How long does a demolition permit take?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 28, 2026

Published timing

The City says a complete residential building permit application is reviewed within 10 business days for first review. Corrections, engineering sign-offs and demolition-control requirements can extend the time to permit issuance.

A review target is one stage of the project. Preparation, responses, issuance and inspections can add separate time.

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The published period is not the whole project.

The City says a complete residential building permit application is reviewed within 10 business days for first review. Corrections, engineering sign-offs and demolition-control requirements can extend the time to permit issuance.

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Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Kitchener lists residential demolition, demolition of buildings containing residential units and minor demolition among permit-required work. Its residential guide distinguishes minor structures from residential-building demolition.

Official sourceCity of KitchenerWhen you need a building permit · Residential permit triggers and exemptions

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