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 PoolInground Pool   $929$5000
Permanent Above Ground Pool (Including Hot tubs and Spas that do not require any type of excavation)Above Ground Pool$691.65N/A
Temporary or Seasonal Pool (Purchased at Box Store or Retailer)Temporary/Seasonal Pool Permit (Above ground Pool Permit)$484N/A
Pool Permit Renewal $208N/A
Pool Permit Revision  50% of Original Permit FeeN/A
GRADING PERMITS - RESIDENTIAL 
New Infill Residential HomeInfill 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 BasementAddition or Accessory permit <40m2$692.65$2500
Grading Permit Revision  50% of Original Permit FeeN/A
SUBDIVISION GRADING PERMITS
New Subdivision Development (Single Family Dwelling / Semis)Subdivision Grading Permit$630N/A
New Subdivision Development (Street towns per unit)Subdivision Grading Permit$384N/A
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING PERMIT REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS
For the third and each subsequent Pool, Residential or Subdivision Grading Permit Drawing Resubmission $155.53N/A
Additional Engineering Inspection for Security Deposit Release $353.30N/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