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Toronto · 2026

Toronto Drain Permits Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline

A plumbing/drain permit is required for plumbing work related to another construction project. Officially, the City calls this a “Related Plumbing and Drain Permits” licence.

Government licensing fees
$0.00
Paid to the City of Toronto
City processing target
0 business days
After a complete application
Last verified August 28, 2026·Official City of Toronto source
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What the City of Toronto charges for a drain permits licence

These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.

ChargeAmount
Related plumbing/drain permitWith related building application · No additional fee if submitted with building application; site servicing outside the building can have extra fees.$0.00
Total government fees$0.00
Outside/inside buried piping varies. Per linear metre. We confirm the exact amount before anything is filed.

How long a drain permits licence takes in Toronto

Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.

City contacts youAfter your application is submittedWithin 0 business days
Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been receivedWithin 0 business days

Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.

The part that catches people out: the City does not start your application until every required document is in. A missing or out-of-date document does not cost you a few days. Your file does not enter the queue at all.

Is this the right licence for you?

Yes, if this is you: A plumbing/drain permit is required for plumbing work related to another construction project.

Documents you need for a drain permits licence in Toronto

Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.

City forms and approvals

Online / email / in person

Official City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.

  • Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
  • Schedule 1: Designer Information Form

From your architect or engineer

Professional preparation

Prepared and signed off by a qualified professional.

  • Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineer

From a qualified designer

Professional preparation

Must be prepared by someone with the right qualification.

  • Plumbing / drainage drawings
    Layout/detail requirements vary by building and work type.

City forms you complete

Download, fill in, sign

A City form that you fill in and sign.

  • Plumbing Data Sheet / plumbing and drain information
    Provide plumbing/drain scope and fixture/piping information.
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How to apply, step by step

If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.

  1. Confirm the permit scope and applicable-law requirements.
  2. Prepare the current application form, drawings and technical documents.
  3. Submit the permit/review application.
  4. Pay the calculated permit fee and any required deposit.
  5. Respond to examiner comments or requests for revised information.
  6. Receive the permit before starting regulated work.
  7. Book required inspections.

Common questions

How much does a drain permits licence cost in Toronto?

The City of Toronto charges $0.00 in total: $0.00 for the related plumbing/drain permit. Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.

How long does it take to get a drain permits licence in Toronto?

The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.

What documents do I need for a drain permits licence?

It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.

Or we handle all of it

We prepare the whole application for you

So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.

  • We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
  • We complete every City form for your structure
  • We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
  • We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
  • One point of contact who answers the phone
Call for your quote

Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $0.00 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.

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