Apply for a Building Permit
The City of Regina has prepared a building permit checklist that you can follow to ensure your application is properly filled out.
For most projects, you will need to include the following with your application for a building permit unless otherwise specified:
- Building permit application
- This application and request for information complies with the City of Regina's Privacy Policy
- 2 sets of plans Each plan must contain or illustrate the following information:
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- drawn using to scale with metric dimensions
- identify lot dimensions where the building will be located
- list the position, height, and horizontal dimensions of all buildings that exist or are to be constructed on the lot
- note the elevations of the building
- show the plan of each floor or building that identifies the use of each room
- contain cross section showing construction of walls, roof and floor, including insulation
- mechanical and electrical drawings where required
Note: If your application involves liquor licensing, you will be required to submit 5 to 10 sets of plans.
- Permit fee: Look at the building fee schedule to determine the amount. If writing a cheque, make it payable to the “City of Regina”.
- Architect’s or Engineer’s Seal: If your project requires a foundation plan, you must have it stamped by an engineer or architect (excluding accessory building plans), licensed in the province of Saskatchewan. Most commercial projects $75,000 or over require an architects or engineer’s stamp for the construction drawings.
- Any other information, zoning permissions, permits or plans required under law
For information on water meter installation and regulation, see the documents included below:
Submit your application
You can submit the package containing your building permit application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays (holidays excepted) by visiting:
Building Permits 9th Floor, City Hall 2476 Victoria Avenue PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306-777-7000 Fax: 306-777-6823
The City will review your applications and will check to see if it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.