Building Permit Application Process: New Builders
Certified Model Homes and Building Permit Application Submission Information
*** If you have any questions regarding certified model home submission packages or building permit applications please contact permitcoordinators@eastgwillimbury.ca ***
Certified Model Home Submission: All Builders are encouraged to submit their completed Certified Model Home packages prior to building permit application. The following are a list of items required from all builders when submitting Certified Model Homes for plans review:
Required Drawings: One (1) Copy required
• Architectural Drawings (Architectural Control Stamped): Floor Plan Layouts, Cross-sections, Elevations and Details
• HVAC (Calculations/Drawings): Heat/Loss Calculations and Duct Plans
• Roof Trusses – P. ENG Stamp
• Floor Joist
• Block Plans (For Townhomes)
Required Forms: One (1) Copy required per Certified Model Home
• Schedule 1: Designer Information (Arch. Drawings and HVAC Design)
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Prescriptive/Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
• Form 1: Technical Specification Checklist for Drawing Verification and Builder Accountability Form (All Buildings) - Sustainable Development Incentive Program (SDIP) must be completed for each Certified Model Home
• Certified Model Homes Submission - Please complete the form and provide a list of all model homes included with each submission.
NOTE: If you have any questions regarding the SDIP Form 1, please contact hauthier@eastgwillimbury.ca.
Applications are deemed to be incomplete if any of the following items are missing from the package. Before applying for a building permit, ensure site plans have been reviewed and approved by the Community Infrastructure and Environment Services (CIES) Department. Site plans with no lot grading approval stamp may result in delay of building permit application processing.
Required Drawings: One (1) copy required
• Site Plan: Must have Lot Grading approval (Town of EG – CIES Department)
NOTE: Please obtain lot grading approval before applying for building permit application. Contact kbrake@eastgwillimbury.ca in the CIES (Community Infrastructure & Engineering Services) Department for Lot Grading information.
Required Forms:
• Application to Construct or Demolish Form - The applicant is required to complete each application. Please ensure all required information is completed. Applications missing any of the following information may not be processed.
• Municipal Address
• Estimated construction value ($)
• Make reference to type of home/model (Name/Number/Elevation Option) (e.g. NEW SFD, SEMI or Townhome in description)
• TARION registration number
• Date and sign (on the day of submission) each application form
• Schedule 1: Designer Information – Must include a completed form per application/lot.
• Building Permit Applications - Please complete the form and provide a list of all applications included with each submission.
Building Permit Application Deposit Fee: A deposit of $1,000.00 is required for each lot/unit and must be paid at the time of application submission. Click here, for updated fees schedule.
NOTE: all deposit fee payments must be received before building permit applications will be processed.
Permit Application Balance Fees: The outstanding balance of fees for each permit application will be provided once the permit has been issued. The following are a list of fees that are typically charged per application. Other charges may apply to some applications. In addition, please be advised that some applications have a base minimum fee.
• New Single/Semi, Townhouse & Duplex = $1.45/sq.ft. (min. fee $1,000.00)
• Attached Garage or Addition = $1.45/sq.ft. (min. fee $194.00)
• Unenclosed Deck or Porch = $0.70/sq.ft. (min. fee $179.00)
• HVAC Review = $320.00 (Flat)
• Per Fixture = $22.50/fixture
• Water Service = $42.00 (Flat)
• Residential Drains = $106.00 (Flat)
• Residential Finished basement = $0.60/sq.ft. (min. fee $194.00)
• Secondary Units (basement apartments) = $1.45/ sq.ft. (min. fee $194.00)
• Singles = one (1) lot per page
• Semis = one (1) lot (Include L/R) per page
• Townhomes = one (1) lot per page
This ensures that neighboring property information is not revealed should a resident request a copy of this information and that fire break lots are not approved prior to their release by Emergency Services.
In addition, all builders must complete and include the required Second Stage Permit Form when submitting second stage surveys for review.
Scheduling Inspections:
All builders are responsible for submitting their building inspections request at least 24 hours in advance of the date requested. Please complete the Buildings Inspections Request Form and email it to buildinginspections@eastgwillimbury.ca before 9:00 a.m. on the date of request. Any inspection request forms received after 9:00 a.m. will not be scheduled until the following business day.
NOTE: Please contact the inspector directly for any last minute changes or cancellations to an inspection after 9:00 a.m.
List of Required Forms:
• Building Permit Application
• Schedule 1 Designer Information
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Prescriptive or Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
• Form 1 – Technical Specification Checklist for Drawing Verification and Builder Accountability Form
Town of East Gwillimbury – Building Standards Branch Permit Submission Forms:
• Certified Model Homes Submission
• Building Permits Applications Submission
• Second Stage Permit Submission
• Building Inspections Request
*** If you have any questions regarding certified model home submission packages or building permit applications please contact permitcoordinators@eastgwillimbury.ca ***
