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Demolition permits
Demolition of residential properties in the City of Brampton requires that the Council of the City of Brampton issues a permit for the demolition.
Demolition of Residential Dwellings
- Demolition of residential properties in the City of Brampton is regulated by City of Brampton, By-law No. 203-99, Section 33 of the Planning Act and requires that the Council of the City of Brampton issues a permit for the demolition.
- To apply for demolition of a residential dwelling online, log in to the Brampton Building and Business Portal.
- Residential Demolition Package — Be sure to upload the residential demolition application as part of your online portal application/submission (pages 2 to 5 in the Residential Demolition Package).
- Only if you are demolishing detached or accessory buildings such as farm buildings, sheds, garages
Demolition of Accessory/Detached Buildings
- Detached or accessory buildings such as farm buildings, sheds, garages, etc. will require a separate application and fee.
- All detached accessory buildings can be included in one application.
- Please ensure you include all required documents with your submission.
- To apply online, log in to the Brampton Building and Business Portal.
- Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings Application Requirements
- Only if you are demolishing non-residential buildings
Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings
- To apply online for the demolition of non-residential buildings, log in to the Brampton Building and Business Portal.
- Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings Application Requirements
Other Matters
- If you are planning on building a custom home on the existing land, review the Custom Built Homes Application Package for further information.
- Please review the zoning requirements directly with our Zoning Department as it will have an impact on any proposed new construction. Please contact Zoning for further information.
- Please review the Building Code requirements directly with our Plans Review Department. Please contact Building for further information.
- Please review the planning requirements (site plan approval, severance, etc.) directly with our Planning Department. Please contact planning.development@brampton.ca for further information.
Written from Brampton’s own pages as published on 19 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice