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Demolition Permit: Residential
Permit to demolish residential buildings in compliance with the Building Code Act.
You need it when: You demolish a residential building.
Why it's needed
- Required for residential demolitions.
- Buildings with 6+ units (at least one rental) also need a Rental Housing Demolition & Conversion permit (Municipal Code Ch. 667). It can require City Council approval and tenant relocation conditions [TO].
When to apply
- Obtain the Chapter 667 rental housing permit before applying for the demolition permit.
- Water/sewer disconnection is required when more than 50% of the first storey is demolished.
Review time
Plan for about 60 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Owner's Acknowledgement of Demolition Control Conditions: replacement substantially complete within 2 years of starting demolition, or $20,000 per dwelling unit is added to the tax roll [TO form]
- Demolition application + site plan
- Utility disconnection confirmations (hydro, gas, Toronto Water)
- Designated substance survey / hazardous materials report
- Demolition checklist
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Electronic submission to Toronto Building.
Often needed first
Forms and guides
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (City of Toronto, application form)
- Demolition Permit Application Checklist (City of Toronto, checklist)
- Owner's Acknowledgement of Demolition Control Conditions (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Tree Protection By-law Declaration (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Rental Housing Declaration of Use and Screening Form (City of Toronto, declaration)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.