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Toronto demolition permits

Do you need a demolition permit in Toronto?

Understand Toronto residential demolition permits, replacement-building rules, required documents, forms, fees and the official City process.

2 min readReviewed Oct 1, 2026
The short answerPermit likely required

Yes. Demolishing all or part of a building requires a permit. Toronto has a specific residential demolition route when a replacement house is planned.

The City's replacement-building guide requires a demolition permit package after the new-house permit application is submitted. If there will be no replacement building, Toronto directs applicants to the responsible district office.

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Start with these conditions. The official reference is attached to each one.

DemolitionPermit requiredConditional

Toronto lists demolition or removal of all or part of a building as permit-required work.

Official sourceCity of TorontoWhen Do I Need a Building Permit? · Permit-required and permit-exempt project examples
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Replacement houseSpecific sequenceInfo

For a residential demolition with replacement, the City guide says to apply after submitting the new-house permit.

Official sourceCity of TorontoResidential Demolition Permit (with Replacement Building) · Demolition permit route, required documents and 2026 fees
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No replacementDifferent routeInfo

The City instructs applicants proposing no replacement building to contact the district office responsible for the property.

Official sourceCity of TorontoResidential Demolition Permit (with Replacement Building) · Demolition permit route, required documents and 2026 fees
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Fees and timing

TimelineSequence matters when a replacement house is proposed: the City guide instructs applicants to submit the new-house permit before the residential demolition permit.
FeesToronto lists 2026 demolition fees by area plus additional environmental-review charges where applicable.

Next steps

  1. Confirm whether a replacement building is planned
  2. Prepare survey or grading information
  3. Submit the new-house permit first when required
  4. Prepare demolition forms and deposits

A few questions you might have.

Can I demolish a house without building a replacement?

The City's online guide is for demolition with a replacement building. For demolition without replacement, Toronto directs applicants to contact the district office.

Is demolition covered by a normal renovation permit?

No. Toronto identifies demolition as permit-required work and provides a specific demolition permit route.

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