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Before any construction of a new building or renovation can begin, you will need to obtain a building permit. Whether you are finishing your basement, adding windows or doors or constructing a deck, fence or pool, you’ll need a building permit. Building without a permit can result in fines and penalties as set out in the Building Code Act.
Apply for a permit
A building permit submission shall include a completed Building Permit Application that includes all drawings and additional forms required as noted below in the Application Guidelines. The application and necessary drawings and forms are required to be submitted in PDF format electronically to the building permit email.
The application will undergo an initial cursory review to determine completeness, with applicants being advised via email regarding status of the application’s acceptance or refusal. If your submission is refused, we will email you as to the reasons why, and the necessary corrections required to revise and resubmit accordingly, to complete the submission.
Once the building permit application package has been accepted, we will email you the invoice for permit fees, including payment options. Permit fees are due upon receipt to begin the permit review. If necessary, you will be notified by email if we require additional information to review and complete your permit application. We will also notify you by email when your building permit has been issued along with all supporting documents.
Digital submission requirements
The Town of Milton is currently utilizing electronic plans review software and is requiring digital submissions of any plans submitted with building permit applications to be emailed to Building Permit staff.
Requirements:
- Digital files must be in .pdf format and generated directly from the software used to create them (AutoCAD, Softplan, Revit, etc.) using a PDF printer or converter (no scanned copies).
- All .pdf files must have the document properties/restrictions/security settings/permissions set to allow "Printing" and "Adding Markups" so staff can apply redline notes and approval stamps to the documents.
If you would like to send files electronically that are larger than 10mb, please use this link to access our secure upload site.
Rates and fees
Review our permit application fees.
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All m2 fees are subject to a minimum of a $239.29 fee.
Additional forms
Depending on the type of renovation, you may be required to submit additional forms along with your permit application.
- Parkland Dedication form
- Residential water service sizing summary form
- Residential Development Charge form
- Non-residential Development Charge form
- Prescriptive Method – Energy Efficiency Design Summary form
- Performance Method – Energy Efficiency Design Summary form
Application Guidelines
Review our common permit application checklists to make sure your application includes all of the necessary drawings and documents:
- Accessory Apartments
- Decks
- Finished Basements
- Industrial, commercial and institutional permit application checklist
- New Exterior Openings
- Residential permit application checklist
- Tents
Permit statistics
Contact us to request a copy of our monthly construction activity reports.
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