Building Permit Portal

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The Building Permit process helps you understand the local bylaws and regulations. Before any demolition, construction, or remodelling begins, a permit must be obtained.

Building permits provide Building Officials the means to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. All Building Officials are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for Building Officials at all times.

To apply for a Building Permit, please click here.

  • The City Reporter building permit system allows you to apply for a building permit and review the status of your application at any time. You can start an application and finish it at a later date. You can also request inspection appointments.
  • For assistance using the online permit application tool, please contact building-info@pelham.ca or 905-980-6683.

The Building Permit process helps you understand the local bylaws and regulations. Before any demolition, construction, or remodelling begins, a permit must be obtained.

Building permits provide Building Officials the means to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. All Building Officials are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for Building Officials at all times.

To apply for a Building Permit, please click here.

  • The City Reporter building permit system allows you to apply for a building permit and review the status of your application at any time. You can start an application and finish it at a later date. You can also request inspection appointments.
  • For assistance using the online permit application tool, please contact building-info@pelham.ca or 905-980-6683.

  • When is a Building Permit Required?

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    When is a Building Permit Required?

    A Permit is required to construct or demolish a building. Construction can include anything in the erection, installation or extension or material alteration or repair of a building.

    The following building projects require permits:

    • NEW BUILDINGS: over 108 square feet (10m2) in area (i.e. houses and other dwelling or residential buildings)
    • ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: over 108 square feet (10m2) in area (i.e. detached garages, tool sheds, etc.)
    • WOOD DECKS: greater than 24 inches (600 mm) above ground level
    • ADDITIONS / EXTENSIONS: to existing building even if under 108 square feet (10m2) in area (i.e. sunrooms, porches, carports, garages, dormers, second storeys, etc.)
    • RENOVATIONS: skylights, patio doors, rec rooms, finished basements, family rooms, interior renovations including commercial/industrial buildings, etc.)
    • CHANGES IN USE: to a use with an increased hazard (i.e. from office to retail)
    • STRUCTURAL ALTERATION: removing load-bearing walls, beams or columns, repairing or reconstructing basement walls, foundations, floors, roof structures, etc.
    • PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS: over 108 square feet (10m2) in area (i.e. portable classrooms, kiosks, garages, tool sheds, patio roofs/enclosures, etc.)
    • FARM BUILDINGS: barns, sheds, greenhouses, silos, etc.
    • MOBILE HOMES
    • FIREPLACES AND STOVES: (i.e. wood stoves, solid fuel burning appliances, chimneys, etc.)
    • MATERIAL ALTERATIONS: alterations to, or new, fire separations (i.e. fire rated ceilings, wall or floors) • alterations to, or new, exit facilities • alterations to, or new, fire protection systems (i.e. fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipe and hose systems etc.)
    • DAMPPROOFING: or waterproofing of foundation walls
    • PLUMBING: alterations to, or new, plumbing systems
    • SWIMMING POOLS: in-ground, on-ground or above-ground Contact By-Law Office with any inquiries: 905-892-2607 ext. 204 or 207
    • STRUCTURES DESIGNATED BY THE BUILDING CODE, TENTS AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
    • BUILDINGS RELOCATED OR MOVED
Page last updated: 13 Apr 2023, 12:23 PM