Building Permit Help Across Canada

Need a Building Permit? Start With the Right Professional.

Post your project once, connect with qualified professionals for permit drawings, architectural, structural and MEP services, compare quotes and manage everything in one place.

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Load-Bearing Wall RemovalStructural engineering
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One project post. The right professionals.

Describe what you are planning and connect with people who work on that kind of project, in your area.

The Right Expertise for the Job

Whatever Your Project Needs, Find the Right Professional Here.

From permit drawings and architectural design to structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, zoning and permit support — connect with the professionals your specific project requires.

Permit Drawings

Connect with qualified professionals for floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans and other permit-ready drawings.

Architectural

Design development and architectural drawing support for residential and commercial permit applications.

Structural

Structural review and design for openings, additions, foundations, beams, decks and other structural changes.

Mechanical / HVAC

Heating, ventilation and mechanical design support when your project requires it.

Electrical

Connect with electrical professionals for permit-related design and technical requirements.

Plumbing

Plumbing plans and professional support for renovations, additions and commercial projects.

Zoning & Planning

Get help understanding zoning constraints and project requirements before drawings move too far.

Permit Assistance

Find professionals who can support the permit process and help you understand what your application needs.

Residential & Commercial Projects

Built for Projects of Every Size and Type.

From residential renovations to commercial builds, post the project once and connect with professionals who work on that kind of scope.

Residential

Basement Suite

Connect with professionals for drawings, zoning, structural or HVAC support when the scope requires it.

Residential

Home Addition

Get the design and engineering support needed for additions and major residential changes.

Residential

Deck & Exterior Work

Find the right design and structural professionals for exterior permit requirements.

Residential

Garage / Laneway

Connect with drawing, zoning and engineering support based on the project.

Residential

Load-Bearing Wall

Get matched with structural expertise when a wall, beam or opening needs professional review.

Residential

Renovation

Bring the permit-related disciplines your renovation needs into one workflow.

Commercial

Restaurant Fit-Out

Connect with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and life-safety professionals as required.

Commercial

Office / Retail

Find professionals for interior alterations, permit drawings and change-of-use requirements.

Commercial

Commercial Renovation

Coordinate the professional services needed for renovations and interior changes.

Commercial

Change of Use

Bring the required professional disciplines together around one commercial permit project.

Commercial

New Commercial Build

Connect with the professionals needed for a larger, multi-discipline commercial scope.

Commercial

Tenant Improvement

Get matched with professionals for commercial fit-outs, alterations and permit-related design work.

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Post Once. Get Relevant Options.

Stop Calling Around. Post the Project Once.

Permit.ca gives you one place to describe the job, connect with relevant professionals, compare quotes and keep the project moving.

Describe the project once.
Share the scope, location and what you’re planning.
Get relevant professional options.
Compare people who work on the kind of project you actually have.
Keep the project together.
Quotes, files, messages, milestones and progress stay connected.
Four simple steps

From “I Need a Permit” to Quotes From Vetted Professionals.

01

Describe Your Project

Tell us what you are building, where it is and what stage you are at.

02

Get Quotes

Connect with relevant licence-verified professionals for the scope.

03

Compare & Hire

Review the fit, ask questions and choose the professional you want.

04

Track the Work

Keep files, messages, milestones and project progress in one place.

You stay in control

Nothing moves to payout until you approve the milestone.

Break the project into clear stages, fund one milestone at a time and review the work before the payout moves forward.

01

Fund the milestone

Pay the current agreed milestone through Interac. The funded amount is tracked in your project wallet.

02

Track the work

Follow project messages, files, milestone status and progress from your Permit.ca dashboard.

03

Review what was delivered

When the professional submits the milestone, review the agreed work before making an approval decision.

04

Approve the payout

Approve the completed milestone when you are ready. Permit.ca then moves the vendor payout forward to their linked bank account.

Your project. Your approvals. Your control.Fund the next milestone when the project is ready to move forward, not all at once.
Secure project payments

Pay by milestone. Approve before payout.

Fund the current agreed milestone through Interac before the work begins. The funded amount is tracked in your project wallet, so you can see what has been funded, what is in progress and what still needs your approval.

You control the approval. Review the completed milestone first. When you approve it, Permit.ca moves the vendor payout forward to the bank account they linked during onboarding.

Keep Everything Together

One Project Dashboard. No Email Chaos.

Stop hunting through text messages, inboxes and folders for the latest file. Keep the working parts of the project together so you can see what is happening and what needs your attention.

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Local requirements. One place to start.

Building permit help across Canada.

Municipal requirements vary. Permit.ca is designed to connect project owners with qualified professionals who understand the work required in their service areas.

TorontoMississaugaVaughanBramptonCalgaryVancouverOntarioAlbertaBritish ColumbiaSaskatchewan

Permit drawings are more than a sketch.

Depending on the project and municipality, an application may require site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and discipline-specific technical drawings. Requirements can also depend on zoning, building code and project complexity.

Not sure what drawings you need?
Start with the project rather than trying to diagnose the permit package yourself.
Not sure who can prepare them?
Connect with professionals whose qualifications and services fit the scope.
Common questions

Before you post your project.

What drawings do I need for a building permit?
It depends on the project and municipality. Common requirements can include site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections, with structural, mechanical, plumbing or other technical drawings added when the scope requires them.
Can I prepare my own permit drawings?
Requirements vary by project type and jurisdiction. Some work may require drawings or designs prepared or reviewed by appropriately qualified professionals. The safest starting point is to confirm what your specific project and municipality require.
Who can prepare architectural drawings for a permit?
The appropriate professional depends on the project, location and regulated design requirements. Permit.ca helps you connect with professionals relevant to your scope rather than forcing you to figure out the credential path first.
How do I start a building permit application?
Start by defining the project and confirming the drawings, design disciplines and municipal requirements that apply. On Permit.ca, you can begin by posting the project and connecting with professionals who can support those needs.
Can Permit.ca help with basement or deck drawings for permit?
Permit.ca can help you connect with professionals who provide permit drawing and related design services for common residential project types, subject to local coverage and project requirements.
When does a vendor payout move forward?
You fund the current milestone through Interac and review the work when it is submitted. The vendor payout moves forward after you approve that completed milestone. Vendors link their bank account during onboarding, and payouts are sent to that linked account.
Does Permit.ca guarantee permit approval?
No. Permit approval is determined by the applicable municipality or authority having jurisdiction. Permit.ca helps connect clients with qualified professionals and gives them a clearer way to manage the work needed for the application.
Ready to move your project forward?

Post Your Project. Get Connected. Compare Quotes.

Tell us what you are building once, connect with licence-verified professionals, and manage the work from quote to milestone approval in one place.

No platform fees for clients.