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: Visit my.hamilton.ca
- You can start by visiting 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.
- Navigate to the desired City service.
Step 2: Create a City of Hamilton Account
- Select Login/Register to create your Customer Portal Account.
- Once you are setup on the Customer Portal, select the Planning & Development Applications category to create your Customer Portal account.
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
Do you already have a Customer Portal account?
Sign in and 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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