Single family dwelling

Updated requirements for prefabricated roof truss & floor joists drawings for housing construction projects take effect January 1, 2026. Learn more about the requirements.

Les exigences révisées qui s’appliquent aux dessins de fermes de toit et de solives de plancher préfabriquées dans le cadre des projets de construction résidentiels entrent en vigueur le 1^er janvier 2026. Renseignez-vous sur les exigences.

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Vous voulez savoir quels projets de construction ont lieu dans votre quartier?
Utilisez notre outil gratuit de recherche de permis.

Is a permit required?

Yes, a development permit is required.

All new houses require a development permit per the Winnipeg Zoning By-law.

Yes, a building permit is required.

All new homes require a building permit per the Winnipeg Building By-law.

Construction information

New house construction

Application requirements

Review the development and building permit process to help navigate application requirements.

Before applying for a building permit:

confirm development permit and other supporting approval requirements
Note: New single/two family dwellings in new greenfield subdivisions with prior development agreements on title will be processed under one combined development/building permit application. Applications for accessory structures in greenfield subdivisions will also be processed as combined development/building permit applications if submitted at the same time as the new house application. New house applications only approve the new house construction. Accessory structures shown on new house constructions plans will be excluded from the approval and must be applied for separately.
confirm addressing requirements for any new construction by emailing PropertyAddressing@winnipeg.ca

To apply for a building permit, refer to the permit application for required documentation.

Related permits

Special five-day permit programs

Design Coordinated Application program

Outlines the process for members of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association to expedite permit applications

How to apply

Ensure you have all required documentation before applying.

Apply online

Permits Online
Your one stop-shop to manage your permit applications

Apply by email

Development permits

Building permits

Apply in person

Zoning & Permits office
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Unit 31-30 Fort Street

Free customer parking is located in the surface parking lot off Assiniboine Ave. at Garry St.

Questions?

Please contact us.

For more information on the following, contact 311

Lot grade permit, sewer application, lot grade deposit and equalization credits or charges (Water & Waste Department)
Damage deposit and approach approval (Public Works Department)

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