Electrical Installations

The Zoning & Permits Branch is not accepting walk-in customers and permit applications must be submitted digitally. If you have any questions, call Permits Direct Line at 204-986-5140.

La Direction du zonage et des permis ne prend pas les clients sans rendez-vous, et les demandes de permis doivent être soumises en format numérique. Pour toute question, appelez la ligne directe des permis au 204-986-5140.

Permit information on the Winnipeg Electrical By-law requirements for single family dwellings, detached garages, or sheds

Electrical Installations
A 32-page homeowners’ guide for electrical installations in single-family dwellings, detached garages and sheds.

Application Requirements

Wiring Diagram indicating the location of receptacles, lights, switches, and all other equipment to be installed. Include total numbers of each type of electrical device to be installed (i.e. individual receptacles, lights, switches etc).
Either a Homeowner of a single detached dwelling occupied as his/her principal residence or a Licenced Electrical Contractor may apply for a permit.
Completed Electrical application and Declared Value form.
Completed Homeowner Electrical Permit Declaration Form for homeowners wishing to do their own electrical installation.

All the above information must be submitted to the Zoning & Permits Office with your electrical permit application. Homeowner applicants must submit their applications in person. Your application visit will take less time if you complete the application, Declared Value and Homeowner Declaration forms in advance.

How to apply

Please ensure you have gathered all required documentation before applying.

Apply online

Access Permits Online

(Licenced Contractors only)
Your one-stop-shop to manage your permit applications

Apply in-person

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

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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