HOW DO I APPLY FOR BUILDING OR DEMO PERMIT?

• Visit or call your Municipal Office to find out what type of by-laws, zoning restrictions or applicable law might apply to your project

• Prepare drawings and a site plan which accurately describe the construction you want to do. You may need to hire a professional (Designer or Engineer) to prepare drawings for you depending on your project

• Fill out a Building Permit Application

• Bring completed application with drawings to your municipal office. A non-refundable deposit is required for all permit applications

• Visit the FORMS section of this website to obtain the Building Permit application, spec examples and more!

APPROVAL PROCESS

• Once the application is completed the Building Department will review the application and drawings

• If any information is missing or unclear we will contact you and work with you to obtain the correct information

• Building Permits/ Demo Permits are generally approved within 10 business days or less, depending on the scope of your project

• Once the Permit is approved we send the Building Permit, Sign and a set of stamped drawings to your municipality to be printed and distributed to you

• You must pay for the permit in full before it is considered valid

• Please post your sign in a highly visible area and make sure to call us at 705-563-2426 for your prescribed inspections indicated on the Building Permit

FEES

Fees are calculated based on square footage or by project. Contact us at 705-563-2426 or your municipality to obtain the full fees schedule.
*fees are subject to change without notice