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Renovation and permit guides

Plain-language answers to the questions we hear most from Toronto homeowners, from building permits to structural changes, kitchens and bathrooms.

• October 27, 2026

  BCIN designer vs architect: who do you need for your project?

  What a BCIN designer can design, when Ontario requires an architect, and how to choose for a house, an addition or a small building.

• October 25, 2026

  Do you need a permit to remove a wall in Toronto?

  When removing a wall needs a building permit, how to tell if it is load-bearing, and what the process looks like.