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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.  
Permit requirements
  
​Project ​Permit ​Fee
​New infill residential home ​Infill lot grading permit $765

 

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 171-2013 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:
 
New infill residential home
sample of infill for a residential home

 
 
 

 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 home entrance
  • New structure or addition
  • New subdivision development
  • 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)
  • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
  • Consultants Letter - Final Lot Grading Infill or Addition over 40 sq. m
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