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Do you need a permit to replace roofing or shingles in Vaughan?

Check Vaughan roof replacement permit rules and the exemption for replacing existing roofing or shingles.

1 min readReviewed Oct 1, 2026

The short answerConditional

Vaughan lists replacing roofing or shingles among projects that do not require a building permit.

The exemption is for replacement. Structural roof alterations remain a separate permit question.

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Replace roofing / shinglesPermit not requiredConditional

Vaughan lists replacement of roofing or shingles among projects that do not require a building permit.

Official sourceCity of VaughanBuilding Permits · Roofing and retaining wall exemptions

Verified2026-10-01Open proof

Structural alterationPermit required for structural workConditional

Vaughan requires permits for structural alterations to residential buildings and accessory structures.

Official sourceCity of VaughanBuilding Permits · Roofing and retaining wall exemptions

Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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Written roofing scope
Structural drawings if framing changes
Permit application if structural work is included

Fees and timing

TimelineConfirm the current municipal review stream after a complete application is submitted.

FeesConfirm the current Vaughan permit fee for the exact scope before filing.

Next steps

Confirm replacement-only scope
Identify any framing changes
Separate maintenance from structural alterations
Apply if structural work is proposed

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