- To prevent legal complications when trying to sell or remortgage your home
- To ensure your project complies with the Ontario Building Code and all other relevant Codes and Bylaws
- To ensure safe conditions and avoid personal injury to occupants and neighbouring residents
Benefits of obtaining a permit
- To verify compliance with the construction standards set out in the Ontario Building Code and all other relevant Codes and By-laws
- To receive assistance from Building Services staff on proper methods of construction including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation.
- To encourage persons you have hired to produce a product that meets/exceeds the minimum standards as set out in the Ontario Building Code and all other relevant Codes and By-Laws
Visit Building Services, 1 Carden Street, 3rd Floor (519-837-5615) with the following information that will enable our staff to process your application in a quick and orderly manner.
- Scaled working drawings (can be done by homeowner) See sample floor plan
- Up-to-date site plan or survey for pools, additions, decks, porches, accessory apartments
- Estimated cost of construction
- Name, address and telephone numbers of contractors
- Permit Application (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 3 pages, 114 KB)
- Permit Fees (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2 pages)
Check Zoning section for regulations under City of Guelph Zoning By-law (1995)-14864.
You can start construction as soon as the permit is issued. (Note: an application for a permit does not authorize commencement of construction.)
An inspection schedule is provided on the permit which will indicate the inspections required for your project. Inspections can be arranged by calling (519) 837-5614. 24-hours notice is required.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please call Building Services at (519) 837-5615, Fax: (519) 822-4632, email: building@guelph.ca.
