As an application can not be considered until it is “complete” there is a check list with the link above to assist the applicant when completing the documentation. In addition to the “Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish”, there are Schedules for “Designer Information”, “Sewage System Installer information”, and “Plumbing Information”. What does the Building Permit Application consist of?Īs of July 1, 2005, building permit applications submitted to municipalities must use the provincially mandated building permit application form. Make sure you have all of the required information completed/available prior to submitting. Yes, a permit can be submitted directly from the website (complete permit application and attach supporting documents). Submit Electronically (complete permit application and attach supporting documents)Ĭan I submit my permit application electronically?.Where can I obtain a Building Permit application?įollow the links below for the permit application form:īuilding permit application - SFD and additionsīuilding permit application - Accessory structures Industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential construction or alterations or changes of use.Tent or group of tents that is, more than 60 square metres (646 square feet) in aggregate ground area, attached to a building, or constructed within 3.0 metres (9'-10') of any structure.Demolition of a structure greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet) in building area.Site servicing (water or sewer lines) for all building types.Septic system installations and alterations.Solar Panels that are mounted to a building and have a face area of 5 square meters (53.8 square feet) or greater.Retaining wall that is greater than 1.0 metre (3'-3'), pending location.Installing a new window or door, or when increasing the width of the existing opening.Wood stove, wood burning fireplace, or a wood furnace (interior or exterior).Re-insulating walls, ceilings or floors.

Removing a load bearing wall, column, lintel or beam.Enclosures for swimming pools with a depth of 24 inches or greater (including temporary or inflatable).Decks supported above grade (any height).Detached garage, shed or accessory structure 108 square feet and greater (measured to the outside face of exterior walls).Attached garage, carport, shed or other roof structure of any size.Ready to submit your application online? Visit our Electronic Submission Form What Projects Require a Building Permit? The purpose of a building permit is to ensure the minimum standards of the Ontario Building Code are met in order to protect the health and safety of building occupants by regulating design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of buildings and structures.īefore starting any work you must ensure that a building permit has been issued.

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