RCI Consulting — Building Permit Drawings
Back to service areas

Complete index · Ontario

Every service area we cover, by region

RCI Consulting prepares architectural, structural, HVAC and plumbing permit drawings for 44 municipalities across Ontario, and offers 15 services in each one. This page is the plain-text index of all of them: every city page, and every service available in that city, as a direct link.

44municipalities
15services
660service-in-city pages
7regions

Jump to a region

Toronto & the Core

City of Toronto and its former municipalities. Files are reviewed by Toronto Building district offices, with Committee of Adjustment approval where the zoning by-law requires it.

Toronto

Permit drawings for houses, additions, basement units and small commercial space in Toronto.

Permit authority
Toronto Building
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 business days for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 permits secondary suites, laneway suites, garden suites and multiplexes of up to four units on most residential lots
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Downtown Toronto

Permit drawings for narrow-lot infill, laneway housing and mixed-use conversions downtown.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — Toronto and East York district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or interior alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 plus the Downtown Tall Buildings guidelines govern height, angular plane and setbacks on downtown sites
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for waterfront and valley lands

North York

Permit drawings for post-war bungalows, new semis and mid-rise commercial fit-outs.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — North York district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or rear addition, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 applies, with the former North York zoning provisions still governing many lot standards in established neighbourhoods
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Don River valley and ravine lands

Scarborough

Permit drawings for wide-lot houses, second suites and plazas along the corridors.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — Scarborough district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or garage, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 applies across the former City of Scarborough, with additional residential units permitted on most residential lots
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Highland Creek, Rouge River and the waterfront

Etobicoke

Permit drawings for lakeshore lots, ravine properties and multi-unit conversions.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — Etobicoke York district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or addition, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 applies, with the former Etobicoke zoning provisions still governing many established neighbourhoods
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Humber River and waterfront lands

East York

Permit drawings for narrow semi-detached lots and rear additions.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — Toronto and East York district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or interior alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 applies to the former Borough of East York, and the area’s laneways support laneway suites
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Don River valley lands

York

Permit drawings for older brick housing, basement apartments and small retail.

Permit authority
Toronto Building — Etobicoke York district
Filed through
the City of Toronto’s online building permit application system
Review clock
10 business days for a house or interior alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Zoning By-law 569-2013 applies across the former City of York, including the older narrow-lot provisions near Weston and Mount Dennis
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Humber River and Black Creek lands

Back to top of region

York Region

York Region's nine local municipalities issue their own building permits, with Region review on some servicing questions.

Markham

Permit drawings for new custom homes, second suites and commercial fit-outs.

Permit authority
Markham Building Standards
Filed through
the City of Markham’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones; garden suites are limited to specified areas, so the zoning check decides whether one is allowed on your lot
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the Rouge and Don headwaters

Vaughan

Permit drawings for large-lot custom builds, additions and industrial units.

Permit authority
Vaughan Building Standards
Filed through
the City of Vaughan’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and Vaughan’s newer zoning provisions set specific requirements for their size and location within the dwelling
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Humber and Don river lands

Richmond Hill

Permit drawings for infill houses, additions and Oak Ridges Moraine lots.

Permit authority
Richmond Hill Building Division
Filed through
the Town of Richmond Hill’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with lot coverage and rear-yard limits that shape additions and garden suites
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) across the Don and Rouge watersheds

Newmarket

Permit drawings for heritage-area houses and main-street commercial space.

Permit authority
Newmarket Building Division
Filed through
the Town of Newmarket’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones; lots near the Holland River and Fairy Lake carry additional drainage and conservation requirements
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

Aurora

Permit drawings for estate lots, additions and small retail conversions.

Permit authority
Aurora Building Division
Filed through
the Town of Aurora’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with larger estate lots supporting additions, garden suites and detached garages
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

King City

Permit drawings for large rural-residential properties and equestrian uses.

Permit authority
King Township Building Division
Filed through
the Township of King’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete, with rural servicing review adding time
Second units & zoning
large-lot and rural zoning means coverage, setback and servicing rules differ sharply from suburban King City lots
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) depending on the watershed

Thornhill

Permit drawings for lots split between Vaughan and Markham review streams.

Permit authority
Markham or Vaughan Building Standards, depending on which side of Yonge Street the property sits
Filed through
the online portal of the municipality that issues the permit
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
the applicable by-law is Markham’s or Vaughan’s, so lot standards and second-unit rules follow the municipality, not the neighbourhood name
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the Don River headwaters

East Gwillimbury

Permit drawings for new-build subdivisions and rural additions.

Permit authority
East Gwillimbury Building Division
Filed through
the Town of East Gwillimbury’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
new greenfield subdivisions and older hamlets carry different zoning provisions, so lot standards vary sharply across town
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

Back to top of region

Peel Region

Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon each run their own building department; the Region reviews water and wastewater servicing.

Mississauga

Permit drawings for post-war housing, lakefront lots and commercial plazas.

Permit authority
Mississauga Building Division
Filed through
the City’s ePlans portal — paper applications are not accepted
Review clock
10 business days for new residential and residential alterations, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application clears pre-screening
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones and must be registered with the City after inspections pass; up to two additional residential units are allowed on a detached, semi or townhouse lot
Conservation authority
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) across the Credit River watershed, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in the east around Etobicoke Creek

Brampton

Permit drawings for new homes, second units and industrial units.

Permit authority
Brampton Building Division
Filed through
the City of Brampton’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and Brampton’s zoning sets specific limits on the size and location of the unit within the dwelling
Conservation authority
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Caledon

Permit drawings for rural properties, Credit River lots and estate homes.

Permit authority
Town of Caledon Building Division
Filed through
the Town of Caledon’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete, with rural servicing review adding time
Second units & zoning
rural and estate zoning dominates, and lot standards, coverage and servicing differ from the suburban settlements of Bolton and Caledon East
Conservation authority
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), depending on the watershed

Back to top of region

Durham Region

Lakeside and rural municipalities east of Toronto, each with its own building department and conservation authority (CLOCA or TRCA).

Pickering

Permit drawings for lakeside lots, additions and retail units.

Permit authority
Pickering Building Division
Filed through
the City of Pickering’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the newer Seaton community carries its own zoning and design requirements
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in the west and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) in the east

Ajax

Permit drawings for established neighbourhoods and waterfront properties.

Permit authority
Ajax Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Ajax’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with lot coverage and rear-yard limits shaping additions and garden suites
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) along the lakefront and Ajax’s creek corridors

Whitby

Permit drawings for downtown heritage lots and new subdivisions.

Permit authority
Whitby Building Division
Filed through
the Town of Whitby’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with the downtown and older neighbourhoods carrying different lot standards from the newer subdivisions north of the 401
Conservation authority
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)

Oshawa

Permit drawings for older housing stock, rooming houses and commercial space.

Permit authority
Oshawa Building Services
Filed through
the City of Oshawa’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the older central neighbourhoods carry non-conforming lot conditions that are assessed case by case
Conservation authority
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Clarington

Permit drawings for Bowmanville, Newcastle and rural Clarington properties.

Permit authority
Clarington Building Services
Filed through
the Municipality of Clarington’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
the urban settlements of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice follow suburban zoning, while the rural north carries large-lot and servicing requirements
Conservation authority
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

Back to top of region

Halton, Hamilton & Niagara

Escarpment and lakeshore territory. Most lots here need Conservation Halton, the HCA, NPCA or the Niagara Escarpment Commission alongside the building permit.

Oakville

Permit drawings for lakeshore estates, ravine lots and downtown commercial.

Permit authority
Oakville Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Oakville’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the town’s heritage districts and mature-lot provisions shape additions and garden suites
Conservation authority
Conservation Halton for the Sixteen Mile Creek, Bronte Creek and lakeshore corridors

Burlington

Permit drawings for escarpment-bench lots and lakefront properties.

Permit authority
Burlington Building Services
Filed through
the City of Burlington’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with the downtown and Aldershot carrying older lot standards and the escarpment lands carrying additional constraints
Conservation authority
Conservation Halton for the creek corridors and the Niagara Escarpment lands

Milton

Permit drawings for new subdivisions, escarpment lots and rural properties.

Permit authority
Milton Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Milton’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
the expanding subdivisions carry approved grading and community design standards, while the escarpment lands to the north carry provincial constraints
Conservation authority
Conservation Halton and the Niagara Escarpment Commission for escarpment lands

Hamilton

Permit drawings for the mountain, the north end and industrial conversions.

Permit authority
Hamilton Building Services
Filed through
the City of Hamilton’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the older lower-city housing carries non-conforming lot conditions assessed case by case
Conservation authority
the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Conservation Halton on the eastern edge

Stoney Creek

Permit drawings for escarpment-bench lots with slope and HCA lakeshore review.

Permit authority
Hamilton Building Services through the Stoney Creek municipal service centre
Filed through
the City of Hamilton’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones across the former Town of Stoney Creek, and the lakeshore and escarpment-bench lots are assessed case by case
Conservation authority
the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) on the eastern boundary

Grimsby

Permit drawings for bench lots needing both NPCA and Niagara Escarpment review.

Permit authority
Grimsby Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Grimsby’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the lakeshore and escarpment lots carry their own setback, slope and coverage conditions
Conservation authority
the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), with Niagara Escarpment Commission review on the bench lands

Back to top of region

Waterloo, Simcoe & Dufferin

West and north of the GTA. Grand River (GRCA), Lake Simcoe (LSRCA), Nottawasaga (NVCA) and Credit Valley (CVC) review applies on many lots.

Guelph

Permit drawings for heritage core houses and new infill.

Permit authority
Guelph Building Services
Filed through
the City of Guelph’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the city’s heritage districts and older core carry additional design review
Conservation authority
the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

Kitchener

Permit drawings for older central neighbourhoods and industrial conversions.

Permit authority
Kitchener Building Services
Filed through
the City of Kitchener’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, with the pre-war core and the post-war suburbs carrying different lot standards
Conservation authority
the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

Waterloo

Permit drawings for student-area housing and commercial fit-outs.

Permit authority
Waterloo Building Services
Filed through
the City of Waterloo’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the licensing rules for rental housing sit alongside the building permit
Conservation authority
the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

Barrie

Permit drawings for Lake Simcoe shoreline lots and new subdivisions.

Permit authority
Barrie Building Services
Filed through
the City of Barrie’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the waterfront and annexation areas carry their own lot and servicing conditions
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)

Innisfil

Permit drawings for shoreline cottages, rural lots and new builds.

Permit authority
Innisfil Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Innisfil’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete, with servicing review adding time
Second units & zoning
lakefront and rural lots carry large-lot, shoreline and servicing requirements that differ sharply from the town’s newer subdivisions
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)

Cambridge

Permit drawings for Galt, Preston and Hespeler heritage properties plus GRCA floodplain review.

Permit authority
Cambridge Building Services
Filed through
the City of Cambridge’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the older Galt, Preston and Hespeler lots carry non-conforming setbacks and coverage
Conservation authority
the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

Orillia

Permit drawings for two-lake shoreline lots with LSRCA limits review.

Permit authority
Orillia Building Services
Filed through
the City of Orillia’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the waterfront lots carry their own shoreline, setback and servicing conditions
Conservation authority
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) for the Lake Simcoe shoreline and the city’s creek corridors

Orangeville

Permit drawings for Broadway heritage properties and Credit River lots under CVC review.

Permit authority
Orangeville Building Services
Filed through
the Town of Orangeville’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the Broadway heritage core carries design review on alterations visible from the street
Conservation authority
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) for the Credit River corridor, with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) on the northern edge

Back to top of region

Ottawa & Eastern Ontario

The national capital region and the corridor east to Kingston and Belleville, plus Peterborough to the west. RVCA, MVCA, Quinte and Otonabee review applies on shoreline lots.

Ottawa

Permit drawings for urban, suburban and rural Ottawa properties.

Permit authority
Ottawa Building Code Services
Filed through
the City of Ottawa’s online e-permitting portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones city-wide, and the former municipalities carry different lot standards in their older neighbourhoods
Conservation authority
the Rideau Valley, Mississippi Valley or South Nation conservation authority, depending on the watershed

Kanata

Permit drawings for west-end subdivisions and rural Kanata lots.

Permit authority
Ottawa Building Code Services
Filed through
the City of Ottawa’s online e-permitting portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Kanata’s subdivisions carry approved grading and community design standards, with older Beaverbrook and Katimavik lots following different provisions
Conservation authority
the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA)

Nepean

Permit drawings for mature Nepean neighbourhoods and commercial plazas.

Permit authority
Ottawa Building Code Services
Filed through
the City of Ottawa’s online e-permitting portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
the former City of Nepean’s older neighbourhoods follow their own lot standards, while Barrhaven’s subdivisions carry approved grading and design guidelines
Conservation authority
the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA)

Orleans

Permit drawings for east-end Ottawa homes and river-side properties.

Permit authority
Ottawa Building Code Services
Filed through
the City of Ottawa’s online e-permitting portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
Orleans’ subdivisions carry approved grading and design guidelines, with the older parts of the community following earlier lot provisions
Conservation authority
South Nation Conservation and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Kingston

Permit drawings for limestone-era buildings and waterfront lots.

Permit authority
Kingston Building Services
Filed through
the City of Kingston’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the limestone-era downtown carries heritage review on visible alterations
Conservation authority
the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA)

Belleville

Permit drawings for Bay of Quinte shoreline lots and downtown commercial.

Permit authority
Belleville Building Division
Filed through
the City of Belleville’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the older mill-era neighbourhoods carry non-conforming lot conditions
Conservation authority
Quinte Conservation

Peterborough

Permit drawings for Otonabee River lots with ORCA floodplain review checked first.

Permit authority
Peterborough Building Services
Filed through
the City of Peterborough’s online permit portal
Review clock
10 business days for a house or residential alteration, 15 for a second unit and 20 for non-residential work once the application is complete
Second units & zoning
second units are permitted in most residential zones, and the older core lots carry non-conforming setbacks and coverage assessed case by case
Conservation authority
the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA)

Back to top of region