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Residential Building Permits
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Some plans to build or renovate a home may require permits. This section provides information, applications and minimum requirements for construction.

Before making a building permit application, make sure the proposal complies with the City of Vaughan Zoning By-law 1-88 (PDF). Any questions about applications or requirements can be directed to the Building Standards department at 905-832-8510.

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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​​​
 

 Related Links

 
  • Building inspections
  • Building Standards department
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Development Planning
  • Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management
  • Residential building permits
  • Zoning by-laws
  • Zoning services
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
  • Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013 (PDF)
    Schedule F
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs
  • 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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