Applying for a Building Permit
Whether you are building a new structure or renovating an existing one, the County of Brant is here to help.
Before Applying
Part of the process for a building permit application is the review of Applicable Law. It is important to note that until Applicable Law is satisfied, a building permit application is not deemed complete and does not fall within the Statutory frames set out in the Building Code Act 1992. Before you apply for your permit you may want to consider the following:
| Conservation |
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Much of the County of Brant is regulated through various conservation authorities including the Long Point Region Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Authority. Each of these regulatory agencies have different requirements and it is important to know how they may impact your project as many of them are required to be in place prior to applying. View the webpages below to determine if your property falls within either authority. |
| Grading |
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It is essential that all lots in the County of Brant be graded properly to ensure that surface water drainage is directed away from buildings and does not adversely affect the neighbouring properties including County or Provincial roadsides or their lands. It is also important that building elevations be such that there is no risk of hydrostatic pressure acting on any building components. To determine if a grading plan is required for your building application, contact the Grading Department. |
| Zoning Bylaws |
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Zoning By-laws determine the permitted uses of a property including such items as setbacks, lot coverage, previous surfaces and building height. It is important to ensure your proposed project complies with the Zoning By-law requirements before applying for your building permit. To determine the zoning of a specific property, view the County of Brant Zoning webpage and map. |
| Other Applicable Law |
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Review the Applicable Laws Checklist to determine if your project is impacted. |
Guides
Our guides are here to help. Review our guide's below to help understand Building Permit Applications and requirements.
Permit Application Form and Schedules Guide
Submitting a Building Permit
To make a building permit application customers will be asked to provide the forms, fees, and digital copes of the specified drawings and documents as outlined in the application guide packages provided below. Applications are not considered accepted until the permit fee is paid.
All applications must be emailed to the Building Division: