Winnipeg Building and Trade Permits

Building permits approve how the construction will take place. They require a review of detailed building plans to confirm compliance with the Manitoba Building Code and other applicable codes, standards and bylaws. Building permits must align with prior development permit approvals. Development permits establish land use and confirm structures are located on the property in accordance with the Winnipeg Zoning By-law and other departments' requirements. Building permits confirm structures meet code requirements. Whether the owners do the work, or hire a contractor or builder, homeowners are legally responsible for obtaining construction-related permits for projects.

Projects that require a permit include: Additions & attached garages; Barrier-free ramps; Basement development; Decks; Demolitions; Detached garages & accessory structures; Foundation repairs; Home-based business; Home renovations; Outdoor pools & hot tubs/spas; Secondary suites; Single family dwelling; Solar photovoltaic installations ; Temporary structures; Wood stoves & fireplaces. Trade permits are required for electrical installations and plumbing installations. The following is a list of all permit types.

• Building and Trade Permits: AS - Accessory Structures, PE - Personal Services, CS - Commercial Storage, PI - General Public / Institutional, EC - Electrical Commercial, PR - Plumbing Residential, EH - Health Services / Education, PU - Public Utility, ER - Electrical Residential, RE - Recreation / Entertainment, HO - Housing, RP - Retail, MC - Mechanical Commercial, SA - Safety / Protection, MU - Multi-Residential, TA - Temporary Approval, OP - Office, TB - Temporary Building Renewals, PC - Plumbing Commercial.
• Development Permits: DP - Development Permit, RO - Residential Home-based Business Development Permit, MS - Mobile Sign Development Permit.

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