Building and Renovating
COVID-19
Our office is closed to the public at this time; however, we have modified our normal procedures to continue receiving building permit applications and providing inspections.
Permit Applications: You can apply for a permit through mail, courier or email at [email protected] and a staff member will contact you for payment. Please note provincial timelines have been waived during this time. Most of our staff are currently working from home but have access to both email and voicemail.
Building Inspection Services: Building inspection requests may be made by calling your inspector’s extension directly and leaving a message as per normal procedure. At his time we are not entering any occupied buildings. Same day service inspections are no longer guaranteed, but are currently being performed within 2 business days after the request. Remote live video inspections are being performed but with limitations. If an inspection is not passed then work must stop until a physical inspection may be performed. To learn more please visit our frequently asked questions webpages.
If you are going to build or renovate, you will require a building permit for any structural, plumbing (including septic systems), heating changes and signs. If you are uncertain if a permit is required, please contact Building Services at 905-436-5658 or by email at [email protected].
Oshawa's building officials make sure the work complies with the Ontario Building Code, related standards and other applicable laws; including Oshawa's Zoning By-law and Sign By-law. They review architectural, structural, mechanical and plumbing drawings before issuing a building permit.
Our Building Inspectors inspect all buildings and structures at every construction stage.
For all complaints regarding construction without a building permit, please call our office at 905-436-5658 or email [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please visit the webpages on the left for more information.
Forms to get you started:
- Permit application form, submit it along with your permit plans and pay a permit fee
- Owner's authorization form will be required if you are not the property owner
- General Review commitment certificate
- Letter of Undertaking
- Building by-law
- Temporary Crane Permit, required for all construction using a crane.