A building permit must be obtained from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury before you begin most construction projects within the municipality. See below for more information on how to apply for a permit.
By obtaining a permit, not only will you comply with the requirements of the Building Code Act, you will also benefit by having your plans and the actual construction of your project reviewed and approved as it progresses. These reviews and approvals are meant to ensure that the minimum construction standards established by the Ontario Building Code have been met to protect the health, safety and welfare of both inhabitants and users of buildings.
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| Accessory Dwelling Units |
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The following items are required to be submitted for the construction and registration of a secondary unit after July 14, 1994. If the accessory dwelling unit was in existence prior to this date, please consult with the Town's Office of Community Planning at 905-775-5366 ext. 1400.
Learn more about Accessory Dwelling Units in BWG.
Step 1: Building Code Review
Please download and review the Homeowner's Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units which includes a copy of the zoning compliance form, building permit application form, and a summary of the submission process requirements for accessory dwelling units.
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.
Step 2: Registration Once the building permit has received the final inspection, the security deposit release may be processed and the accessory dwelling unit must then be registered with the Planning Department. |
| Accessory Building/Structures | ||
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Please be advised that a permit is required for an accessory structure that is greater than 10 square meters (107 square feet), or a shed that is greater than 15 square meters (161 square feet), or if plumbing is being proposed inside.
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for an accessory building/structure permit:
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
Please download and complete the Accessory Structures Package as part of the permit submission. |
| Additions |
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for an addition permit:
Please be advised for properties serviced by septic, a septic re-evaluation may be required dependent on the size of the addition, proposed room uses, and/or proposed plumbing fixtures.
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Basement Finishing |
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A permit is required for the interior finishing of basement areas including framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and insulation.
Please note, if the intent of finishing the basement is for the use of an accessory dwelling unit or basement apartment, then the permit application process for an accessory dwelling unit will be required.
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for basement finishing permit:
Please download and review the basement finishing handout for further information.
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Decks & Porches |
Decks meeting any one of the four criteria outlined below require a building permit:
Approval from the Conservation Authorities (NVCA or LSRCA), if applicable, shall be required prior to a full building permit submission.
Please download and review the Deck Package, which includes the building permit application form and a guide which may be completed and submitted as part of the permit submission.
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Demolition |
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for a demolition permit:
For permit fees, please see the “Fee Schedule" as outlined on the demolition pre-permit clearance form at our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit as outlined on the demolition pre-permit clearance form will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Interior Alterations |
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The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for a residential interior alteration permit:
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| New Entrances |
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for a new entrance permit:
Please Note: If the project includes any of the following, the drawings must be stamped by an Ontario Professional Engineer:
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| New Houses |
| Please download and review the permit application checklist outlining the documents and drawings that may be required for the permit submission. Please be advised not all of these may apply to your project; your Designer will be able to determine what documents/drawings will be required for your submittal.
In addition to the applicable items on this checklist, the following are the baseline items that are required to be submitted to Building Division for a new house:
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.
Applicable development charges are to be confirmed by the finance department once the complete permit submission is received. |
| Pre-fabricated Buildings |
The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for a pre-fabricated building (residential storage/personal use):
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Septic Systems |
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The following items are required to be submitted to the Building Division for a new septic system or alterations to an existing septic system:
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
| Swimming Pool Enclosures |
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For information on the Swimming Pool Fence By-law, click here.
Approval from the Conservation Authorities (NVCA or LSRCA), if applicable, shall be required prior to a full building permit submission.
To apply for a Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit, please download and complete the Swimming Pool Enclosure Package. |
| Tents |
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A building permit is required for a tent or group of tents that is more than 60 square metres (645 square feet) in aggregate ground area.
Please download the Tent Permits Guide outlining the permit submission requirements for tent.
Please Note: Approval from the Conservation Authorities (NVCA or LSRCA), if applicable, shall be required prior to a full building permit submission. |
| Sewage and Water Connection |
| Step 1: Prior to the building permit submission for a sewage and/or water connection, Applicant/Home Owner must complete and submit the Water/Sewer Allocation Request Form to Building Division (in-person or by email). The request form will be then circulated to all of the appropriate departments for Development Charges, available services, and available allocation units.
Step 2: Once all confirmations have been received, Applicant/Home Owner is required to submit the following information for the building permit submission:
For permit fees, please visit our Building Permit Fees page.
A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed. |
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