Building Standards
Effective Monday, February 10, 2025, the Building Standards Department Online Permitting Portal with ePlans will be implemented
Online Permitting Portal Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - Submission Standards Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - How to Upload and Submit Drawings and Documents Applicant Manual - click here
ePlans - Applicant Manual - How to Respond and Re-submit Permit Application - click here
ePlans - Applicant Final Plan Check Response Manual - click here
Our Function
The Building Standards department issues permits for the construction, renovation, demolition and change of use of buildings. We also issues permits for the installation, alteration, extension or repair of onsite sewage systems, plumbing systems and mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
Through reviewing, issuing and inspections of building permits, the City of Vaughan can ensure buildings are safe and that they meet the Ontario Building Code, the City’s Zoning By-law, and other planning controls and laws.
The Building Standards team has been committed to providing building services to the Vaughan community through digital means, through our Online Permitting Portal and the Zoning Services Portal.
*Note the legal "Applicant" for the building permit is the registered online portal user submitting the building permit application.
**NEW** Ontario has released a new Building code which comes into effect as of January 1, 2025. Please see the 2024 Ontario Building Code Timing and Transition Process Chart - click here
Building Standards Information
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Do you know what you need for your building permit submission?
In order to make a Building Permit application, all mandatory documents MUST be uploaded to the Online Permitting Portal (see Online Permitting Portal/ePlans Portal button above to apply)*Agents must submit the Building Permit Applicant Authorization Form with ALL permit applications
Please refer to the links below for more information:
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI)
*Certified Models
Information Guide (PDF)
Certified Model Application Form (PDF)
Building Permits that are ready to be Issued
*Applications may be subject to development charges. Contact the Financial Planning and Development Finance Department for additional information.
- If there are no fees or financial obligations that are outstanding, permits including plans and specifications will be mailed (if appropriate) or other arrangements will be made. Building Standards will contact the applicant to discuss further.
- If there are fees or financial obligations outstanding, Building Standards will convey the outstanding amount. Payment via cheque, certified cheque or money order can be sent through courier or regular mail, along with payment to:
Vaughan City Hall, Building Standards Department (Add Permit Reference with your payment)
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario
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Requests are to be submitted via the
Applicant User Manual - click here
*Agents must submit the Authorization - Request for Information Form with ALL requests
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Compliance is accepted via the City of Vaughan Online Permitting Portal*
Applicant User Manual - click here
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For Zoning Certificates, Municipal Licences and Clearances please submit through the Zoning Services Portal link provided above.
Applicant User Manual - click here
*When applying for a Municipal Licence and an AGCO clearance is required, please apply for a Liquor Licence only.
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Enacted by City Council on October 20, 2021
Please note that by-law 001-2021 is under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. As a result, zoning by-law 1-88, as amended, is still in effect and applicable to all the City of Vaughan. Building Code and Planning applications, that are not transitioned under 001-2021, are subject to compliance with both zoning by-laws while 001-2021 is under appeal.
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Contact a Client Services Specialist
Email - buildingstandards@vaughan.ca
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Email - buildinginspections@vaughan.ca
Phone - 905-832-8511
Additional Resources
- Build Right Ontario
- Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
- Certified Model Program and Application Form (PDF)
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Ontario Association of Architects
- Ontario Building Code
- Ontario Building Code Act, 1992
- Ontario Building Officials Association
- Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Tarion
- York Region