Demolition

Demolition permits for ground orientated dwelling units, residential garages and accessory buildings serving ground orientated dwelling units, are valid for sixty (60) days from the permit issuance date. All other demolition permits are valid for two (2) years from the permit issuance date.

How to apply for your permit:

Before applying for your demolition permit, you must first obtain the following documents:

1. Tree Permit – Urban Forestry must review any proposed demolition project to determine impacts to City-owned trees.  Please apply at saskatoon.ca/treepermits 
2. Water and Wastewater Service Connection Permit – Email the demolition application form and site plan to the Water and Sewer Connections Desk at connections@saskatoon.ca. A refundable deposit will be required for water and sewer disconnect and infrastructure maintenance.
3. Confirmation of Taxes – The property owner must confirm property taxes paid up to date. This may be done at the same time the deposit is made for the water and sewer disconnect.

Preparing Site Plan and Corresponding Documents

A complete demolition permit application, includes the following:

1. Site Plan, showing existing trees and applicable buildings. The site plan needs to indicate the building(s) on the site to be demolished and show all tress located on the boulevard adjacent to the property.
2. Declaration of Intent Form
3. All buildings constructed before 1990 require an Asbestos Removal Notification Form. This form indicates if any asbestos will be disturbed or removed during the work.
4. Complete the Demolition Permit application.
5. Approved Tree Protection Plan from Urban Forestry (if applicable).

Apply for your Permit - saskatoon.ca/ePermitting

Track all permit and inspection activity from initial application to completion, renewal or expiration of your permit. Visit saskatoon.ca/epermitting to register your account or to sign-in to the online portal.

Things to remember:

• Call SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937 before you dig to locate utility lines and property easements.
• It is the responsibility of the owner and contractor to ensure all construction is in accordance with the National Building Code, the Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and other regulations.