Building Permits

1. Complete the building permit application form.
2. Applications are accepted when a partial permit fee is paid. Please refer to :

• The Township fee schedule.
• Development Charges may be associated with the building permits and vary based on permit type.

1. The supplementary documentation may also be required when you submit the application:
2. Please refer to the building permit application process for more details.

• Construction of a new building or placement of a structure (e.g. mobile home) on a property
• Renovations, repairs, or additions
• Repair or alteration of a foundation
• Change a building's use
• Demolition or to remove portions of a building
• Install, change or remove portions and load-bearing walls
• Create new openings for, or change sizes of, doors and windows
• Building a garage, balcony, or deck
• Erect a temporary building
• Install or modify heating, plumbing, air conditioning systems or fireplaces
• Install or alter a wood burning appliance
• Reconstruct a chimney

If work is done without the required permit(s), an order to stop work may be issued, work already done may be required to be removed, or the owner may be prosecuted. Contact the building department about whether or not a permit is needed. The Township will notify each applicant when a permit is ready or if an application was not approved.

• Replace existing, same-size doors and windows, subject to distance from property lines
• Install siding on small residential buildings, subject to distance from property lines
• Build a utility shed under 108 square feet (10 square metres)
• Re-shingle a roof, provided there is no structural work
• Install eaves-troughs, provided that drainage is contained on your property
• Paint or decorate
• Install kitchen or bathroom cupboards without plumbing
• Electrical work (however the Electrical Safety Authority must inspect electrical installations)

Building inspectors review projects during key stages of construction to ensure work complies with the Ontario Building Code and approved plans. Inspectors may visit the site several times and must be able to see the portion of work under inspection as well as the site documents.

To book an inspection please contact 48 hours prior to inspection:

Email building@wainfleet.ca

Phone 905-899-3463

• Application Form
• Requirement Checklist & Fees
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary
• Entrance Permit
• Regional Development Charges

• Application Form
• Requirement Checklist and Sample Drawings
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary
• Guidelines for Finished Basements

• Application Form
• Deck Permit Package

• Application Form
• Accessory Structure Package

• Application Form
• Requirements, Example Drawings, Nutrient Management Requirements & Minimum Distance Details
• OMAFRA Headquarters

• Application Form
• Commercial Requirement Checklist

• Application Form
  
• Demolition Requirements Checklist

• Application Form 
• Temporary Tent Requirement Checklist