Apply for a building renovator licence

A building renovator is someone who works or looks for work altering, repairing or renovating buildings, structures or chimneys, or constructing radiation fallout shelters. It doesn’t include a building contractor whose main business is new construction.

Your licence expires annually, one year from the date it’s issued. A renewal notice will be sent to the email address on file. If no email is available, it’ll be mailed to you.

Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Written test

Every applicant for a building renovator licence must pass a three-hour written test that tests your knowledge of the Ontario Building Code. You should set aside the whole day for the test. You can start an online licence application before completing the test.

To write the test:

• Book an appointment to take the test
• Pay the test fee in person when you write the test or with your online application
• Come to the appointment to write the test

The test is written at Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services, located at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.

You don’t need to rewrite the test to renew your licence.

Documents

• Government-issued identification such as your driver’s licence, passport or birth certificate. Health cards are not accepted as identification.
• Business registration papers, such as your articles of incorporation, your business name registration or franchise agreement and master business name registration
• Certificate of insurance with a minimum of $2 million liability, endorsed to the City of Mississauga
• If you’re an employee of the company and not its director, you also need a letter of employment showing at least two years of practical experience
• A photo of you, taken by us if you apply in person or uploaded by you if you apply online. Your photos must:
  • Be clear and in focus with no shadows or glare
  • Have your face and shoulders centred in the photo, looking at the camera with a neutral expression

License and test fees

The written test costs $79.49 (HST included).

A new license costs $255.21.

A license renewal costs $220.04.

How to apply or renew

You can apply for or renew your licence in person or by mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

In person

1. Complete the business licence application and gather the required documents and approvals.
2. Book an appointment for a new licence or a licence renewal.
3. Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment. The Licensing Permits and Regulatory Services office is at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.
4. Pay the licence fee.

By mail

Mail your completed business licence application, the supporting documents and a cheque payable to the City of Mississauga in the amount of the licence fee to:

Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services
950 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4

Contact us

If you have any questions about licensing, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).