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Building Services
For any inquiries related to permits, fees or the application process, please contact our department directly at (519) 736-5408. We are here to help!
Building Services Include Issuance of:
- Building Permits
- Demolition Permits
- Plumbing Permits
- Pool Permits
- Septic/Sewer Permits
- Sign Permits
Other duties of the department
- Inspection of Permits
- Property Standards Complaints
- Administrating the Ontario Heritage Act
- Building Code Inquiries
Please note that most permits are subject to applicable fees and deposits. Your permit application must accompany 2 sets of structural drawings, including a site plan and any other applicable forms/approvals as well as the deposit. We regret that we cannot review incomplete applications.
Timeline to process applications for permit:
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SFD (Single Family Dwelling |
10 Business Days |
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House addition/renovation |
10 Business Days |
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Pools/Decks |
10 Business Days |
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Shed/Garage/Post and Beam (Pole Barn) |
10 Business Days |
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Commercial/Industria/Institutional |
Please call our office for timeframe |
Please also note that you may be subject to ERCA (Essex Region Conservation Authority) regulations. Please contact their office at 519-776-5209 for information or visit their website.
PERMIT PACKAGES
Accessory Structure Permit (Detached Garages, Sheds and Decks)
Barrier Free Requirements
2012 Energy Efficiency Requirements Information
SB 12 New Update December 2016: All residential building permit applications submitted after December 31, 2016 need to follow the new energy guidelines identified in Chapter 3 of Supplementary Standard SB-12 "Energey Efficiency for Housing" as amended on July 7, 2016.
- Ministry of Housing documentation on SB-12 update July 7, 2016
- 2012 Energy Efficiency Info.pdf
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary Application 2017.pdf
Demolition Permit
Guide to Residential Building Permits (General Information)
Pool Permits
Residential Building Permits (Additions)
Residential Building Permits (New Homes)
- Guide to Residential Building Permits including application for permit
- Building Permit Application - fillable form
Right of Way Permits (New Homes)
All new homes are subject to right of way permits for the curb cut and / or finishing of the driveway approach. For existing homes in cases of adding, widening or finishing existing driveways, please call 519-736-3664, or visit the Public Works Department at 512 Sandwich Street S. You can also download the application from our website at Engineering and Public Works.
Septic Permit (Onsite Sewage)
Sign Permits
Water Meter/Connection Application
Tents
OTHER INFORMATION
How do I fix flooding in my backyard?
Other Forms
Other Useful Information
Link to our online mapping. Use this to assist you in general location of property lines etc.
If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us during regular office hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m..
Contact Us
Angelo Avolio, Chief Building Official Rob Unis, Deputy Chief Building Official
Phone (519) 736-5408 Phone (519) 736-5408
Fax (519) 736-9859 Fax (519) 736-9859
Email: aavolio@amherstburg.ca Email: runis@amherstburg.ca
Our Office Location & Phone Number
Building Department
Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road
Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y8
(519)736-5408
Other Useful Phone Numbers
ERCA (Essex Region Conservation Authority) - 519-776-5209 www.erca.org
Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) - Electrical Inspections/Permits - 1-877-372-7233
Ontario One call (BUD System) For all locates(GAS, WATER, HYDRO) - 1-800-400-2255
