Building Services
COVID-19 and Building Services
Leamington Building Services is accepting building permit applications at this time, by email at bldgdept@leamington.ca and through the drop box located at the entrance to the Municipal Building off of Queens Avenue. All applications will be dated and processed in queue. The mandated timelines for permit review and inspections have been lifted by our government and are not applicable as per the Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part 1, Div. C, 1.3.1.3.(8) and 1.3.5.3.(5).
Please note that building permit review and inspections will take longer and will require extra time due to COVID-19 pre-screening measures and special procedures in place. To schedule an inspection, please contact Building Services at 519-326-5761 Ext. 1440. You will be asked COVID-19 screening questions developed by Ontario Public Health.
Building Services
Building Services reviews permit applications, issues permits and conducts inspections in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, the Municipality's Zoning By-law and other legislation.
A Building Permit is your formal permission from the Municipality of Leamington to begin construction, demolition, addition or renovation on your property.
Building Permits and Approvals
Most construction, renovations, alterations and demolitions require one or more Building Permits. The process begins when you submit a completed application form together with the supporting documents and applicable fees. Payment may be made by cheque or debit. The Municipality no longer accepts cash payment.
To apply for a permit online, have a look at our new online software Cloudpermit .
It is your responsibility to contact the municipality to conduct the required inspections once your construction begins.
Building Permit Application Form
Building Permit Encroachment Application Form
| What is a Building? |
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The Building Code Act of Ontario defines a building as:
The Building Code Act also defines construct to mean the doing of anything in the erection, installation, extension, material alteration or repair of a building which also includes installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere |
| When is a Building Permit Required? |
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You will need a building permit for any of the following:
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| When is a Building Permit Not Required? |
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You do not require a Building Permit for the following:
Note: Although a building permit may not be required, you must still comply with the requirements of the Zoning By-law and Ontario Building Code requirements |
Link to Ontario Building Code (OBC)
Link to the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)
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