Permit guideOakvilleBuilding PermitsPlumbing & Drains
Site servicing permits
Site servicing is a stand alone permit for the plumbing system that connects the water, sanitary and storm services from the street to the outside of the building; it does not apply to freehold houses.
The municipality lists what to submit. CodeEase shows what the building code asks of it. See CodeEase →
Check whether you need a permit
- Site servicing is a stand alone permit for the plumbing system that connects the water, sanitary and storm services from the street to the outside of the building.
- Typically, this permit type is applied for in parallel with a new and/or addition to condominium developments and non-residential buildings.
- It does not apply to freehold houses.
- Only if you are adding new connections at the street
Add a Halton Region services permit, if needed
- Halton Region services permit: If adding new connections at the street, a Halton Region services permit is required. Learn more at Halton Region permits.
Project preparation
Detailed information is required to properly evaluate your plans and the unique conditions of your property or unit:
- Site plan approval.
- Transportation and engineering approval for street cuts, storm sewer services, changes to grade and other alterations to the site.
- Ministry of Transportation: If your property is located close to a major highway as indicated in the MTO designated areas map you will require Ministry of Transportation approval.
- If your property is in a designated conservation area, contact Conservation Halton for approval at web@hrca.on.ca or 905-336-1158.
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Digital copies of drawings and documents are required, scaled to size and flattened.
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Complete the forms3
Submit your application
- If it is your first time using our online services, you need to create a user name and password. If you have an existing account, you can use the same username and password.
- Provide information about your project and upload your drawings and documents. You do not need to provide the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish.
- Save files in Vector PDF format, unlocked/editable, greyscale, flattened into a single layer and free of comments.
- Please name your files according to the standardized naming conventions. This saves significant time in processing your application.
- The review and approval process of your submitted documents regarding your building permit application will be processed through the ePlan, powered by ProjectDox software, if your application requires drawings to be uploaded.
Pay the fee
- The total fees depend on the size, type and use of the proposed project or building. The exact cost of your permit will be calculated once we pre-screen your request.
- The minimum fee for a building permit is $200.
- You will be prompted to pay a $100 pre-screening fee when you submit your request online. This non-refundable deposit will be credited towards the total cost of your permit.
- Building Services - Rates and Fees
- There may be additional fees such as development charges or deposits you need to pay before your permit is issued.
- Credit card up to $10,000 payable by signing into your town account
- Email transfer up to $10,000 through your financial institution to buildingrequests@oakville.ca
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT) in any amount with direct payment to the Town of Oakville’s bank account. Please direct the EFT notification to accountsreceivable@oakville.ca and notify Building Services once payment has been made at buildingrequests@oakville.ca
- Cheques are still accepted made payable to the Town of Oakville, and mailed or delivered to Building Services, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville.
Written from Oakville’s own pages as published on 22 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice