Residential Building Permits
Basement Development
Applying for a Basement Development Permit
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: |
- Floor plan layout
indicating use of rooms OR
- If major structural alterations are involved, such as
the altering or moving of beams or teleposts then these plans must be prepared
or reviewed by a Professional Engineer (registered in the Province of Manitoba)
and a report must be submitted at the time of permit
- Completed application form
 (pdf,
24kb)
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| Separate
permits are required for electrical and plumbing: |
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| 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. |
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| Additional
Information: |
- Basement Development - Rec Rooms
A 20-page brochure outlining the permit application process and construction requirements for the development of basements in residential buildings, including building code, plumbing, and electrical permit information as well as the inspection process.
856
KB
| Download | En Français
- 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
- Sump Pits & Pumps
A 2-page pamphlet highlighting Section 23 of Winnipeg By-law 4555/87 – The Winnipeg Building By-law, which deals with subsurface drainage. Section 23 requires sump pits and pumps in all new buildings that have a subsurface drainage system, which is a weeping tile.
401
KB
| Download
- Sump Pit Installation Guide
A 2-page pamphlet providing guidelines and helpful illustrations for the installation of a sump pump and pit for an existing single-family home.
733
KB
| Download | En Français
- Home Renovation Tax Assistance Program
A program of property tax credits to encourage and assist in the renovation of residential premises,
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Last update:
February 12, 2010
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