Building Permits
Starting April 1, 2022, building permit applications must be submitted in digital format only.
Watch the video to learn how to submit your building permit application.
Questions?
Call 311 (in Caledon) and ask for Building Services, we are happy to help!
Ready to apply?
Please read the requirements below.
COVID-19 Update: Building Services is open for service by appointment and walk-in's Monday through Friday. Please call 905-584-2272 to schedule an appointment with us today. Health and safety measures will be in place to protect you and staff.
Do you need a building permit? For most construction projects, the answer is “yes.”
Projects that require a building permit |
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Projects that do not require a building permit |
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Contact us if you are unsure whether you need a building permit for your project.
Before you apply
Make sure you have the following:
- A completed and signed building permit application form
- All applicable and required forms and checklists
- All plans and specifications
- All required fees (as set out in Schedule B in the Town of Caledon User Fees By-law)
How to apply for a building permit
To obtain a building permit, you will need complete a Building Permit Application submission. This can be done as an electronic submission.
Please note: If your permit application is paper-based, we can assist you in the digitization of your permit. Call 3-1-1 to book an appointment with us at Town Hall.
Electronic Submissions
Electronic building permit submissions are now accepted for all projects, see "Electronic Permit submission requirements" below before submitting your permit.
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Note: Special characters in the file name, such as (&,.%#@!"?/:') will not allow you to complete the submission |
Submit an electronic application
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a complete application is submitted. For assistance, please review the forms or checklists applicable to your project for minimum submission requirements, or contact us directly prior to submitting your application.
What happens once an application is received?
Once an application has been received it will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy. If there are missing items we will contact you.
Complete Applications
If all required information has been received, staff will contact you to arrange for payment. Once payment is processed, the prescribed review timeframes as mandated by the Ontario Building Code will commence as outlined below:
- 10 business days - residential
- 15 business days - small buildings and basement apartments
- 20 business days - large buildings
- 30 business days - complex buildings
Building permit revisions
If you need to make any revisions after your building permit is issued, submit the following:
- Revision to Building Permit Application Form
- All applicable revised plans and specifications
The above revised submission can be sent by email at buildingpermits@caledon.ca