Building Permits
Under the Ontario Building Code Act, a permit is required when constructing, demolishing or renovating a building or structure. Listed below is some information to help you determine if your project requires a permit.
To find out if your project requires a permit, contact Nancy Small, Chief Building Official, nsmall@northhuron.ca. All building department services are completed internally. To schedule a site inspection or appointment, please contact the Municipal Office.
Apply HERE for a Building Permit.
What work requires a permit? |
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Under the Ontario Building Code Act, a building permit is required to construct, demolish, renovate, alter, or change the use of a building. The following is a list of typical projects that require a building permit:
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What work does not require a permit? |
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A building permit is not required for a detached accessory structure such as a gazebo or tool shed that measures an area of ten square meters (108 sq. ft.) or less. The following is a list of typical projects that do not require a building permit:
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What is required to be submitted to obtain a Building Permit? |
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The Ontario Building Code requires an Application to Construct and or Demolish and or the Installation of Septic System to be applied for by the registered owner of a property or an authorized agent acting on behalf of the owner. Fill in and complete the Application to Construct and or Demolish, and/or the Application for Septic System and submit to the Building Department with:
Below is a summary of the Checklist to ensure you submit the necessary paperwork along with your application when proposing to do the following:
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Building Permit Fees |
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Building fees are outlined in the fees and charges by-law. Fees are calculated based on variables and project specifications. Your permit fee will be calculated upon the review process and will be payable upon picking up your permit. |
When do I require a demolition permit? |
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A demolition permit is required for all buildings that would normally require a building permit. The Ontario Building Code exempts farm buildings located on agriculture property; however, you should complete a Form 357. |
How long does it take to approve a Building Permit Application? |
| Depending on the project, a permit must be issued from within ten to thirty business days pending the type of project, providing all applicable drawings have been received, all fees paid, and any other applicable law has been approved. To ensure your permit application is expedited, you must submit all required documentation. |
More information about our NEW online payment system. |
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North Huron is pleased to announce that it will now accept payment by VISA or MasterCard Credit or Debit card for select municipal bills/services. Through OptionPay, our third-party payment processor, for a nominal processing fee you can make card payment through our website using the the link below, on your smart phone by scanning the QR Code, via phone to the finance group and in our municipal office. Link: https://payment.optionpay.ca/the-corporation-of-the-township-of-north-huron/index.php All processing fees are charged by OptionPay and are not received by the Municipality. Utilizing OptionPay enables our Municipality to keep our overall payment acceptance processing costs down yet provide for individual residents to utilize their credit/debit card for payment of municipal bills/services. Currently the following bill types for our Municipality can be paid through OptionPay:
All payments will be received by the Municipality within 48 business hours, so please be sure to allow for this processing time when making your payment. Also ensure to know your daily and/or transaction processing limit when making credit card payments. Credit card Rewards are earned on entire purchase, including fees. For optimal performance please use Google Chrome or Firefox web browser when accessing OptionPay.
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