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Request a Letter of Compliance report to confirm zoning, permits and any known violations for a property. Choose standard or rush service.
On this page:
You can request 1 of 3 report types, each confirm different property information.
| Service | What's included in the report |
|---|---|
| Zoning Letter of Compliance |
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| Property Letter of Compliance |
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| Zoning and Property Letter of Compliance |
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You must submit a separate application for each property.
When you apply, include a clear description of the proposed use to ensure accurate comments
If you are requesting a Zoning Letter of Compliance, include a current survey. If you don't have one, we will use the most recent survey on file. If there's no survey is on file, we will not provide comments on the location of building(s) within the property.
We will not start processing applications until payment is received.
Your fee is based on the report type and processing time you select when you apply online.
We will not begin processing your Letter of Compliance report until payment has been received.
| Service | Standard fee - 10 business days | Rush fee - 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Letter of Compliance | $242.00 | $390.00 |
| Property Letter of Compliance | $77.98 | $210.54 |
| Zoning and property Letter of Compliance | $319.98 | $600.54 |
Visit the Integrated Planning and Public Works (IPPW) service counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall anytime Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
We accept:
Mail a cheque or money order payable to the City of Waterloo with the memo line: Letter of Compliance report, reference number (your reference number can be found in your email confirmation after you apply).
Send payment to the following address:
Building Division,
City Hall, Waterloo City Centre
100 Regina Street South
PO Box 337, Station Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 4A8
Drop off a cheque or money order anytime at the after-hours box located outside the William Street entrance to City Hall.
Your cheque or money order should be made payable to the City of Waterloo with the memo line: Letter of Compliance report, reference number. Your reference number can be found in your email confirmation after you apply.
Payment should made to:
Building Division,
City Hall, Waterloo City Centre
100 Regina Street South
PO Box 337, Station Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 4A8
