Building Division Fees and Forms

Building Permit Application Fees

By-law B-6 sets out the framework for construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections for the City of London. The fee structure for each type of permit and other services provided appears on Appendix A of the By-law.

Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication Fees

In accordance with By-law Number CP-9 as amended effective January 1, 2011, the following rates shall apply to each dwelling unit for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication.

Housing Type		Fee
Detached Single	Up to 11.99m lot frontage 12m-14.99m lot frontage 15m-17.99m lot frontage 18m or greater lot frontage	$ 850 $1,100 $1,340 $1,665
	For irregular lots, the frontage is measured by a line 6m back from and parallel to the chord (see By-law Z-1).
Cluster Detached/Semi-Detached/Duplex		$ 850
Attached Row Housing		$ 775
Attached Apartments		$ 375

Demolition Permit Application Fees

The permit fee is minimum $110.00. The permit fee must be paid in full at the time of submitting the application.

Financial security is also required to ensure demolition work is carried out correctly. When all work has been completed and inspected by the Building Division, the financial security will be released. Financial security is to be provided when submitting the application form and payment made be made by cash, certified cheque or letter of credit. Applications for a demolition permit require financial security as follows:

$2,000.00 for single or semi-detached dwellings
$1.00 per square foot of ground floor area, with a minimum of $2,000.00 to a maximum of $10,000.00 for townhouses, apartments, commercial, institutional and industrial type buildings.

Development Charges

Development Charge Rates in effect effective January 1, 2013 are levied in accordance with the Development Charges By-law C.P. 1473-212 as contribution to the cost of providing services arising from the development of properties.

For further information regarding development charges, please contact the City of London Building Division at (519) 661-4555.

Sign & Canopy Permit Application Fees

Fees for sign and canopy permit applications are in accordance with the Sign & Canopy By-Law.

Site Plan Application Fees

The following Site Plan Approval Application Fees will be applied to all applications received for site plan approval.

Water Fees

Fees for temporary connection of construction water and remote water meter installation will be charged where applicable in accordance with the Water Rates & Charges By-law W-7.

Building Permit Application and Related Forms

Title of Form

Building Permits

Application for a Building Permit to Construct or Demolish

Schedule 1: Designer Information

Schedule 2: Sewage System Installer Information

Application for a Permit for: Partial Occupancy of an Unfinished Building; Transfer of Permit Ownership or Change of Use with No Construction

Commitment to General Review by Architect or Engineers

Required Clearances for Demolition Permit

Plumbing Basework & Sewer/Water Service

Plumbing Basework Plan Card

Building Sewer and Water Service Card

Testing & Inspection Reports

Three copies of the forms are required. Mail the copy with the registered tester's original signature to the City of London. Provide one copy to the occupant or owner of the property and retain a copy for your records.

Double Check Valve Assembly

Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Assembly

Request for Property Information

Property Information Request

Swimming Pool Fence

Swimming Pool Fence Permit Application

Pool Fence Options

Sign & Canopy Applications

Facial Wall Signs - complete both the Sign & Canopy Permit Application and the Facial Wall Detail Checklist.

Ground Signs - complete both the Sign & Canopy Permit Application and the Ground Sign Checklist

Fees for sign and canopy permit applications are in accordance with the Sign & Canopy By-Law.

Application for Variance from the Regulations of the Sign & Canopy By-law