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Spring is coming and EG makes it easy to get started on your projects! A building permit is a formal approval from your municipality to construct, repair, alter, renovate a building, install plumbing, and/or install or repair/alter a private sewage disposal system on your property.

A building permit is required for:

  • Any new building greater than 10m2 (108 ft2) not mentioned below. 
  • A shed used for storage greater than 15m2 (161 ft2) in building area.
  • Any new building that contains plumbing, irrespective of size.
  • Any addition to an existing building, irrespective of size.
  • Detached or attached garages and carports.
  • Any deck not exempt in the list below.
  • Any solarium or sunroom.
  • Addition of a dormer.
  • Tents greater than 60 m2 (645 ft2) in building area.
  • Changing the use of a building.
  • Construction of a new, or repair of any part of, a septic system.
  • Full or partial demolition.

Apply for a building permit online and use our Online Building Permit Application Guide for step-by-step instructions.

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