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A building permit ensures construction, renovation, or demolition work meets the Ontario Building Code Standards and other applicable provincial and municipal regulations. A building permit must be obtained for the construction, demolition, or change of use of buildings. It is illegal to construct or demolish a building without first obtaining a permit. Building permits are issued to ensure that proposed work complies with the structural, fire, and health requirements.
Building permits are required for, but not limited to, the following:
- Construction of a new building, including addition, alteration, renovation, or repair of an existing building such as:
- A house
- Accessory building
- Deck - Review our Deck Permit Application Guide
- Sunroom
- Detached garage/carport
- Shed (greater than 15m² (161.5 square feet))
- Gazebo
- Creation of an accessory apartment within an existing single-unit house
- Placing a structure on your property (i.e. mobile home)
- Installation of a temporary building
- Installation of new plumbing in a building
- Installation or modification to site services (i.e. water or sewage lines).
- Installation of a permanent sign
- Installation of solar panels
- Underpinning a building to increase headroom
- Installation of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning in all buildings except a house
- Installation of a solid fuel burning appliance (i.e. wood burn stove or fireplace)
- Installation of a new furnace utilizing a new fuel source
- Completion of a roughed-in bathroom or washroom
- Addition/removal of a structural wall in a dwelling
- Installation or repair of an on-site sewage system (with a design capacity of 10,000 litres per day or less)
- Replacement/repair of dampproofing and foundation drainage system
- Erection of a tent
- A building permit is required for a tent or a group of tents that is more than 60m2 in aggregate area, attached to a building area or constructed closer than 3m from other buildings/structures. Review the OBC Requirements for Tents.
- Erection of a demountable stage and supporting structure
- A building permit is required for a demountable stage and any supporting structure that is more than 60m² in aggregate area and is more than 3m in height above adjacent grade. Review the OBC Requirements for Demountable stage/supporting structure.
- Changing the use of an existing building
- Demolition of a building
Building permits are not required for the following:
- Construction of a structure not greater than 10m² (108 square feet)
- Please contact Building Services to clarify building permit requirements: a building permit is generally required for a building occupying an area greater than 10m². However, depending on specific designs, a building permit may be required for a building occupying an area of 10m² or less (i.e. roof extensions, a building containing plumbing, etc.)
- Air conditioning units for houses
- Installation of kitchen or bathroom cupboards (building permit would be required if plumbing work is included)
- Retaining walls less than 1m in height
- Replacement furnaces if the new and old furnaces have same output and use the same fuel
- Replacing roof shingles on a residential dwelling
- Painting, decorating, or general maintenance
Apply for a Building Permit
- Confirm zoning requirements
- Prepare required drawings and documents
- Submit a completed Building Permit Application
- Pay applicable fees
- Respond to review comments, if required
Permit Fees
Fees are calculated based on a preliminary review of your submitted application and additional fees may be required after a more detailed review is completed. For any questions regarding fees or payment instructions, please call 905-873-2600 ext. 2925 for further information.
By-Law
Signs, Sign Permits & Variances
Whether you're installing a permanent sign, applying for a variance, or looking for permit information, visit our Sign By-law page for requirements, forms, and guidance.
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