Request for Heritage Status

A Heritage Status Letter is formal correspondence from the City confirming whether the property in question is subject to Part IV, Part V or Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Process

Upon receipt of an application and the payment of the applicable fee, City staff will investigate the property to determine any applicable heritage status and issue a formal letter confirming whether the property in question is subject to Part IV, Part V or Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Fees

The fee for a Heritage Status Letter (effective January 1, 2024) is $228.00.

Apply

A formal application and fee are required to receive a Heritage Status Letter. Application forms are available at all Client Service Centres or online and should be submitted at one of the City’s Client Service Centres with the required fee and any other information that may be needed to assess your application.

  • Electronic submission of heritage applications will be accepted going forward. Please send them to the File Lead or the heritage inbox (heritage@ottawa.ca).
  • Payment can be made by mailing a cheque by regular mail ensuring the following details are on the envelope or it cannot be processed:

Your Company Name:
Heritage Application Number:
Client Service Centre
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2G 5K7

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