Home Improvement Permits

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Select your project to learn about permits, bylaws, applying online and booking inspections.

Home Renovations & Basements

Interior alterations including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, exterior doors, structural and framing changes

Decks without a roof or walls (for covered decks see Home Additions)

Accessory structures detached from the house including gazebos, pergolas, greenhouses, carports, or playhouses

Fence, wall, gate, or privacy screening exceeding height restrictions

Self-contained dwelling within or attached to a house

Additional detached living quarters on a property

Covered deck or porch, sun room, second story, adding square footage, or attached garage

Building a new home requires several types of permits.

For removal of house, detached garage and accessory structures from your property

Indoor and outdoor hot tubs

Outdoor swimming pools and ponds

Solar panels and geoexchange systems

Wiring changes inside a home

Installing a gas-powered furnace, barbecue or fireplace

Includes air conditioning and exhaust changes

Plumbing changes inside a home

Some development, permit, licensing, and construction and inspection services are still operating at adjusted levels.