Below are building permit application requirements for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional properties as well as supplementary documents and forms for specific projects and circumstances. The forms summarize the minimum required information to be submitted, in support of a building permit application, in accordance with the Building Code Act and the City of Burlington's zoning by-law. A Grading and Drainage Clearance Certificate will be required for low density residential lands.
IMPORTANT: Zoning Clearance Certificates and Grading and Drainage Clearance Certificates must be approved before applying for a building permit.
Residential Application Requirements (A-Z)
Accessory Buildings (PDF)
Additions (PDF)
Attached Garages/Carports (PDF)
Basement Finish (PDF)
Basement Walkout (PDF)
Decks and Porches (PDF)
Demolition (PDF)
High Rise Residential (PDF)
Interior Renovations (PDF)
New Dwelling (PDF)
Site Servicing (PDF)
Solar Panel Systems (PDF)
Industrial / Commercial / Institutional Application Requirements
Backflow Prevention Devices (PDF)
Change of Use (PDF)
Demolition (PDF)
New Construction/Addition (PDF)
Rack Storage Systems and Shelf Rack and Storage Systems (PDF)
Site Servicing (PDF)
Solar Panel Systems (PDF)
Tents and Stages (PDF)
Unit Finish or Interior Alteration (PDF)
Additional Documents (A-Z)
Alternative Solution Form (PDF)
Building Permit Application Form (PDF)
Building Design Statement (PDF)
Building Permit Bylaw (PDF)
Building use and occupancy information (PDF)
Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers (PDF)
Demolition pre-permit clearance form (PDF)
Energy Efficiency Compliance Forms: Path (A) - OBC, SB-10, Division 3, Chapter 2 and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2013 (for all buildings except part 9 residential) (PDF)
Energy Efficiency Compliance Forms: Path (B) - OBC, SB-10, Division 3, Chapter 3 and CCBFC NRCC 56191-2015 (for all buildings except part 9 residential) (XLSX)
Energy Efficiency Compliance Forms: Path (C) - Section 7 of ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES 189.1-2014 (for all buildings except part 9 residential) (PDF)
Energy Efficiency Compliance Forms: OBC, SB-10, Division 5 (for part 9 non-residential buildings only) (PDF)
Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Prescriptive Method (for part 9 residential buildings only) (PDF)
Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Performance Method (for part 9 residential buildings only) (PDF)
Flood Prevent Permit Fee Subsidy Program - Homeowner Release Form (PDF)
Partial Occupancy/Transfer of Permit Application Form (PDF)