Building Standards

Effective Monday, February 10, 2025, the Building Standards Department Online Permitting Portal with ePlans will be implemented 
 

Online Permitting Portal Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - Submission Standards Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - How to Upload and Submit Drawings and Documents Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - Applicant Manual - How to Respond and Re-submit Permit Application - click here
ePlans - Applicant Final Plan Check Response Manual - click here

Our Function

The Building Standards department issues permits for the construction, renovation, demolition and change of use of buildings. We 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, issuing and inspections of 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.

The Building Standards team has been committed to providing building services to the Vaughan community through digital means, through our Online Permitting Portal and the Zoning Services Portal.

*Note the legal "Applicant" for the building permit is the registered online portal user submitting the building permit application.

**NEW** Ontario has released a new Building code which comes into effect as of January 1, 2025.  Please see the 2024 Ontario Building Code Timing and Transition Process Chart - click here