Model Application Form (PDF)

Building Permits ready to be Issued

• If there are no fees or financial obligations that are outstanding, permits, inlcuding 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 Standars will convey the outstanding amount. Payment via cheque, certified cheque or money order can be sent throuh the courier or regular mail, along with payment to:

Vaughan City Hall, Building Standards Department

2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

Vaughan ON L6A 1T1

Upon receipt, permits, including plans and specifications can be mailed (if appropriate) or other arrangements made. Building Standards will contact the applicant to discuss further

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.

NEW A By-law 189-2019 of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to amend Building By-law 050-2018, including new fee schedule, comes into effect January 1, 2020.