Demolitions | City of Oshawa

Before submitting a permit application for demolition:

Review the demolition information and disconnections package
Complete a notice to disconnect services form (located in the package) and have the appropriate agencies sign and date the form. Note: for accessory building demolition, i.e., shed, if there are no services, this form may not be required.
Complete and sign the demolition permit information form (located in the package)
Complete and sign the demolition environmental waiver (located in thepackage)

If the demolition will change the grading of your property, contact Engineering Services or call 905-436-5606 to see if a site alteration permit is required.

Once the demolition is complete, you may wish to review the Tax Rebates and Reductions page to complete a municipal tax application.

Permit application requirements

For your project, you will need to submit:

Forms

Application to construct or demolish
Owner's authorization form will be required if you are not the property owner
Schedule 1 - designer information - located on page 3 of the permit application form
Demolition information and disconnections forms
Roadway restoration application form, if applicable

Plans and specifications

Site plan drawn to scale which must include:

Entire property with lot dimensions
The location, dimensions and setbacks to property lines of the proposed building/structure to be demolished.
The location and dimensions of all existing buildings (i.e. house, shed, garages) or structures (decks, porches) on the property.

Once the application as been accepted, the required permit fee will be payable through your portal account. Permit fees (see page 16) for different projects are provided in our Building By-law.

How to apply on portal for a demolition permit

From the drop-down menu please select demolition as the application type.
In the description field please write a brief description of the type of structure that is being demolished.
Choose the appropriate work items that apply.
Enter the area (in square metres) of the structure(s) to be demolished.
Enter the address of the structure(s) being demolished.
Upload the PDF files of the required documents
Review and submit the application

Apply for a demolition permit on our application portal

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Resources

Building Permits

Call before you dig

It is important you call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 before you dig to have them locate any underground utilities and avoid any damage during construction.