Notice to building permit applicants - All residential and commercial building permit applications can be submitted in digital format. Learn more about digital submission options and requirements.

Building & Renovating

To help Winnipeg homeowners and businesses complete a variety of building projects large and small, on this page you will find links to key information about the building and renovating process. Whether you are looking at building something new or renovating an existing structure, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with these three important and related topics: permits, inspections and zoning. For your convenience, information has been segmented into residential and commercial projects.

Permits

Learn more about residential and commercial projects that require permits, and how to navigate the permit process.

Inspections

Learn more about commercial building inspections and residential upgrading inspections, along with important codes, standards and by-laws.

Zoning

Learn more about zoning requirements and by-laws for development and building on any land within Winnipeg.

Process Improvement

Learn more about process improvement activities.

Last update: October 13, 2020

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Zoning & Permits Customer Information

Location: Unit 31 - 30 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4X7

Permits Direct Line: 204-986-5140

Email: ppd-permit@winnipeg.ca

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please be advised that our offices are closed to customers on Mondays, which are reserved for telephone inquiries, processing completed drop-off applications, and other administrative work.

To schedule a permit application appointment, call 204-986-5140 or email ppd-permitappointments
@winnipeg.ca

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