If you’re buying, selling or mortgaging a property, you may need a letter of zoning compliance. You can request a letter or your lawyer can request it on your behalf.

On this page:

  1. Request a letter of compliance
  2. What we include in the letter

Request a letter of compliance

To request a letter of zoning compliance:

  1. fill out an application form (or prepare a detailed written request)
  2. send the form or request with payment to planning staff by email
  3. then mail the form or request with payment to:

Attn: Planning Division
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON
N2G 4V6 

We accept these payment methods:

  • cheque
  • cash
  • debit or credit card

If you have any questions, send us an email or call 519-741-2317.

What we include in the letter

Here is the information we will include in the letter:

  • Official Plan designation
  • current zoning and if the proposed property use is compliant
  • pending zoning, if applicable
  • compliance with building setback regulations, if current survey available
  • status of any building and plumbing permits on file
  • whether there are any active zoning or property standard violations
  • whether the property has any heritage significance