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.
Get your Kitchener bathroom application ready to submit.
Pick your project, add your address and see your design and permit answer. Free, no card.