Building and Renovating

The Municipality of Huron East makes it easy to get a Building Permit! 

You must apply for a Building Permit before you:

• construct any new building or structure over 10m² in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property
• make repairs, renovate, add to or demolish an existing building
• install a swimming pool
• build a deck
• erect a sign  
• alter most buildings or structures on your property 

Click here for a full list of projects that do and do not require a permit. 

How do I apply for a Building Permit?

1. Fill out an Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish 
2. Include site and construction plans with your completed application form 
3. Submit your completed application to the Huron East Building Department

All applications are reviewed for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-Law requirements. 

If you plan to work in a Heritage district, building or property, please contact the Building Department for guidelines on the application and approval process.

The Building Permit must be displayed in a prominent location on the construction site, and approved plans must be kept on the site at all times.

Call before you Dig!

Request a locate through Ontario One Call a minimum of 5 days before you dig to locate underground infrastructure on your property. Ontario One Call distributes locate requests to utilities with infrastructure in the area. When locates are complete, you will receive notice through an email with the results.  

Property Lines

If you are putting up a fence, building a structure, or having a dispute with your neighbour, you need to know where your property lines are located.  Only an Ontario Land Surveyor can provide you with a survey of your property.  The Municipality does not keep Land Surveys on file.

To find an Ontario Land Surveyor, visit the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.

Building Inspections

The Huron East Chief Building Official must inspect each major phase of a construction project to ensure work follows the approved plans. Two working days notice is required for inspections. 

Plumbing and Septic Permits

The Building Department issues permits and conducts inspections when you: 

• install a new septic system
• make alterations to existing systems
• failed septic systems

Visit our Plumbing and Septic Approvals page for more information.

Wellhead Protection

If your building proposal is located anywhere within wellhead protection area A, B or C your must complete a Restricted Land Use Screening Form and a Restricted Land Use Submission Form and submit it to your local Risk Management Official.  

For more information of Wellhead protection, click here or contact the Municipal Office by email or phone 519-527-0160 ext. 31.