Residential Infill Construction

Are you building a new home in an established neighbourhood? You will need a grading permit before applying for a building permit. Grading permits will be issued by the Development Engineering department before applying for the associated building permit.

**COMING SOON**

 – NEW GRADING PERMIT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS – 
NEW SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADING PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
ALL NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION ALONG WITH AN AGREEMENT. 

FURTHER DETAILS AND LAUNCH DATE WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Apply for a Permit Online

Permit requirements

​Project​Permit​Fee
​New infill residential home​Infill lot grading permit$973.50

 

 

New infill

 

Documents required for submission:
(all documents to be submitted in PDF format)

  1. Residential grading permit requirements (PDF) – see grading permit requirements
  2. Agent Authorization Form (PDF) – required if applicant is not the registered homeowner
  3. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) approval – if applicable
  4. Committee of Adjustment approval – if applicable
  5. Permit fee – includes two drawing reviews. Any additional reviews are subject to a fee as listed Fees and Charges By-law 251-2024 Schedule K (PDF).

For more information, please review lot grading notes (PDF) and City of Vaughan lot grading criteria.

Once your grading permit has been issued, please refer to Building Standards for next steps.

 

Sample drawings:

 

sample of infill for a residential home

New infill residential home

 

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