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.

Garden suites have quickly become a popular way for Toronto homeowners to use their backyards. They offer flexibility, rental potential, and a way to add density without altering the neighborhood. Garden suites are allowed in many areas, so they seem...

Homeowners in Toronto often ask how long a home addition will take, expecting a construction-based answer. In practice, most of the timeline is shaped well before construction begins. Zoning reviews, design coordination, permit approvals, and inspections all play a decisive...

Basements are one of the biggest sources of heat loss in Ontario homes, yet many renovations still overlook proper insulation. Homeowners often assume that adding “some insulation” is enough, only to discover later that it does not meet Ontario Building...

Building or renovating near ravines, shorelines, or valley lands in Toronto involves more than standard zoning checks. Properties regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) are subject to additional location and setback rules that directly affect where buildings...

Your backyard can be more than an overlooked patch of grass. There are a lot of ways to make your backyard a valuable extension of your home, but it might be hard to decide what to do with it. As...

One thing about the elderly is that they insist on keeping their independence to avoid becoming a burden, even when they’re not. One way to keep them close by without pressuring them is laneway suites for aging parents in Toronto,...

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