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Vaughan, Ontario / Permit cost

What does a basement renovation permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 1, 2026
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Vaughan's 2026 By-law 051-2026, Schedule F, lists $7.30/m² for a Part 9 residential interior alteration building-permit class, subject to a $195 minimum where a permit is required. This is a CLASSIFICATION-SPECIFIC rate, not a guaranteed total cost for any basement renovation. New secondary units, structural work, underpinning, basement walk-ups, plumbing and other scope can have different fee classes or extra charges. Qualifying residential alterations may also carry a separate returnable amount (up to $2,575 or the building-permit fee, whichever is less), which is not the non-refundable permit price. Confirm the correct scope and fees with Vaughan. Source: City of Vaughan, 2026 Fees and Charges By-law 051-2026, Schedule F (reviewed Oct. 20, 2026).

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The City publishes a dedicated finished-basement permit route with detailed drawing requirements. Creating a secondary suite requires a separate permit path.

Basement finishingBuilding permit required

Vaughan states that a building permit is required for finishing basement areas.

PlumbingPermit review applies to new or relocated fixtures

Vaughan explicitly includes work involving new plumbing fixtures or relocation of existing plumbing fixtures.

Secondary suiteSeparate permit route

The City says a secondary suite added while finishing a basement needs its own permit process.

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Basement finishingBuilding permit required

Vaughan states that a building permit is required for finishing basement areas.

Official sourceCity of VaughanFinishing a Basement · Permit requirement, drawings and supporting forms
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
PlumbingPermit review applies to new or relocated fixtures

Vaughan explicitly includes work involving new plumbing fixtures or relocation of existing plumbing fixtures.

Official sourceCity of VaughanFinishing a Basement · Permit requirement, drawings and supporting forms
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Secondary suiteSeparate permit route

The City says a secondary suite added while finishing a basement needs its own permit process.

Official sourceCity of VaughanFinishing a Basement · Permit requirement, drawings and supporting forms
Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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Canata Construction

General contractors · Basement contractors · Window & door contractors

Licensed GTA general contractor providing kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, additions, basement apartments, commercial fit-ups, windows, doors and outdoor projects.

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Astaneh Construction

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Toronto renovation contractor focused on full-home renovations, custom homes, additions, project management and permit-drawing support.

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Y2 Design & Build

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Markham design-build renovation contractor providing kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full-home renovations with in-house design, materials coordination and construction across the GTA.

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Vaughan
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