Guides for Toronto Building Permit Applications

A complete hub of expert resources to help you explore requirements, rules, costs, and steps for building permit applications in Toronto.

Multiplex housing is an important part of Toronto’s plan to increase density in existing neighborhoods. Because of recent changes to planning rules, it is now easier for homeowners and small developers to build four or six houses on one site.But...

If you’re in Toronto, and you’re thinking about garage additions, understanding the permit requirements is the first step to take. In Toronto, garage additions are regulated by local zoning bylaws and the Ontario Building Code. Understanding when and why you...

Home renovation comes with all sorts of questions and confusions. It’s only natural to hesitate when it comes to getting work done on your property. One of the most intimidating problems can be the expenses related to home renovation, but...

If you look at your basement and see untapped potential, you might be thinking of basement renovation, and if you’re thinking of basement renovation you’ve definitely seen two terms going around: basement underpinning and benching.The end goal of both is...

Thermal insulation is often on the bottom of the list when it comes to home renovation. However, it plays one of the most important roles in providing comfort. Nobody wants their home to be freezing cold or scorching hot. Thermal...

The most common question regarding renovating a condo is “how long does it take?”. With everything that has to go on pause during a renovation, the question is perfectly understandable. Unfortunately, there’s no definite answer; only estimations. The timeline of...

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