Applying for a Building Permit
| Important Transition Dates for 2012 and 2024 Ontario's Building Code |
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Did you know? The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has filed the new 2024 Building Code which contains over 2,000 changes from the current 2012 Building Code. The new regulations are set to come into effect on January 1, 2025 with a phased approach to implementation. The important dates are as follows; please plan your project accordingly: December 31, 2024: The 2012 Building Code (O. Reg 332/12, as amended) is deemed to continue in force with respect to which a Building Permit Application has been applied on or before December 31, 2024. January 1, 2025: Building Permit Applications applied for on this day and after, are required to be designed and constructed using the new 2024 Building Code edition. March 31, 2025: This is the last day to submit an application using the 2012 Building Code edition. April 1, 2025: All Building Permit Applications applied on this day and after, must be designed under the provisions of the new 2024 Building Code edition. For more information, visit the MMAH's website.
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Whether you are building a new structure or renovating an existing one, the County of Brant is here to help.
On this page
- What to know before you apply
- Application Guides and Examples
- Submit your Building Permit Application
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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Lot Grading Certification makes sure your property meets our grading standards and matches how it was designed. This is important in order to keep your property and your neighbours safe from water damage and drainage problems. View the Lot Grading webpage |
| Zoning Bylaws |
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Zoning By-laws determine the permitted uses of a property including such items as setbacks, lot coverage, 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 guides below to help understand Building Permit Applications and requirements.
Permit Application Form and Schedules Guide
Submit your Building Permit Application
To submit a building permit application customers will be asked to provide the forms, fees, and digital copies of the specified drawings and documents as outlined in the Building Permit Application packages.