Township of Alnwick/Haldimand staff oversees the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act in order to ensure health and safety in the Township.

What do you want to build?

House

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including (refer to Home Builder's Guide for assistance):
    • Grading and drainage plan prepared by a qualified person
    • Building plans that include the following information:
      • Floor plan(s)
      • Elevation drawing(s)
      • Cross section detail(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Deck

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including (refer to Deck Guide for assistance):
    • Site sketch showing the location of the proposed deck including dimensions and distance from property line(s) and other buildings
    • Building plans that include the following information:
      • Floor plan(s)
      • Cross section detail(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Garage/Accessory

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
    2. Two (2) copies of plans including (refer to Home Builder's Guide for assistance):
    • Site sketch showing location of proposed garage including dimensions and distance from property lines, septic tank/bed and other buildings
    • Building plans that include the following information:
    • Floor plan(s)
    • Elevation drawing(s)
    • Cross section detail(s)
  2. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Addition

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including:
    • Site sketch showing location of proposed addition including dimensions and distance from property lines, septic tank/bed and other buildings
    • Building plans that include the following information:
    • Floor plan(s)
    • Cross section detail(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Porch

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including:
    • Site sketch showing the location of the proposed porch including dimensions and distance from property line(s), septic tank/bed and other buildings.
    • Plans that include the following information:
    • Floor plan(s)
    • Cross section detail(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Carport

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including:
    • Site sketch showing the location of the proposed deck including dimensions and distance from property line(s), septic tank/bed and other buildings
    • Plans that include the following information:
      • Floor plan(s)
      • Cross section detail(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-Law for Applicable Fees.

Finishing your basement or renovating?

Requirements for a building permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Two (2) copies of plans including:
    • Building plans that include the following information:
    • Floor plan(s)
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Demolition

Requirements for a demolition permit:

  1. Completed building permit application consisting of:
  2. Site survey that shows building's original footprint and location: to be used for future proposed construction.
  3. Refer to Fees and Charges By-law for Applicable Fees.

Septic Systems

Northumberland County reviews plans, issues permits and performs inspections for septic system permits in the Township.

Apply for a Permit

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