Part 3 New Residential Construction

A guide to preparing your part 3 new residential construction building permit application.

A part 3 residential building consists of more than three storeys or is greater than 600 m2. 

Before preparing your permit

Some approvals and permits must be in place before you start preparing your building permit application.

Additional permits and documentation may be required before preparing your building permit application, including:

  • Site plan approval: You must submit an application for site plan approval before applying for a building permit. 

  • Demolition permit: If there is an existing building on your site, you will require a separate demolition permit. A demolition permit is a type of building permit.

  • Site servicing permit: If you are proposing modifications to the site servicing or installing new services, a separate site servicing permit is required. Contact buildingrequests@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601 ext 7377

  • Halton Region services permit: If adding new connections at the street, a Halton Region services permit is required. Learn more at Halton Region permits.


Project preparation

Detailed information is required to properly evaluate your plans and the unique conditions of your property or unit:

Before you get started, consult the zoning by-law to ensure your proposed plans for the unit are permitted under the Town of Oakville's zoning by-laws which regulate the use, shape and location of buildings on properties. Anytime there is a change of use for the building or unit, a Zoning Certificate of Occupancy is required.

Development charges will apply to the construction of most new homes. If a structure has been demolished on the same lot, you may be eligible for a development charge credit. Development charges will vary based on the type of home constructed (single or semi-detached, townhouses, apartments). Rates for townhouses and apartments also vary based on the number of bedrooms included.

 Learn more about development charges, including current rates.

An approved fire route is required. Please contact fireprevention@oakville.ca for more information.

If your property is in a designated conservation area, contact Conservation Halton for approval at web@hrca.on.ca or 905-336-1158. Learn more about conservation-related permitting and planning

In certain instances, approvals from additional agencies are required.

Other considerations

Demolition activities may be eligible  for a reduction in property tax assessment under Section 357 of the Municipal Act which provides municipalities with the authority to cancel, reduce  or refund taxes based on specific criteria.

If you think you are eligible to apply for a property tax adjustment please complete the Application for Cancellation/ Reduction/Refund of Taxes under Section 357 form (pdf) and send to propertytax@oakville.ca

Deadline for submission is the last day of February, the year following the issuance of a demolition permit. A $20.00 fee will apply. Learn more about property tax assessments