Basement renovation
Do you need a permit to finish a basement in Oshawa?
Yes. Oshawa lists finishing a basement among projects that require a building permit.
Depends on project conditions
Oct 1, 20262 official sources
Ontario Permit Index
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Oshawa Building Permit Index
Common residential permit questions for Oshawa, organized by project. Open any row to see the conditions, official evidence and property-specific limitations behind the answer.
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Basement secondary suite
What do you need for a basement secondary suite in Oshawa?
Adding a dwelling unit or apartment requires a building permit, and Oshawa publishes a dedicated 2024 Building Code guide for basement secondary suites.
Depends on project conditions
Oct 1, 20262 official sources
Deck
Do you need a permit for a deck in Oshawa?
Oshawa lists sundecks, decks and porches as permit-required, but a house deck 600 mm or less above ground with no roof is permit-exempt.
Depends on project conditions
Oct 1, 20261 official source
Home addition
Do you need a permit for a home addition in Oshawa?
Yes. Oshawa lists construction of any building or addition among projects requiring a building permit.
Depends on project conditions
Oct 1, 20261 official source
Shed
Do you need a permit for a shed in Oshawa?
Oshawa requires a building permit for a shed larger than 15 m².
Depends on project conditions
Oct 1, 20261 official source