Residential Infill Construction

Planning to build a new home on an existing lot in your neighbourhood?

A Grading Permit is required prior to applying for a building permit. Grading permits are issued by the Development Engineering Department and must be obtained before submitting a building permit application to the Building Standards Department.

Apply for a Permit Online

Infill - Grading Permit Fees

ProjectPermitFee

Security Deposit

 (Refundable)

New Infill Residential HomeInfill Lot Grading Permit$1003 

 

 

 

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