Building & renovating

Planning a home upgrade or other construction project? To help plan your project, find out when permits are needed and learn about the permit process.

 

Find out if your project needs permits

Home improvement projects

Your project may need a permit for changes like adding a room or finishing a basement

Commercial projects

You need permits for some commercial projects

New house construction

Learn about permit requirements for building a new house

Demolitions

Learn about permits for demolishing a building or structure 

Understand the permit process

Before applying for permits, review the development and building permit process to understand application requirements, including prerequisite approvals.

 

 

Permits need inspections

All projects that need a permit also need inspections.

Service improvements for building & development

Getting permits, approvals, and information shouldn't be complicated. That's why we are making it easier to build and grow in Winnipeg.

Learn about service improvements

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