Building Permits
Most renovation, construction or demolition projects require a building permit.
Build safe. Build with a permit.
The purpose of a building permit is to make sure your project follows the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, the Town of Oakville Zoning By-law and any other approvals you may need.
It is illegal to start construction before receiving a building permit.
Your project must meet zoning regulations even if it doesn’t require a building permit.
Common building projects
Before applying for a permit
It's important that you learn about the specific drawings and documents you need to apply for a building permit for your construction project.
We've listed some common projects below.
- Non-residential interior alterations
- Non-residential additions and alterations
- Non-residential new construction
- Non-residential demolition
- Temporary tents and garden centres
- Shelf and rack storage system
- Part 3 new residential construction
- Part 3 residential addition and alteration
- Part 3 residential alteration
- Site servicing
- Solar panel installation