Drawings must be prepared by person(s) qualified under the Ontario Building Code (O.B.C.). In most cases this is a designer with the appropriate B.C.I.N. (building code identification number) certification. If drawings are too bulky to be folded, rolled drawings are acceptable. Can I draw plans for my own house? You can draw 2D floor plans […]
Category: Ontario
How Do You Convert Agricultural Land To Residential Land In Ontario?
To apply for land use changes you must: complete an application form. prepare a certified cheque or money order for the application fee. compile information from the pre-consultation meeting. submit the form, the fee and any additional information to your planning approval authority. Can you build a house on agricultural land in Ontario? The number […]
Do You Need A Permit To Replace A Deck In Ontario?
When is a building permit required for a deck in Ontario? If the deck (new or replacement) is 24” high or greater above finished grade. A permit is also required if structural renovations will be made to an existing deck. What happens if you don t get a permit for a deck in ontario? An […]
How Much Does A Prefab Home Cost In Ontario?
So, what is the cost of a Legendary Prefab Home? Our Prefabricated Hybrid Home Packages will cost between $100 – $150+ per square foot plus HST subject to the model you choose. Is it cheaper to buy a prefab home or build? The general rule of thumb is that prefab construction is cheaper than stick-built […]
What Are The Different Zoning Codes In Ontario?
Toronto, Ontario Zoning Districts Explained Zone Code Zone Name CL Commercial Local CRE Commercial Residential Employment CR Commercial Residential EH Employment Heavy Industrial What are the different zone types? There are four major types of land use zoning: Functional zoning. The most prevalent form of zoning is where land use zones are defined according to […]
Do You Pay Hst On Used Vehicles In Ontario?
Ontario. In Ontario, used car buyers pay 13 per cent HST. When that purchase is made with a dealer, it gets added to your bill. If you buy privately, you’ll be billed at registration with ServiceOntario based on either the purchase price or the Canadian Red Book wholesale value, whichever is higher. Do you have […]
How Much Tax Do You Pay On A Used Vehicle In Ontario?
How Much Tax do You Pay on a Used Car in Ontario? In Ontario, used car buyers don’t pay sales tax to the seller. However, most of the time, used car buyers will pay 13 percent RST. The amount is based on the purchase price or the vehicle’s wholesale value (whichever is greater). How much […]
Do Trailers Need License Plates In Ontario?
A trailer is considered a separate vehicle from your car or truck. Before you can tow one for work or for pleasure on any public road in Ontario, you must register it and pay a one-time registration fee. When you register your trailer, you will receive a licence plate and vehicle permit for it. Do […]
How Do You Calculate Sales Tax In Ontario?
Calculating sales tax in Ontario is easy. Ontario applies 13% HST to most purchases, meaning a 13% total sales tax rate. HST stands for Harmonized Sales Tax. It is essentially the General Sales Tax and a Provincial Sales Tax rolled into one.What taxes does Ontario apply? HST HST 13% How do you calculate sales tax […]
Do Decks Need Railings In Ontario?
Typically, in Ontario, any platform that is more than 23 ¾” off the ground requires some type of guardrail. For a residential deck, the requirement for a guardrail is usually going to be a minimum of 36”. Additionally, the space between the platform of the deck and the bottom of the guardrail cannot be more […]