Kitchener bathroom permit: when you need one and what to submit
The short answer
Not for fixtures replaced in place. Adding or moving fixtures, drains or vents needs a plumbing permit. City fee: $11 per fixture, minimum $95.
Last verified 2026-10-06 · City of Kitchener: When you need a building permit, City of Kitchener 2025 fee schedule (PDF)- City fee
- $11 per fixture, minimum $95
- Where to apply
- City of Kitchener: Apply for a building permit
What Kitchener wants to see
- A plumbing layout: fixtures, drains, vents and the tie-in to the stack
- The fixture count for the fee
- A floor plan if walls or openings change
Local quirks
- Kitchener's deck tables are stricter than the Building Code tables in places.
- Fence height is measured from the higher side's finished grade, at every point along the fence.
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