Markham wants to thank people who make our community beautiful. If you can see a beautiful garden from a street, let us know!

Celebrate the buildings and public spaces that exemplify outstanding urban design in Markham!

Although pets can be a delight to their owners, they can also be a cause of conflict among neighbours. In order to ensure that pet owners respect other residents, the rules for caring and keeping animals are very clear.

The City of Markham’s building standards ensure a high level of quality in the design and construction of all our buildings and structures. If you plan to build a new house, tear an old one down, or do major repairs and renovations to your home, you must contact the City of Markham’s Building Standards Department to get a building permit before you begin.

Clear guidelines for building fences make for good relations among neighbours, because everybody knows what is allowed. In the event of a dispute, the rules are clear. All fences in the City of Markham must follow specific guidelines for design, height and construction.