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Property information requests
In keeping with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), members of the public can have access to any documents retained by the Building Division that are not covered by the exemptions to the legislation.
The municipality lists what to submit. CodeEase shows what the building code asks of it. See CodeEase →
Check what you can request
- In keeping with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), members of the public can have access to any documents retained by the Building Division that are not covered by the exemptions to the legislation.
- Information can be officially requested through the channels identified below and basic information is available online.
Additional information related to land survey plansPlease note: The City of London does not have land survey plans for sale or distribution. Any plans the City may have on hand are for staff use only.
- Surveyors real property reports are the most commonly sought after type of survey plan.
- These plans are not kept on file in any public registry system. If you believe that your property was surveyed in the past, you will need to contact the surveying company that did the survey for additional information.
- Registered Plans of Subdivision and Condominium Plans can be purchased from Teranet.
- Reference plans can be purchased from Teranet.
- A local listing of Ontario Land Surveyors licensed to practice cadastral (legal boundary) surveys can be found from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors website by clicking on Find a Surveyor.
- For further information on land surveying please contact the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors at 1-800-268-0718.
Choose your request and its cost
Some common requests are listed below:
- The most common request made under this category is for construction plans.
- Please note that if the requester is not the owner of the property, a letter of authorization is required from the owner that includes the owner's contact information.
- Furthermore, if the owner is a corporation, a copy of the articles is required as well as a letter of authorization signed by a listed director.
- Cost: $95 +HST per address and permit and $15 +HST for each additional permit associated with that address.
- For complex or more detailed information request. Contact staff to confirm category type: Cost $260.37 +HST
- Submit your request form by emailing epermits@london.ca.
- Provides details on active building permits, violations, work orders and the zoning designation that may apply to a property.
- Cost: $100 +HST
- Expedited standard work order letter with two business days turnaround: Cost: $130 +HST
- NOTE: Must be submitted in letter format and emailed to building@london.ca
- Includes field inspection
- Cost: $240 +HST
- Please submit your request to licensing@london.ca.
- Provides information concerning compliance status of agreements and if requested will include additional information concerning easements, sewer information, local improvements, and information about landfill proximity to a property.
- Cost: $94 +HST
- Please submit your request to plandev@london.ca .
- Confirmation that a survey plan is in compliance with the Zoning By-law. One legible copy, preferably 11x17 or less.
- Cost: $100 +HST
- Request to confirm if a specific use is permitted at specific address.
- Cost: $125
- Please submit your request form to building@london.ca.
- A formal letter that provides the status and description of building permits.
- Cost: $100 +HST
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Submit your request
- Submit your request form by emailing epermits@london.ca Attn: 7th floor, Building Division PO Box 5035 Room 706 London, ON N6A 4L9
- Submit your request form by emailing building@london.ca
Written from London’s own pages as published on 23 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice