Permits Online
Your one-stop shop to manage the permit process
Once registered, you can:
- apply for permits
- save & return to partially completed applications for up to 30 days
- view the status of permits and applications
- submit documents
- make payments
- renew contractor licenses
Permit applications not available online can be submitted by email. Refer to the relevant application form for details.
Residential permit applications available online
Development permits
- Single/two family dwellings & accessory structures
Building permits
- Accessory structures
- Deck
- Detached garage
- Carport
- Other structures over 10 m2/108 sq. ft. (e.g. storage shed, gazebo, workshop)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub/spa
- Ground solar panel
- Alterations
- Basement/lower level development
- Change of use (building code)
- Construct addition
- Construct new
- Demolition/removal
- Only demolition of the residential accessory structures listed above are available to homeowners
- A licensed demolition contractor is required for all other demolitions/removals
Trade permits
Homeowners can apply for residential trade permits where the homeowner lives in a single detached dwelling that is their primary residence, and does the work themselves.
- Electrical (a licensed contractor is required for some work)
- Plumbing
Application requirements
- Development permits
- Accessory structures
- Decks
- Detached garages & accessory structures (e.g. carport, other structures over 10 m2/108 sq. ft., solar photovoltaic installations)
- Outdoor pools & hot tubs/spas
- Alterations
- Home renovations
- Foundation repairs
- Roof/wall mounted solar photovoltaic installations
- Wood stoves & fireplaces
- Basement/lower level development
- Change of use (building code)
- Construct addition
- Construct new
- Single family dwelling (new house construction)
- Demolitions
- Electrical installations
- Plumbing installations
Commercial permit applications available online
Development permits
- Multi-unit residential
- Commercial
Building permits
- Construct new and/or additions – Part 3 buildings (Building Design Summary)
- Construct new and/or additions – Part 9 buildings
- Interior and/or exterior alterations and change of use – Part 3/9 buildings (Commercial Alteration Design Summary)
- Demolition/removal
- Tank installation
- Tank removal
- Fuel dispensing station with canopy
- Special events and temporary use
- Emergency residential shelters
Building occupancy permits
- Interim occupancy
- Final occupancy
Signs
- Fascia – Billboard
- Free standing – Billboard
- Projecting - Billboard
- Fascia sign
- Free standing sign
- Canopy or awning sign
- Projecting sign
- Roof sign
Licensed contractors
Trade permits
- Electrical
- Electrical annual
- Electrical signs
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
Application requirements
Submitting documents
If your permit application requires supporting documentation (plans, elevations, etc.), refer to the relevant permit application form for requirements. Submit one PDF copy with your application package. Applications will not be processed until all documentation is received.
If you submit revised documents during the permit process, make sure:
- the revision is clearly identified on the drawing
- the file is named correctly
Payment options
Credit card
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express
- $10,000 daily limit
Trust account
- Customer trust accounts can be managed online. View your balance, account users, recent transactions and add funds to your account using a credit card. Payments will be processed based on current arrangements with the Zoning & Permits office and funds will not be automatically withdrawn from trust accounts.
- If you need to make changes to your trust account, contact ppd-cashier@winnipeg.ca.
Other
- If you are unable to pay online or with a trust account, make payment by mail, in person or by calling 204-986-5140.