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Residential Building Permits

Single Family Dwelling

The Online Permit Application is Currently Being Developed

To apply for your permit please visit the Zoning and Permits Office at Unit 31 – 30 Fort Street.

Our Hours of Operation are Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Mondays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm are reserved for telephone inquiries and completed application drop-offs. This enables Zoning and Permits staff to process building and development applications received throughout the week.

Application Requirements:

• Two copies of full construction plans 
• Two copies of a site plan 
• Completed application form (pdf, 96kb)

Separate permits are required for electrical and plumbing

Electrical application (pdf, 122kb) Plumbing application  (pdf, 118kb)

Each permit application requires all of the information shown on the application form and must be submitted to the Zoning and Permits office. Your application visit will take less time if you complete the application form in advance.

Additional Information:

New House Construction A 20-page booklet providing a guide to the plans required when applying for a building permit for new house construction, including information on documents and plans to bring along, requirements for plumbing and electrical permits and material specifications. 1,654 KB  | Download Electrical Installations A 32-page homeowners’ guide for electrical installations in single- family dwellings, detached garages and sheds. 1,269 KB  | Download | En Français Plumbing Installations An 18-page homeowner’s guide to the City of Winnipeg’s plumbing requirements for single-family dwellings. 713 KB | Download | En Français

Special 5-Day Permit Programs:

Design Coordinated Application Plans Approval Program An 8-page booklet outlining the process for members of the Manitoba Home Builders Association to follow to expedite permit applications. 482 KB  | Download New Home Master Plans Approval Program A 2-page pamphlet describing the New Home Master Plans Approval Program that is available to builders, and provides a 5-day permit approval time for properly completed applications. 1,186 KB  | Download

Phone Assistance - call 311 for information on

Building, electrical, and plumbing codes Zoning, building setbacks, lot coverage Water & Waste Department - Lot Grade Permit, Sewer Application, Lot Grade Deposit and Equalization Credits or Charges Public Works Department - Damage deposit and Approach approval

 

Last update: February 12, 2010

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