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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. During these unprecedented times, 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.
  
Information pertaining to Building Standards, please contact the following:
 

Zoning By-law 1-88a.a Inquiries 

​zoninginfo@vaughan.ca

Please note the zoning email is out of service temporarily. Please direct all Zoning inquiries to: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

​Zoning Searches

Municipal Licences and
Liquor Licences*

​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

​Online Permitting Portal 

When uploading supporting documents for your application
via the Online Permitting Portal, please refer to the
File Naming Convention - click here

Help with navigating the Online Permitting Portal please refer to:
Applicant User Manual - 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 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 Drive141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario
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
.
​Compliance Letters

​Compliance letters are now accepted via the City of Vaughan Online Permitting Portal

Online Permitting Portal 

Applicant User Manual - click here

*We will be accepting mail and/or couriered applications until the end of April 2021

​Restrictions

​Restrictions are to be submitted via email to: 
buildingstandards@vaughan.ca 

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

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

Payment must be received by the Building Standards Department in order to process your request.

Payment via cheque, can be dropped off at the City of Vaughan drop box outside of the east or west entrance doors or sent via courier or regular mail to:

Vaughan City Hall, Building Standards Department
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario
L6A 1T1 

​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 192-2020 Schedule A - effective January 1, 2021 
  • By-law 195-2020 Schedule F - effective January 1, 2021
 
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

Fax: 905-832-8558

Email: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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 Related Links

 
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Development Planning
  • Zoning By-law
  • 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
  • Building By-law 050-2018 (PDF)
  • Corporate Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013 (PDF)

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