You are required to get a building permit before you begin a new construction or renovation project on your property.
Permit application
Complete the Building Permit Application and submit it to Town Hall at 87 Broadway or by email at [email protected]
If you are not the owner of the property, you will need to submit a Letter of Authorization along with the permit application.
Fees
It costs a minimum of $150 to apply for a building permit. Additional fees may apply depending on the type, size and use of the building. For example, the following items have an extra fee:
- grading damage deposits
- water meters
- development charges
- site plan securities
Projects that require a building permit
According to the Building Code Act, a building permit is required for the construction or installation of a new structure or the construction of an addition or alteration of any structure. The following projects require a building permit:
- new structures (residential, commercial, industrial and institutional)
- accessory buildings (larger than 10 square metres)
- any addition to a structure, regardless of the size of the addition
- interior alterations to create new rooms in a basement/attic or converting a garage to living space
- any structural changes including interior partitions
- adding structural features such as decks, balconies, canopies, etc.
- repairs or renovations
- a new entrance or new window opening
- adding new dormers
- raising the house to provide a full basement or first storey or to excavate the basement to provide a full basement
- enclosing a porch/roof or sundeck
- constructing a retaining wall larger than 3 feet and 3 inches of exposed height
- installing a pool or hot tub
- installing a fireplace or woodstove
- interior alterations to non-residential units
- any installation or alteration of a plumbing system
- replacing a sewer line/water service line
- converting from a septic system to Town sewer or water
- change of use