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New Home Entrance
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Building another entrance to your home can be a convenient way to improve access. You will need a permit to build any additional entrance or walkout from the basement. Grading permits to be issued by Development Engineering before applying for the associated building permit.
 
Permit requirements

​Project ​Permit ​Fee
​Side-door entrance ​Addition permit less than 40 metres squared $530
​Walkout/walkup basement ​Addition permit less than 40 metres squared ​$530
   
Side or walkout (basement)
 
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 171-2013 Schedule K (PDF).
For more information, please review lot grading notes (PDF) and City of Vaughan lot grading criteria.
 
Sample drawings:
 
Side entrance (PDF)
 
 
 
Walkout entrance (basement)  (PDF)
 
 
 
 

 Contact Information

 
​​Development Engineering
 
Phone: 905-832-2281
 
Email: DEpermits@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan  L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • Apply for a permit online
  • New structure or addition
  • New subdivision development
  • Residential infill construction
  • Swimming pool
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Deficiencies and resubmission online user guide (PDF)
  • Fees and Charges By-law 171-2003 (PDF)
  • Lot grading notes (PDF)
  • Pool and grading permit online submission user guide (PDF)
  • Residential grading permit requirements (PDF)
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