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Home additionBuilding permit requiredConditional
Burlington states that you must get a building permit before starting construction on a house addition.
City of BurlingtonResidential Renovations and Additions · Interior renovations, additions and Pre-Building Approval
2026-10-01Open proof
Pre-Building ApprovalRequired for the addition applicationConditional
The City lists Pre-Building Approval issued by Community Planning as part of the addition permit submission.
City of BurlingtonResidential Renovations and Additions · Interior renovations, additions and Pre-Building Approval
2026-10-01Open proof
ZoningMay require zoning clearanceInfo
Burlington explains that zoning clearance may be needed as part of the pre-building permit approval process.
City of BurlingtonResidential Renovations and Additions · Interior renovations, additions and Pre-Building Approval
2026-10-01Open proof
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Next steps
- Start with Community Planning / Pre-Building Approval
- Resolve zoning clearance issues
- Prepare the addition permit package
- Submit before construction
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