Building Services

Welcome to 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! Appointments are not necessary but recommended. 

You can still apply direct via email to building@amherstburg.ca or drop off "in person" to our office at 3295 Meloche Road (Libro Arena) . When you arrange to meet with us to apply, we will review and discuss your project and confirm that it meets our Zoning By-law, Building Code and application requirements. If you have applied already you may call our office to confirm application status at 519-736-5408 (Please note we have many applications in for review, your patience is appreciated) If using our Amherstburg Portal to apply for a building permit, please ensure you upload the application for permit and other appropriate forms,  2 sets of drawings and a site plan. 

You do not require a Building Permit for the following:

• Replace existing same-size doors and windows (subject to distance from property lines)
• Install siding on small residential buildings (subject to distance from property lines)
• Build a roofless deck under 24" from ground
• Build a utility shed under 161 sq. feet
• Re-shingle a roof
• Dry-wall or plaster
• Paint or decorate
• Install kitchen cabinets / bathroom cabinets

Please note these packages will be updated soon with our 2023 Fees! In the meantime please refer to the  "New User Fee Schedule for 2023" and "Development Charges" as adopted by Council January 10, 2023

• General Building Permit Application (Industrial/Commercial/Institutional projects)

• Residential Permit Application 

• Pool Enclosure Permit Application 

• Accessory Structure Permit Application (Detached Garages, Sheds and Decks)

• Residential Addition/Renovation Permit Application

• Residential Onsite Septic System Permit Application

• Sign Permit Application

• Demolition Permit Application 

• Application for Tent Permit

• Secondary Unit Permit Application

• Guide to Barrier Free Requirements

• 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:

Link to our online mapping. Use this to assist you in general location of property lines etc.

• Online Mapping

•  Application for Right of Way Permit

The Building Department collects the application and fee for Right of Way permits for all new homes construction only, 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.

• Application for Water Meter/Connection

The Building Department collects the application and fee for meters in new home construction only. For all other water services and inquiries please call 519-736-3664, or visit Engineering and Public Works Department at 512 Sandwich Street S or visit our website at Engineering and Public Works.

• Information on How to fix flooding in your backyard
• Commitment to Review - may be required for certain permits
• Building Bylaw
• User Fee By-Law 2023
• Development Charges 2023

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.

Our Office Location & Phone Number

Building Department
Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road
Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y8    (519)736-5408