The City's zoning by-law governs how a building or parcel of land within the City of Brampton can be used. There may be limitations to the use of space, building location, parking requirements etc. Ensure that your proposed use is permitted and that your proposed construction can be accommodated.

• City of Brampton Zoning By-Law On-Line

Approvals from other departments or agencies may be required before the Building Division can accept an application for or issue a building permit.

• Site Plan Controland Development Approvals
• Applicable Law - Supplemental Information
• Financial Contribution (Development Charges and/or Cash in Lieu of Parkland)

In the province of Ontario, construction and change of use is regulated by the Ontario Building Code. The Building Code requires that the person or persons who prepare designs and documents for submission of an application for a building permit have certain qualifications. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs also keeps a record of qualified individuals. To search the qualifications of your designer, please use the Ministry website.

• Public Registry

The Building Division is accepting online applications or revision applications for Commercial and Industrial applications (limited scope only) and offering online payment options for permit applications submitted online.

Online applications or revision applications for Industrial and Commercial should be limited to the following types only:

1. Back Flow Prevention Devices
2. Commercial Cooking Equipment
3. Classroom Relocation
4. Unit Finish Permits for units in a multi-tenant plaza
5. Interior Alterations with no change of use
6. Solar Collectors
7. Exterior Façade Changes (including canopies)
8. Demolition
9. Engineered Spray Booth
10. Temporary Tents
11. Accessory Structures
12. Fire Suppression System
13. Site Services

See Submission Requirements prior to starting your application.

The following application packages contain a checklist and copies of the forms that are required to be filled out in order to submit an application for construction or change of use.

• New Building, Addition to Existing Building
• Unit Finish, Interior Finish
• Change of Use
• Demolition
• Signs (to be directed to Sign Permits page)
• Temporary Tents
• Back Flow Prevention Device

Once your permit has been issued you may begin construction. Several stages of the construction must be inspected and passed before you proceed to the next stage. If the building or use of the building is new, you will require an occupancy permit prior to occupying the space. For information on the required inspections please visit our Inspections Page.