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Building Permits page bannerConstruction or demolition projects may require building permit applications, sign permit applications and permit fees. With respect to building permits, the Building Standards department offers:

  • Application tracking and expediting
  • Arrangement of property file information including responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests - for further information please visit the Property Information Request page below
  • Application for sign variance
  • Processing of permit securities and building statistics
Before making a building permit application, make sure the proposal complies with the City of Vaughan Zoning By-law 1-88 (PDF).  
 
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When building permits are not required

In general, the following projects do not require a building permit:
  • Constructing a detached accessory building less than 10 square metres (about 107 square feet) on the property that does not contain plumbing**
  • Building an uncovered deck maximum 18.6 square metres (about 200 square feet), not exceeding 0.6 metres (about 23.6 inches) above grade and not attached to an existing structure.**
  • Constructing a one storey detached shed that does not contain plumbing, is not more than 15 square metres in gross floor area, and is used for storage purposes ancillary to the principle building on the lot**
  • Tents, under certain circumstances, see Tents page**
  • Damp-proofing basements
  • Replacing existing plumbing fixtures
  • Replacing an existing furnace or adding air-conditioning units
  • Conducting electrical projects (inspected through the Electrical Safety Authority)
  • Replacing kitchen or bathroom cupboards and counter tops
  • Painting and decorating
  • Replacing existing windows and doors
  • Replacing roofing or shingles
  • Building retaining walls less than one metre (about 39.3 inches) in height
  • Constructing sidewalks, planters or interlocking patio stones
** Although a building permit may not be required, this structure is still subject to the requirements of the City of Vaughan Zoning By-law.  For information regarding the Zoning By-law, please contact us at zoninginfo@vaughan.ca.
 
For clarification, contact the Building Standards department at 905-832-8510 or read the frequently asked questions.
 

 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

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

 Related Links

 
  • Building inspections
  • Building Standards department
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Development Planning
  • Zoning by-laws
  • Zoning services
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (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
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