Demolitions

 General Requirements

• You need to complete a Notice to Disconnect Services form and get the appropriate agencies to sign and date the form before you can get a permit.
• You need to complete and sign the Demolition Permit Information form.

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

Permit Application Requirements

• Building permit application form fully completed. An owner's authorization form will be required if the applicant is not the property owner.
• Two copies of the survey or site plan of your property showing the location of the existing buildings.
• Permit fee when you apply. You may pay by cheque (payable to "City of Oshawa"), cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
• Roadway Restoration Deposit (where applicable) will be $18.00 per 1.0 m of street line (payable by cash, cheque or debit only)

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.

Forms

• Demolition Information and Disconnections (Notice to Disconnect Services form is included in this link)
• Application for a Building Permit to Construct or Demolish