Toronto, Ontario / Permit cost

What does a new house permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a new house project in Toronto, Ontario, with the source and limits visible.

Focused project answerReviewed Oct 1, 2026
Published fee information

Toronto lists a 2026 residential construction rate of $18.56/m² for single-family dwellings, semis, townhouses, duplexes and live/work units, plus applicable unit and related-permit fees.

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

Scope before arithmetic

Make sure the fee belongs to your project.

The application is document-heavy: site and grading information, floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, construction details, energy forms and related mechanical or plumbing submissions may all be required.

Building permitRequired

Toronto's New House guide applies to new detached houses, semis and row houses.

Site and zoningCore submission requirement

The site plan must show setbacks, coverage, grade and other permitted and proposed zoning information.

Related permitsPlumbing / HVAC may apply

Related plumbing, drain and mechanical permits can be submitted with the new-house application.

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Official sources behind this page

Building permitRequired

Toronto's New House guide applies to new detached houses, semis and row houses.

Official sourceCity of TorontoNew House · Permit route, site plan, grading, drawings, forms and 2026 fees
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Site and zoningCore submission requirement

The site plan must show setbacks, coverage, grade and other permitted and proposed zoning information.

Official sourceCity of TorontoNew House · Permit route, site plan, grading, drawings, forms and 2026 fees
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Related permitsPlumbing / HVAC may apply

Related plumbing, drain and mechanical permits can be submitted with the new-house application.

Official sourceCity of TorontoNew House · Permit route, site plan, grading, drawings, forms and 2026 fees
Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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