Integral Part of Application Process
Formal Consultation
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use Formal Consultation as a first step to streamline their application and tailor submission requirements based on the proposal.
The Formal Consultation process is no longer mandatory for planning applications and is at the discretion of the Applicant. However, Formal Consultation continues to be an integral part of the planning application process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use Formal Consultation as a first step to streamline their application and tailor submission requirements based on the context of the proposal.
Formal Consultation is encouraged for applications for an:
- Official Plan Amendment
- Zoning By-law Amendment
- Draft Plan of Subdivision
- Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land)
- Site Plan Control
How to Request a Formal Consultation
To request a Formal Consultation, you will need download the appropriate Formal Consultation Form:
- Download Request a Formal Consultation Form
- Download Request a Formal Consultation Form for Site Plan Control
All applications are required to be submitted in electronic format via the City of Hamilton’s Customer Portal. If you require alternate arrangements, contact the Planning Division at 905-546-2424 ext. 1355 or [email protected] for assistance.
Application fees must be made upon submission or the application is deemed incomplete. Fees are non-refundable. Fees can be paid online by credit card or by cheque or certified cheque (payable to “City of Hamilton”) and must be accompanied by a cover letter or Fee Intake Memo.
Refer to the Planning Division Fees page for a complete list of application fees.
Review fees for other external agencies (Conservation Authority, Hamilton International Airport) may be applicable, and the applicant shall contact each agency for confirmation of their fees.
If this is your first time applying online with the City of Hamilton, you’ll need to complete two simple steps.
Step 1: Create a City of Hamilton Account (my.hamilton.ca)
You will need to create an account at my.hamilton.ca/
- This is the City’s centralized access point that allows you to easily view, access, and submit a wide range of City services using one account.
- Once your City account is created, you can sign in anytime to manage your services online.
Step 2: Access the Customer Portal
- After signing into my.hamilton.ca/, select the Planning & Development Applications category to create your Customer Portal account.
- Once you are setup on the Customer Portal, navigate to Getting Started and select Planning & Growth Management. Select an action and follow the steps.
Need Help?
- For assistance with my.hamilton.ca and login troubleshooting visit My.hamilton Portal FAQs
- For assistance with applying, visit Planning, Permitting, Licensing & By-Law System
If you already have:
- a my.hamilton.ca account, and
- a Customer Portal account,
Visit my.hamilton.ca/ and select the Planning & Development Applications category. Navigate to Getting Started and select Planning & Growth Management. Select an action and follow the steps.
Need Help?
- For assistance with my.hamilton.ca and login troubleshooting visit My.hamilton Portal FAQs
- For assistance with applying, visit Planning, Permitting, Licensing & By-Law System
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