Construction & Building

Residential construction Construction and building contains a wide variety of resources for both the professional contractor and home do-it-yourselfer. Here you will find building permit and planning information for specific properties, as well as interactive tools to apply for permits online. Information is also accessible concerning the Ontario Building Code and City of London building and zoning by-laws.

Apply online for house permits -
receive a 10% discount on permit fees

Permits issued online for the construction of new homes will now receive a 10% discount on permit fees. Building Division permit processing and plan storage cost savings are now being passed on to home builders to encourage use of this innovative 24/7 online service. This discount will automatically be applied to all online new home permits received after November 17, 2008.

E-permits for new home construction

This new service makes it possible for home builders to apply online for permits to construct single detached, semi-detached, and townhouse dwellings. Applying online offers lots of benefits for both the home builder and the Building Division:

it's available 24/7
permit fee deferred until after the permit is ready to be issued
the convenience of submitting a permit application without a trip to City Hall
improved communications when revisions are required
separate structural drawings will allow us to review plans and conduct inspections more quickly and accurately
reduced paper plans for us to handle and store
we save time entering application information into our database

Want to use the system?

Home builders wanting to apply for online permits need to register to use the system. As part of the online registration process, you will be asked to provide your Tarion Warranty Corporation number. Once this information is verified, typically within 24 hours, you will receive an e-mail to confirm your registration.

You are also required to submit separate structural drawings with your online permit applications. These structural drawings, absent of all architectural detail, make it easier to see structural information to check that point loads transfer properly from the roof to the foundation. Prior to submitting your first online application, your will need to submit a paper copy of the structural plans for a sample house so we can ensure they comply with our requirements.