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What does a basement renovation permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 1, 2026
Published fee information

The February 2026 Brampton Building By-law schedule lists a flat $326.21 fee for a stand-alone 'Basement Finish' permit in a detached, semi-detached, townhouse, row-house, duplex or live/work dwelling. This is NOT a quote for creating/legalizing a second dwelling unit or for underpinning, below-grade entrance work, major structural/plumbing alterations or other separate permit classes. Applicable additional charges may arise; confirm project scope and classification with the City. Source: City of Brampton Building By-law 387-2006, 2026 Fee Schedule (reviewed Oct. 20, 2026).

Use this as a municipal-fee reference, not as the total project budget. Design, engineering, related applications and construction costs are separate.

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The residential permit program includes Basement Finish as a permit package. The current basement-finish package also distinguishes personal-use finishing from second-unit work.

Permit routeDedicated Basement Finish package

Brampton lists Basement Finish among its residential Standard Permit Application Service project packages.

Review service10 business days

Brampton states that the Standard Permit Application Service reviews home-renovation applications within 10 business days.

Second unitDifferent permit package

The basement-finish package states that it is not for a second unit because different code requirements apply.

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Permit routeDedicated Basement Finish package

Brampton lists Basement Finish among its residential Standard Permit Application Service project packages.

Official sourceCity of BramptonHomeowners and Residential Contractors · Residential permit packages and 10-business-day standard service
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Review service10 business days

Brampton states that the Standard Permit Application Service reviews home-renovation applications within 10 business days.

Official sourceCity of BramptonHomeowners and Residential Contractors · Residential permit packages and 10-business-day standard service
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Second unitDifferent permit package

The basement-finish package states that it is not for a second unit because different code requirements apply.

Official sourceCity of BramptonBasement Finish Building Permit Requirements · Basement-finish submission requirements and standard permit fee
Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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ScaleBig Construction

Building designers · General contractors · Basement contractors

Mississauga design-build contractor focused on legal basement apartments, kitchens, bathrooms, full-home renovations and structural reconfigurations, with in-house design and permit coordination.

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Canata Construction

General contractors · Basement contractors · Window & door contractors

Licensed GTA general contractor providing kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, additions, basement apartments, commercial fit-ups, windows, doors and outdoor projects.

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Brampton
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VMB Group

General contractors · Underpinning contractors

Toronto-area contractor specializing in basement underpinning and lowering, concrete, waterproofing, backwater valves, sump pumps and related basement work.

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Brampton
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