Demolition permits

Check whether you need a permit

Examples of projects that require building permits include:

• Demolishing a building
• Richmond Hill accepts online applications for all types of building permits, including demolition permits.
• Contact Building Division staff at 905-771-8810 or building@richmondhill.ca if you have any questions about building permits.

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• Demolition Permits, Required Clearance2To be submitted in conjunction with Application to Construct or Demolish
• Submission requirements4
• Drawings2Upload your required attachments with the following naming convention:

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Complete the forms4Download the set4 forms

Forms must be completed and signed electronically. All City of Richmond Hill Building forms are available online in fillable format.

• Demolition Permits, Required ClearanceSupplementary form for demolition of buildings greater than 10 square meters (≈ 108 sq ft) Required form used for sign-offs required from Tax, Water and Heritage departmentsForm
• Application to Construct or DemolishPermit application form for the construction or demolition of a buildingForm
• Commitment to General Review by Architects and Engineersif applicableForm
• Demolition Applications Information SheetFor further information and outline of documents required at applicationForm

Pre-screening

There are two steps to the online submission process: Pre-screening and Formal application.

• When a pre-screening submission is made, a reference number will be assigned and the Building Division will pre-screen your submission to determine if all of the submission requirements are included.
• Where it is determined that the acceptance criteria has been satisfied through the pre-screening stage, you will be advised by email from Building Division staff the requirements to move to the formal application stage, including the applicable fee based on the fee schedule.
• Where the submission is deemed to be insufficient, you will continue to coordinate with Building Division staff until such time the submission is determined to be acceptable.

Formal application

• Once a confirmation email is received with a list of outstanding items (including the applicable fee), you are ready to complete your application.
• Following the instructions provided, you will reply to the email with a reference to the assigned reference number and attach any outstanding PDFs as requested (if any). If no further attachment is necessary, simply advise the Building Division staff member before you make the required payment.
• Please note that the formal submission must be made and the applicable fee must be received in full within two weeks from the date in which the confirmation email is sent by the Building Division. Otherwise, the reference number will no longer be valid and you will need to resubmit all relevant files and documents.
• When the building permit is issued, it is the responsibility of the permit holder to print the permit card and relevant drawings/documents (in colour) and keep them on the construction site.

Pay the fee

• $546.14 flat fee for demolition of single family dwellings
• Single Family Dwelling demolition fees includes proposed demolition of any/all accessory structures on the same lot
• $1,092.29 flat fee for each building to be demolished for all other residential and commercial buildings
• Buildings less than 28 square metres (≈ 301 sq ft) in area are included in the cost of the main building(s) to be demolished
• Building permit fees are calculated according to By-law 19-24.
• All permit fees are due at the time of permit application.
• Online applications must be paid online by credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
• Payment by Visa or MasterCard is limited to a maximum of $100,000.00. Any balance of payment may be paid by cash or cheque.