A building permit is required in Milton for new exterior openings, such as windows, doors, egress windows and below grade entrances installed on the exterior of a house or building.

Apply for a permit

In order to add windows or doors to your home, you’ll need to apply for a building permit.

Application forms

You’ll need to submit the following forms:

Construction drawings

Please submit the following construction drawings with your application:

  • A Site Plan showing property lines and lot area with proposed openings and distances from property lines and other structures
  • A Floor Plan showing all existing openings and proposed openings drawn to scale
  • A details page showing window and door type, swing, size, glazing and elevation
  • A well section page to show lentil sizes, flashings, air/vapour barrier, drainage requirements and integration with cladding
Refer to the sample drawings and sample egress window drawings for specific drawing requirements, including the number of copies for each drawing required. Review our drawing submission guidelines.

Rates

Review our building permit fees for the associated exterior openings permit fees.

Zoning requirements

Review the Zoning By-law before applying to make sure you follow all building guidelines for your property. For example, any exterior stairs required for a new door must meet the minimum setback requirements from the lot lines, including the:

  • Front
  • Rear
  • Side (interior or exterior)

Book a building inspection

Throughout the project, you must book a building inspection. Typical exterior opening inspections include:

  • Framing
  • Insulation and air barrier
  • Final building