Engineering Permits
Engineering permits are required for a variety of new or additional construction projects including pools, cabanas or sheds, new entrances to homes or a new subdivision.
Do you need a Grading or Pool Permit? Find out HERE.
| Project | Permit Type | Permit Fee | Security Deposit (Refundable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| POOL ENCLOSURE PERMITS | |||
| Inground Pool | Inground Pool | $929 | $5000 |
| Permanent Above Ground Pool (Including Hot tubs and Spas that do not require any type of excavation) | Above Ground Pool | $691.65 | N/A |
| Temporary or Seasonal Pool (Purchased at Box Store or Retailer) | Temporary/Seasonal Pool Permit (Above ground Pool Permit) | $484 | N/A |
| Pool Permit Renewal | $208 | N/A | |
| Pool Permit Revision | 50% of Original Permit Fee | N/A | |
| GRADING PERMITS - RESIDENTIAL | |||
| New Infill Residential Home | Infill Lot Grading Permit | $1002.70 | $10,000 |
| Addition/Accessory Structure Over 40m2 (Including sheds and cabanas) | Addition or Accessory permit >40m2 | $1002.70 | $5000 |
| Addition/Accessory Structure Less than 40m2 (Including sheds and cabanas) | Addition or Accessory permit <40m2 | $692.65 | $2500 |
| Walk Up/Walk Out Basement | Addition or Accessory permit <40m2 | $692.65 | $2500 |
| Grading Permit Revision | 50% of Original Permit Fee | N/A | |
| SUBDIVISION GRADING PERMITS | |||
| New Subdivision Development (Single Family Dwelling / Semis) | Subdivision Grading Permit | $630 | N/A |
| New Subdivision Development (Street towns per unit) | Subdivision Grading Permit | $384 | N/A |
| ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING PERMIT REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS | |||
| For the third and each subsequent Pool, Residential or Subdivision Grading Permit Drawing Resubmission | $155.53 | N/A | |
| Additional Engineering Inspection for Security Deposit Release | $353.30 | N/A | |
Please be advised that fees, approved by Council on December 17,2024, are now in effect as per Fees and Charges By-law 251-2024 Schedule K.
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