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Municipal Road Damage Deposit (MRDD) Permit
A deposit held by Transportation Services against damage to the City right-of-way (roads, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards) during construction.
You need it when: You apply for a building or demolition permit for work next to a City road, and Site Plan approval is not required.
Why it's needed
- Required at intake of building and demolition permits where Site Plan approval is not required [TO].
- The deposit pays for repairs if the right-of-way is damaged; the balance is refunded after final inspection.
When to apply
- With the building/demolition permit application. Photograph and report any existing damage before construction starts.
Review time
Documents for a complete application
- Municipal Road Damage Deposit form
- Deposit payment
- Notice of any pre-existing damage (registered letter within 10 working days) if applicable
How to submit
- Transportation Services, Right of Way Management (with the building permit intake).
Forms and guides
- Municipal Road Damage Deposit Application (City of Toronto, application form)
- Municipal Road Damage Deposit Declaration (Toronto Building) (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.