Building Permit Guides

Norfolk County issues building permits to protect property owners and the community.

Building permits help protect you, your home, and the interests of your community by making sure the project is structurally sound and follows the Ontario Building Code, municipal zoning and other applicable laws.

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Accessory Residential Dwellings, Garages, Sheds and Boathouse

Including garden sheds, utility sheds, detached garages or storage buildings, gazebos, greenhouses and pool houses.
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Additional Residential Dwelling Units (ARDU)

A permit is required for an accessory building or structure detached exceeding 10 sq m. (108 sq ft.) in size or contains plumbing fixtures.
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Additions and Renovations - Residential

Residential Additions, Alterations and Renovations!
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Agricultural Farm Buildings

Learn more about the Permit process for Agricultural and farm buildings.
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Bunkhouses

Building permits are required to ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
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Decks and Porches

A permit is required when a deck or porch is over 10 square meters in the building area or is used as an exit from a building.
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Demolition Permits

A demolition permit is required to demolish or partially demolish a structure greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet), except for farm buildings. 
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Factory Built Modular Homes and Trailers

Permits are required for the construction of factory-built homes, manufactured homes, house trailers, garden suites, and park model homes.
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Fences

While a permit to erect a fence is not needed; regulations concerning height apply.
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Industrial, Commercial and Institutional builds

Review the permit package for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) builds.
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Residential Building

Access the residental permit package for new houses, semi-detached and townhomes.
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Septic Systems

Sewage system permits are required to ensure properly functioning septic systems.
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Signs

Building permits are required for signs attached to a building or designated structures. 
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Solar Panels

Learn about when permits are required for solar panels. 
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Stages and Structures

Building permits are required for demountable stages and demountable structures.
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Swimming Pools

A permit for a swimming pool is required if the pool can hold 18 inches or more of water.
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Tents and Temporary Structures

Depending on its size, approval may be required when erecting a tent. 
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Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Connections

Permits are required when water or sanitary sewer service is constructed, repaired, or altered on private property. 
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Woodstove - Solid-Fuel Fired Appliance

A Building Permit is required for a woodstove inside a building.

Need help?

If you have any questions on the building permit process or plans required, please contact permits@norfolkcounty.ca or call 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 6016. 

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ServiceNorfolk

50 Colborne Street South
Simcoe, Ontario
N3Y 4H3

Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 0

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