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.