Permits Online

 

Your one-stop shop to manage the permit process

Once registered, you can:

  • apply for development applications, permits, and other services
  • save & return to partially completed applications for up to 30 days
  • view the status of permits and applications
  • submit & view documents
  • view invoices & receipts
  • make payments
  • renew contractor licenses

Applications not available online can be submitted by email. Refer to the relevant application form for details.

Note: To ensure your application is processed, confirm your application is complete before submitting. Incomplete applications will result in delays. 

 

Applications available on Permits Online

  • Air space plan (DAASP)
  • Alternative equivalent compliance (AEC)
  • Attached secondary suite (DCU “B”)
  • Communication facility proposal review
  • Conditional use (DCU “C” or “D”) (other residential and commercial uses/buildings)
  • Condominium plan of survey (CONDO)
  • Consent application (CA)
  • Detached secondary suite/care home (DCU “C”)
  • Downtown variance and conditional use (DAV/DCU “B”)
  • Home based business (major) (DCU “B”)
  • Parking management plan
  • Plan approval/Design review
  • Plan of subdivision and rezoning (DASZ)
  • Plan of subdivision (DAS)
  • Plan of survey (DAPS)
  • Request for zoning letters
  • Residential and commercial tolerance (DAV “A”)
  • Residential conditional use (DCU “B”) (single family dwelling or two family dwelling)
  • Residential zoning variance (DAV “B”) (single family dwelling or two family dwelling)
  • Rezoning (DAZ)
  • Short form plan of subdivision (DASSF)
  • Urban (downtown) design review
  • Variance (DAV “C” or “D”) (other residential and commercial uses/buildings)

Application requirements

  • Single/two family dwellings & accessory structures
  • Multi-unit residential
  • Commercial
  • Mobile signs
  • Home-based business
    • Bed & breakfast
    • Daycare
    • Office
    • Personal service

Application requirements

Building permits

  • Accessory structures
    • Deck
    • Detached garage
    • Carport
    • Other structures over 10 m2/108 sq. ft. (e.g. storage shed, gazebo, workshop)
    • Outdoor pool
    • Hot tub/spa
    • Ground solar panel
  • Alterations
  • Basement/lower level development
  • Change of use (building code)
  • Construct addition
  • Construct new
  • Demolition/removal
    • Only demolition of the residential accessory structures listed above are available to homeowners
    • A licensed demolition contractor is required for all other demolitions/removals

Trade permits

Homeowners can apply for residential trade permits where the homeowner lives in a single detached dwelling that is their primary residence, and does the work themselves.

  • Electrical (a licensed contractor is required for some work)
  • Plumbing

Application requirements

Building permits

  • Construct new and/or additions – Part 3 buildings (Building Design Summary)
  • Construct new and/or additions – Part 9 buildings
  • Interior and/or exterior alterations and change of use – Part 3/9 buildings (Commercial Alteration Design Summary)
  • Demolition/removal
  • Tank installation
  • Tank removal
  • Fuel dispensing station with canopy

Building occupancy permits

  • Interim occupancy
  • Final occupancy

Trade permits (for licensed contractors)

  • Electrical
  • Electrical annual
  • Electrical signs
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical

Application requirements

  • Special events and temporary use
  • Emergency residential shelters

Signs

  • Fascia – Billboard
  • Free standing – Billboard
  • Projecting - Billboard
  • Fascia sign
  • Free standing sign
  • Canopy or awning sign
  • Projecting sign
  • Roof sign

Application requirements

 

Submitting documents

If your application requires supporting documentation, refer to the relevant application form for requirements. File size cannot exceed 50 MB. Applications will not be processed until all documentation is received. Once your application is reviewed, you will be contacted if more information is needed.

If you submit revised documents, make sure:

  • the revision is clearly identified on the drawing
  • the file is named correctly

 

Payment options

Credit card

  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • $10,000 daily limit

Trust account

  • Customer trust accounts can be managed online. View your balance, account users, recent transactions and add funds to your account using a credit card. Payments will be processed based on current arrangements with the Zoning & Permits office and funds will not be automatically withdrawn from trust accounts.
  • If you need to make changes to your trust account, contact ppd-cashier@winnipeg.ca.

Other

If you are unable to pay online or with a trust account:

  • Pay by mail, in person or phone 204-986-5140.
  • For development applications, call the phone number listed on your invoice. Individual invoices of more than $1,000 must be paid by certified cheque or bank draft (payable to City of Winnipeg).

 

Questions?

Contact us.

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