Vaughan expands online permit options
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Pool, residential additions, accessory
structures, new home and subdivision grading permits now available electronically
The City of Vaughan has added more
permit options to its online permit portal to further enable citizens and
building industry professionals to apply, track and pay for permits digitally
with a secure login. Permits for pools and grading for sheds, home additions
and more can now be submitted and approved through the platform at vaughan.ca/DEPermits.
New to the portal is the opportunity to
apply for engineering grading permits, including:
- building an inground pool
- infill home construction (including re-builds and new homes on vacant lots)
- new home construction (subdivision)
- home additions
- accessory structures like sheds, cabanas, side-door entrances
For pool and residential grading permits, full
permit fees are collected at the time of application. For subdivision grading
permits submitted in batches, there is an initial fee of $100 per permit that
can be paid via the portal and the remaining total for the batch submission can
be paid by credit card if the total does not exceed $1,000. Amounts exceeding $1,000
can be paid by cheque and mailed to Vaughan City Hall. For further assistance
with permit fees and payments, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-228 or
email depermits@vaughan.ca.
With more people staying home and practicing
physical distancing in compliance with Public Health’s recommendations during
the global COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing this online permit portal is one of the
many ways the City continues to support citizens, businesses and the local
economy while working to stop the spread of the virus. The new online permit
portal also offers citizens 24/7 access to Vaughan permitting information,
creating a seamless, paperless submission process, ensuring city-building
opportunities can continue while further supporting the City’s commitment to
environmental stewardship during the pandemic and beyond – a priority outlined
in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service
Excellence Strategic Plan.
The City continues to monitor evolving
COVID-19 developments and implement precautionary measures to further protect
the community. To receive the latest updates on response efforts, frequently
check vaughan.ca/COVID19, sign up for the City
Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Those
who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should
contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at
1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit
York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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