An Update Report on Compliance is typically requested as a result of outstanding inspections, open orders, or submission of a survey. An Update must be requested within 90 days of the original report, otherwise a new application for a Summary or Zoning Compliance Report is required.
Cost
Cost
Update Report on Compliance (within 90 days of original report)
Residential – 4 suites (units) or less
$120
Residential – more than 4 suites (units)
$258
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed Use 10 suites (units) or less
$258
More than 10 suites (units)
$492
Please refer to the Fee Schedule for a complete list of the current fees associated with these reports.
Apply
Apply
There are various methods for submitting applications.
Online Submissions
Compliance Reports can now be submitted online using the new Building, Planning and Land Development online application and permitting portal available through My Service Ottawa. The new Land Management System (LMS) is a digital technology providing access to online permits and applications for Building Code Services.
Applying for applications and access to the customer portal requires a My ServiceOttawa (MySO) account set-up and registration with the new Building, Planning and Land Development system.
Do you currently have a My ServiceOttawa account?
- No - Please proceed to My ServiceOttawa (link is external)login page and select the green ‘create an account’ button. Assistance(link is external) is available for creating your account.
- Yes - Please login to your My ServiceOttawa (link is external)account and complete the system registration by selecting the Building, planning and land development service widget.
Please refer to the My ServiceOttawa’s help(link is external) page for assistance on how to manage your account. Several Customer Portal (link is external)user guides(link is external) have been developed to provide information on how to use the new system. You may find out more about the new Building, Planning and Land Development online application and permitting system by visiting the Engage Ottawa(link is external) page.
Please note that payment must accompany all applications. Additional costs for photocopies may apply.
To obtain a requisition/application form, you may either download the form or contact the Compliance and Enforcement office of Building Code Services.
Update Report on Compliance Form [ PDF – 50 KB ]
It is important to specify the existing use, including the number of units and the number of storeys, in order to determine the applicable fee. Survey plans submitted must be legible, dated and signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
Additional Information
Compliance Reports By-law No. 2003-069
Contact
Contact
All requests for Compliance Reports should be addressed to:
Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development
Building Code Services Branch
Compliance and Enforcement
101 Centrepointe Drive
Nepean, ON K2G 5K7
Should you require further information, please call 613-580-2424, ext. 25852 or buildingpermits@ottawa.ca