Do I Need a Building Permit?

Building permits protect the property owner, contractor, and the community by ensuring construction and development conforms to building by-laws, the National Building Code, other regulations, and acceptable standards for health and safety. A building permit is your formal permission to begin construction, demolition, addition, renovation, or alteration to the use on your property.

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The following is a list of common projects that require a building permit. Select your project type below and we will provide you with a project checklist, required forms, examples and standard templates.

New Residential Construction

Use for the new construction of single, two-unit and semi-detached dwellings.

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New Modular/Mini Homes

Use for the installation of a factory-built dwelling with or without a permanent foundation.

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Residential Additions & Renovations

Use for additions and alterations of single, two-unit and semi-detached dwellings

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Accessory Building

Use for the construction of garages and sheds under 55 m² (592 ft²), and domes, yurts, and camps under 58.06 m² (624.95 ft²).

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Accessory Building Exceeding 55 m² (592 ft²)

Use for the construction of garages and buildings exceeding 55 m² (592 ft²) located on the same lot as the main building to which it is accessory.

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Decks & Fences

Use for the construction of attached decks, detached decks, pool enclosures and fences.

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Creating a Secondary Suite within a Single Family Dwelling

Use when creating a single, self-contained suite typically used as an in-law or granny suite.

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Creating an Apartment within a Single Family Dwelling

Use when creating a single, self-contained apartment typically for rental purposes.

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Converting a Residential Dwelling to a Commercial Building

Use when changing the use of a building from a residential home to a commercial building.

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New Construction and Additions (Part 3 Buildings)

Use for major occupancies classified as assembly, care or detention, and high hazard industrial occupancies.

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New Construction and Additions (Part 9 Buildings)

Use for major occupancies classified as residential, business and personal services, mercantile, and medium and low hazard industrial occupancies.

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