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.

What if your renovation felt less chaotic before it even began? A picture of the dust, noise, and disruption that comes with renovation work immediately comes to mind, but the real pressure usually starts earlier: the planning. You have to...

Now that the rules have opened up more options than before, a new question arises: how many units can you build on your lot in Toronto? Depending on where your property is and what kind of access it has, you...

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...

Real Stories from Real Clients