Building Permit Applications

Applicable Law and other Resources

Fees and Charges

• Building Permit Fees

  Fees will be calculated in accordance with the Townships current Fees and Charges By-Law and The Building By-law, By-law 2021-060

• Development Charges

  Development Charges, Cash In Lieu, or Lot Securities may apply to your application. As these fees fluctuate regularly, we cannot provide a confirmed balance due until the permit is ready to issue. 

Building Permit Application Packages

• Instructional Videos

  Need some guidance on how to apply for a deck permit? Watch this short video to find out what to include in, and how to submit your deck permit application. 

• Pre-Assembled Application Packaged with Guide and Forms

  New Home and Additions Application Package

  Home Renovation Application Package

  Deck Application Package

  On-Site Sewage System (Septic) Application Package

  Demolition Application Package

  New Accessory Application Package

  Sewer Connection/Septic Decomissioning Application Package

  Water Connection/Upgrade Application Package

  Change of Use Application Package

  Agricultural Farm Application Package

  Temporary Tent Application Package

  Model Certification Application Package

   

• Individual Application Forms

  • Application to Construct or Demolish
  • Application for Revision after Permit Issuance
  • Letter of Authorization 
  • Model Certification 
  • Sewage System Evaluation Declaration
  • Commitment to General Review
  • Energy Efficiency Design Summary
  • Plumbing Data Form

What Does and Does Not Require a Building Permit

• What Requires a Building Permit?

  Under the Ontario Building Code Act, a building permit is required to construct, demolish, renovate, alter, install or change the use of a building.  The following is a list of typical projects or situations that require the issuance of a building permit prior to construction:

  • Construct a new building greater than 10 sq.m*. in building area (the area of the building's footprint)
  • Install new plumbing in a building or part thereof
  • Change the use and/or occupancy of a building
  • Changing the fuel source of a fireplace from gas-fired to solid burning (wood)
  • Construct an addition to an existing building
  • Construct a deck**
  • Add or remove a structural wall in a dwelling
  • Complete a roughed-in bathroom or washroom
  • Alter an existing building or it's plumbing system
  • Repair a building or it's plumbing system
  • Repair or install a sewage system (commonly referred to as a 'septic system')
  • Install a new furnace utilizing a new fuel source, i.e. Electrical to natural gas
  • Install a solid fuel burning appliance, i.e. Wood burning stove or masonry fireplace
  • Complete a roughed-in fireplace
  • Detached or attached garages and carports
  • Solariums
  • Addition of a dormer
  • Raising a dwelling to provide a full basement
  • Sunrooms
  • Install a sign

   

  NOTE: 

  *Sheds greater than 10sq.m but less than 15sq.m, do not require a building permit only if they are not attached to a building, do not contain plumbing, are used for storage only. If a shed contains any of the forementioned, a building permit is require regardless of building area.

  **Decks in the rear yard, not attached to the dwelling and less than 10 sq.m. (108 sq.ft.) in area, do not require a building permit. Decks larger than 10 sq.m. (108 sq. ft.) and all decks more that 600 mm (2' - 0") above average grade do require a building permit.

  If the above list does not include specifics of your project or you are not sure if a permit will be required, please contact our Permit Administrators at ​bldsubmissions@king.ca with the details of the work.

• What Does Not Require a Building Permit

  It is not necessary to obtain building permits to perform the work listed below.  Please note, however, you must still comply with all applicable law including the Township of King Zoning By-law and if applicable, the Ontario Building Code.

  • Erect a fence, other than a pool enclosure fence. Compliance with the Township’s Fence By-law is required.  For the construction of a pool and required pool enclosure fence a Pool Permit is required. Please visit the Pool Permit page for more information.
  • Sidewalks
  • Planters and landscaping
  • Damp-proofing basements
  • Replacement plumbing fixtures
  • Replacement hot water heaters (note the requirement to limit hot water to 49°C after September 2004)
  • Kitchen or bathroom cupboards
  • Painting, decorating and general maintenance
  • Replacing roof shingles on a residential dwelling
  • Air conditioning units or heat pumps added to existing systems
  • Replacement furnaces provided the new and old furnaces have similar heat output and use the same fuel
  • Accessory buildings (storage sheds) not greater than 10 sq.m. (108 sq. ft.) in area. Compliance with the Township's Zoning By-law for property line setbacks is required. Visit the Planning Division for more information.
  • Decks in the rear yard, not attached to the dwelling and less than 10 sq.m. in area. Please Note: Decks larger than 10 sq.m. and all decks attached to a dwelling and more than 600 mm (2'-0") above grade do require a building permit

Building Permit Applications

• Before Applying for a Building Permit

  Prior to applying for a Building Permit, you are required to obtain confirmation that all Applicable Law requirements have been satisfied. It is important to note that until Applicable Law is satisfied, a Building Permit application will not be accepted. 

  Information about the Applicable Laws that may impact your project, and to be confirmed by the Planning Division and Development Engineering Division, can be found on the Applicable Law web page.

  Applications that  are submitted prior to obtaining the necessary Applicable Law approvals, may be refused and will need to be resubmitted.

• Apply for a Building Permit

  TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT CLICK HERE!

  As of June 2, 2025, the Township of King Building Division will be moving to CityView Portal for all building permit applications, re-submissions, and building permit issuance. There will be a short transition period in which you can continue to submit your application documents through bldsubmissions@king.ca.

  Once the transition permit concludes all applications must be done through CityView Portal. Users who require assistance with submitting their application documents through CityView Portal can schedule a meeting with our Permit Admin team at bldsubmissions@king.ca who will assist in completing your digital application. 

  All application submissions are to be made online and must follow the Townships Electronic Submission Guidelines. 

  Applications that do not follow the Electronic Submission Guideline or are submitted prior to obtaining the necessary Applicable Law approvals, may be refused and will need to be resubmitted.
• Application Process

  Step One

  Once you have submitted your application our Permit Administration team will review the application to verify the required documents and prior approvals have been included. If the application is deemed sufficient to proceed, the Permit Administration team will advise the applicant of the fees due, how to pay them online, and of any other documents that may be outstanding. This information will also be available to view in the CityView Portal. It is important to not that submitting an application and paying the fees does not mean you are granted a permit. Additional Building Code reviews are still required before a permit can be issued. 

  Step Two 

  Once the application fees have been received, as well as any other outstanding required documents, the application will be circulated to the appropriate staff for Ontario Building Code review. At this point the statutory time frames as set out in the Ontario Build Code Act. 1992 commence. If additional documentation or revisions are required as a result of the Ontario Building Code review, an email will be sent to the applicant advising of such. A copy of this letter as well as the status update will be available on CityView Portal. At this point, the statutory time frames will be deemed met.  During the transition to CityView Portal, all required corrections and re-submissions can be submitted directly to the Plans Examiner via email or uploaded to CityView Portal, however once the transitional period concludes all re-submissions must be done through CityView Portal only.

  Step Three 

  Once the Plans Examiner has approved the Building Code review the full application will be review again by staff to verify completeness. Once the application is deemed complete and all approvals are in place the permit is approved by the Chief Building Official and issued to the applicant. The updated file status through the review process, as well as the approved documentation once the permit is issued, will be accessible through the CityView Portal. All permits will be sent electronically, no hard copies will be provided. 

  • Note: Fees will be calculated in accordance with the Townships current Fees and Charges By-Law and The Building By-law, By-law 2021-060
  • Note: Development Charges, Cash In Lieu, or Lot Securities may apply to your application. As these fees fluctuate regularly, we cannot provide a confirmed balance due until the permit is ready to issue. If Development charges are applicable, payment of the Development Charges is required prior to release of the building permit.
  • Note: Many applications require a Security Deposit. This is a refundable payment once your permits are complete and closed. 
  • Note: Please allow up to (5) business days for staff to begin processing the initial review and intake of the application. 
  • Note: If Site Plan Development approvals were granted, clearance of conditions will be required prior to issuance of the permit.
  • Note: If storm, sanitary or water service improvements are required as part of the project, those approvals must be granted before buildings permits for structures can be issued. 
  • Note: The Ontario Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code provide guidelines for the amount of time permitted for the review and issuance of a Building permit. Most reviews are conducted within a 10 business day time frame, however there are exceptions to this for larger projects such as commercial, industrial or agricultural construction.
  • Note: Information can be viewed and accessed through the CityView Portal by all contacts associated with the file. Only the Primary Contact will be able to make make modifications to the application or add new contacts to the file.

Your Building Permit

• Once You Recieve Your Building Permit

  Once you have received your Building Permit, you are permitted to start the associated construction works. Your permit will include a list of required inspections that must be conducted at specified stages of construction. At this time all inspection request are to be submitted online at https://www.king.ca/inspectionbooking.

  Individuals who are listed on the permit file as a contact can view inspection reports directly through CityView Portal.

  As per the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, construction must commence within (6) months of permit issuance, and must have substantial progress within one year of the last inspection. Permits that do not comply with those time frames may be considered void and revoke or require a permit extension. Obtaining a permit extension can be done by submitting a written request to inspections@king.ca including the reasons for the request.

  Once you have successfully completed all your required inspections including Final Inspection, your building permit will be closed. Following closure of all building permit, you may be eligible for a return of the security deposit. For more information on that see the "Obtaining Your Security Deposit Refund" page. 

• Obtaining Your Security Deposit Refund

  If you placed a Public Works Security Deposit during your Building Application process, you may be eligible for a refund. All permits on the property that are subject to a deposit will need to be completed and closed to be eligible for a refund.

  For more information regarding the Public Works Security Deposit click HERE!