The following information is designed to assist homeowners with building or home renovation projects. To ensure that your project aligns with all regulations, please review our Zoning By-law and the Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Before you apply |
Contact us to make sure that your proposed building projects meets all regulations outlined in the Zoning By-law:
Depending on the nature of your building project, you may need to consult one or more of these agencies to get approval before you apply: |
What projects require a building permit? |
The following is a list of typical projects that require a building permit:
If you're unsure if you require a building permit, please contact us. |
What to include with your application |
Along with a complete application, you'll need to submit:
DrawingsYou will need to include two (2) copies of the OBC compliant drawings for residential projects or three (3) copies of the OBC compliant drawings for all non-residential projects, which may include the following:
If you are not sure what type of drawings to submit with the building permit application, please contact us. If you do not submit the proper drawings this can delay the entire approval process. FeesDepending on the nature of your project, please review the building permit fees for a complete list of fees. We accept payment by cheque. Please make all cheques payable to the Town of Whitby. Please contact us should you require further information. |
Mail the complete building permit application along with the supporting documents and fee to:
Town of Whitby Building Division
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8
If you can't mail your application, you can contact us to book an appointment to apply in person at 3050 Garden St., Unit 102 or you can use the drop box outside Town Hall located at 575 Rossland Rd. E.
Due to the pandemic, a permit application may take longer to process. Our staff is working hard to accommodate requests in a timely manner.
When all requirements have been met, we'll contact you to let you know we've issued the building permit. You have a choice of either picking up the permit or having it mailed to you. Please call 905.430.4305 to book an appointment if you'd like to pick up the building permit.
Fill out the Building Inspection Request form to book an inspection. The following information will be required:
If your request is received by 3 p.m., the inspection can be scheduled for the next business day.
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