Building

What we do in the Building Department

The Building Department is comprised of three sections:

The Building Permits and Inspections Services section is responsible for receiving, reviewing and issuing building permit applications in conformance with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code and other Applicable Law.  This section also includes property reports, inspections of properties under construction and granting occupancies.

The By-law Enforcement and Administration section is responsible for business and lottery licensing and enforcement of city by-laws regulating use and activity on private property.  This section is also responsible for property information requests, pool and sign permits, and the Tag Day process.

The Animal Control section is responsible for the enforcement of the city's animal control by-law.  This by-law provides for the enforcement of animals at large, dog licensing, and the Poop & Scoop program, in addition to responding to calls for domestic stray animals and sick or injured wildlife.  The Burlington Animal Shelter also provides an adoption centre for the public.  Animals available for adoption can be viewed at http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/ON125.html.  For more details, please contact the shelter directly at 905-335-3030.

Building Permit Fee Schedule (Last updated in 2006)

Building Permit Turnaround Times

How to contact us

In person

Our department is located on the lower level of City Hall, at 426 Brant Street. Building Department staff are available for information, technical advice, and assistance in answering questions you may have. Our regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mail

The Corporation of the City of Burlington
Building Department
426 Brant Street, P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 3Z6

Phone or fax

(905) 335-7731 Phone
(905) 335-7876 Fax