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Letters of zoning compliance
If you’re buying, selling or mortgaging a property, you may need a letter of zoning compliance.
The municipality lists what to submit. CodeEase shows what the building code asks of it. See CodeEase →
Check what the letter includes
- If you’re buying, selling or mortgaging a property, you may need a letter of zoning compliance.
- You can request a letter or your lawyer can request it on your behalf.
- Official Plan designation
- current zoning and if the proposed property use is compliant
- pending zoning, if applicable
- compliance with building setback regulations, if current survey available
- status of any building and plumbing permits on file
- whether there are any active zoning or property standard violations
- whether the property has any heritage significance
Complete the form1
Submit your request
- Attn: Planning Division 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4V6
Pay the fee
- All payment are available in person at City Hall. To plan your visit, book an appointment online.
- cheque (you can also send a cheque by mail to City Hall)
- cash
- debit card
- credit card (if paying by phone, please include your phone number on the form so that we can call you to arrange this payment)
Written from Kitchener’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice