Budget - Building Services

Building Services Division administers the Ontario Building Code and various City by-laws. Services include the administration, education, and dispersal of information to the public regarding the Building Code Act, Zoning, Minimum Property Standards, Development Charges, Parks Levy, Signs and Fences. The Building Services Division is fully funded by the revenue generated from permit fees. Any fees earned in excess of annual operating costs are retained in the Building Services reserve for use by the Division in a future year.

The Building Division issues between 800 and 1,200 building permits per year resulting in more than $200 million of construction activity per year.

The Division staff also perform more than 1,200 plans examinations and 7,000 inspections per year. 2025 economic activity is projected to be $200 million and over 400 dwelling units. 2026 activity is estimated at $220 million and over 500 units.

Increased expenditures in 2026 are due to approved wage and benefit costs.