Basement Suite Permit in Burlington, ON

Yes, most basement suite projects in Burlington require a building permit from the city. Based on our data, Burlington has issued 186 basement suite permits to date, making it one of the most common permit types in the city. Requirements vary depending on the scope and size of the project. Contact Burlington's building department for specific requirements for your project.

Based on our analysis of 186 permits, the average processing time for a basement suite permit in Burlington is 87 days from application to approval. Processing times have been decreasing in recent years. In 2026, the average was 60 days.

Burlington issues approximately hundreds of basement suite permits per year.

The top neighbourhoods for basement suite permits in Burlington are Ward 6 (45 permits), Ward 3 (36 permits), and Ward 4 (28 permits). These areas account for 59% of all basement suite permits in the city.

Based on construction values reported on 186 permits, the average basement suite project in Burlington has a construction value of $84,772. The median value is $57,893, which may be more representative as it excludes outliers. Note that this is the total project construction cost, not the permit fee.

The typical process for a basement suite permit in Burlington involves: 1) Preparing your project plans and documentation, 2) Submitting your application to Burlington's building department, 3) Paying the applicable permit fees, 4) Waiting for plan review and approval (average 87 days), 5) Receiving your permit and beginning construction, and 6) Scheduling required inspections during and after construction.

Burlington is one of 14 major Canadian cities we track for basement suite permit data. With an average processing time of 87 days, you can compare Burlington's basement suite permit statistics including volume trends, processing times, and neighbourhood breakdowns with other cities on our national basement suite permit comparison page.