Additional Residential Units Three-Unit Dwelling Registration Process Additional Residential UnitsSection Menu In this section BuildingHome BuildersHomeowners Building Safety MonthPool Fence PermitsMunicipal AddressingWhen a Permit is Not RequiredBuilding RecordsDemolitions Industrial, Commercial & Institutional ProjectsInspections Home Builder InspectionsSmall Business InspectionsICI and Highrise Res. Inspections Sign PermitsAdditional Residential Units Two Unit Registration ProcessThree Unit Registration ProcessCurrently selectedGarden Suite Registration ProcessRegistered Additional Residential Units Zoning Compliance LettersDrivewaysFencesSheds and Accessory StructuresDecks, Porches and PatiosBoats and TrailersOversized Motor VehiclesPoolsMature Neighbourhood Customer CareA-Z IndexContact UsReport Illegal ConstructionPermit Expiry and Extensions - FAQsBrampton Building Portal FAQsBuilding News Page Content STEP 1: Ensure you are following the Zoning By-Law STEP 2: Apply online for a building permit. Submission requirements include: A completed Application for Registration and Change of Use Building Permit, Three-Unit DwellingPayment of $200 registration fee, $400 registration fee if applying for the second unit and third unit togetherPayment deposit of $467.04 or $1,618.73 deposit fee if applying for the second and third units togetherLegal survey of the propertyComplete sets of the drawings, prepared in accordance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practicesRead the Submission Requirements prior to starting your online application. To apply online: Brampton Building and Business Portal STEP 3: At issuance of the permit, a payment fee balance may be applicable. STEP 4: Complete construction and book inspections as required.Occupancy inspections of the second and third unit can be granted separately. All other inspections must be booked together. STEP 5: Email ESA Certificate from the Electrical Safety Authority to twounit.zoning@brampton.ca and we will finalize your registration. Completing the registration process ensures a third unit meets all requirements under the Ontario Building Code or Fire Code, Electrical Safety Authority and local Zoning By-Law. A registration system also helps the City identify the location of third units. Property Surveys: When submitting a building permit application, the legal survey must be legible and include the signature and information of the surveyor who prepared the document. During permit submission, the document will be reviewed and determined if acceptable. If not acceptable, you will need to find an alternative method of locating a survey. Please note: the City of Brampton does not maintain a record of surveys for all properties. Is the property on Conservation Authority Lands? As of April 1st, 2024, the Conservation Authority Act was amended requiring approval by the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) when constructing an additional residential unit within the lands regulated by the conservation authorities. Your permit will not be allowed to proceed if approval is not granted by the associated conservation authority. To contact the conservation authorities, click the links above. Quick Links Building RecordsElectrical Safety Authority General InformationElectrical Safety Hazards at HomeMaintenance of Smoke & Carbon Monoxide AlarmsOntario Guide to Adding a Second Unit in Your HousePermit Expiry and ExtensionsPermit Extension or Revocation Application FormMap of Registered Additional Residential UnitsThree-Unit Dwelling Water Pipe Size Plumbing Data SheetRequest for Transfer of Ownership Form Contacts Phone: 3-1-1 (within Brampton) or 905.874.2401 (outside Brampton) In Person: City of Brampton Building Division8850 McLaughlin Road, Unit 1 (Flower City Community Campus) Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Email: twounit.zoning@brampton.ca Other Contacts Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontariowww.aato.ca Brampton Fire Servicesfire.prevention@brampton.ca905.874.2740 Electrical Safety Authoritywww.esasafe.com1.877.ESA.SAFE (372.7233) Insurance Bureau of Canadawww.ibc.ca1.800.387.2880 Land Registry Office 1 Gateway Boulevard, Brampton905.874.4008 Ontario Association of Architects www.oaa.on.ca Ontario One Call (Call Before You Dig)www.ontarioonecall.ca Professional Engineers Ontariowww.peo.on.ca Region of Peel Service (Water) Connectionsiteplanservicing@peelregion.ca905.791.7800 x7973
