Contact Us
Effective Monday, October 19, 2020 all in-home inspection appointments will be conducted virtually until further notice. Inspections of unoccupied homes will continue, as will on-site inspections for urgent situations.
Commercial inspections of unoccupied dwellings, new construction, and alterations in existing buildings, are subject to COVID-19 pre-screening at time of inspection requests and at time of inspection.
The Zoning & Permits Branch, located at 31-30 Fort Street, is not accepting walk-in customers. Permit applications are being processed; however, applications must be submitted digitally.
Visit the COVID-19 website for a comprehensive listing of service impacts.

The Planning, Property
& Development Department
The Department provides a full complement of services related to building, development and planning to residents, businesses and communities across Winnipeg.
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Permits Direct Line |
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204-986-5140 |
Commercial Plan Examination |
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Commercial Building Plan Examination |
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Commercial Electrical Plan Examination |
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Commercial Mechanical Plan Examination |
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Contractor Licencing |
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Contractor licencing inquiries |
204-986-5189 |
Inspections |
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After hours emergency electrical inspections |
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Commercial Inspections |
204-986-5190 |
Housing Inspections |
204-986-5300 |
Zoning & Permits 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. |
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Permit and zoning application appointments |
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Occupancy permit questions |
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Permits Direct Line |
204-986-5140 |
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General inquiries |
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Real Estate Branch |
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Other inquiries |
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Property for sale inquiries |
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Economic Development inquiries |
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General inquiries |
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Land Development Fax |
204-942-3820 |
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General inquiries |
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After hours inquiries |
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General inquiries |
204-986-4348 |
If you are not sure who to contact please call 311 and they will be pleased to assist you.