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Additions & attached garages
As of January 1, 2024, new Manitoba Building, Plumbing, Energy and Fire Codes are in effect. See the 2024 construction codes implementation bulletin to learn about how the new codes will apply to your project.
Le 1er janvier 2024, les nouveaux codes du bâtiment, de la plomberie, de l’énergie et de la prévention des incendies du Manitoba sont entrés en vigueur. Consultez le bulletin sur la mise en œuvre des codes de construction de 2024 pour savoir comment les nouveaux codes s’appliqueront à votre projet.
Is a permit required?
Yes, a development permit is required.
All house additions and attached garages require a development permit as per the Winnipeg Zoning By-law. Zoning and development permit approval must be obtained prior to building permit application.
Yes, a building permit is required.
All house additions and attached garages require a building permit as per the Winnipeg Building By-law.
Construction information
Application requirements
Review the development and building permit process to help navigate application requirements.
- ensure you have obtained prerequisite zoning and development permit approval, where required for your project
- Construct addition – single/two family dwelling building permit application form
- Owner statement (not required if owner is the applicant)
- Declaration form (if you have a prerequisite development permit)
- Site plan
- Building plans (elevations, floor plans, foundation plan, section drawing)
- Professional designer's certificate for housing (if plans are sealed by an engineer)
For dwellings with more than five bedrooms:
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Residential ventilation record or engineered mechanical drawings
Note: All dwellings must meet heating season ventilation requirements as per the Manitoba Building Code.
Related permits
How to apply
Please ensure you have gathered all required documentation before applying.
Apply online
(Development permits only)
Your one stop-shop to manage your permit applications
Apply in person
Zoning & Permits office
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Unit 31-30 Fort Street
Questions?
Please contact us.