What is the typical Toronto Building permit timeline?
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Short answer
Small-scope interior-only projects with no structural changes: 4-8 weeks. Standard residential alterations with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical: 6-12 weeks of plan examination. Additions and substantial renovations: 10-18 weeks. When Committee of Adjustment is triggered, add 12-18 weeks. When Heritage Permit is triggered, add 6-14 weeks. When Ravine permit applies, add 8-20 weeks. These stages run in parallel where possible.
In detail
Small-scope interior-only projects with no structural changes: 4-8 weeks. Standard residential alterations with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical: 6-12 weeks of plan examination. Additions and substantial renovations: 10-18 weeks. When Committee of Adjustment is triggered, add 12-18 weeks. When Heritage Permit is triggered, add 6-14 weeks. When Ravine permit applies, add 8-20 weeks. These stages run in parallel where possible.
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