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Building and Construction

Kingsville accepts building permit applications and digital drawings online through Cloudpermit. Hard copies are also required until the department fully transitions to digital plans review. Please complete two sets of hard copies and submit them during business hours. You may also submit drawings in the overnight drop-box located at the front entrance of the Municipal Office. All applications are dated and processed in the order in which they are deemed complete.

Why Do I Need a Permit?

Building permits are required to protect the interests of both individuals and the community. Building staff review and approve building plans before work begins, and we carry out inspections while construction is underway. This process ensures buildings comply with:

  • The Ontario Building Code
  • The local Zoning By-law and other planning controls on buildings
  • Other applicable legislation, including conservation authority approvals and certain requirements under the Environmental Protection Act

When Do I Need a Permit?

Before starting a new construction project, whether inside or outside, you must first determine if you need a building permit. Please call the building department to confirm before starting your project if you are unsure.

'Building,' 'Construct,' and 'Demolish' are defined terms in the Building Code Act.

  • Any structure occupying an area greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet) consisting of a wall, roof or floor, or a structural system, including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems that lead to or service that structure
  • A single-storey shed greater than 15 square meters in area
  • Any structure occupying an area of 10 square metres (108 square feet) or less that contains plumbing (including plumbing that leads to, or services that structure)
  • Any addition to an existing building
  • Any form of plumbing, whether in a structure or not
  • Replacement of a fire alarm panel or control unit
  • Sewage or septic system (new or repair)
  • "Designated" structures, as per the Ontario Building Code (Division A-1.3.1.1)
  • Any alteration to an existing building which affects the structural design of the building, including mechanical, plumbing services (no limit on size of building), fire separations, egress (exits), fire protection/suppression systems, and changing the use of the building, or parts of the building
  • Adding an additional dwelling unit
  • Entrance/Encroachment permits from the Engineering Department are required for the following projects:
    • Driveway entrances (new or replacement)
    • New private connections to sanitary or storm sewers

Demolition permits are required for all buildings greater than 10 square metres (108 square feet), except farm buildings. A designated substances report is required for all dwellings at the time of application submission.

Examples

  • Decks attached to a building, regardless of height
  • Decks over 24" in height
  • Interior structural alterations
  • Adding or removing most walls (creating different room sizes and/or uses)
  • Porches
  • Basement or main floor walkout alterations
  • Sunrooms, solariums
  • Replacement of brick veneer
  • Carports, attached or detached garages, sheds
  • Dormers or finishing of attic space
  • Additions
  • Installation or repair of storm, sanitary and water service
  • Finishing a basement or portion thereof
  • Furnace and ductwork replacements
  • Conversion from a septic to a sanitary sewer
  • New installation, repair, or replacement of an on-site sewage system (septic system)
  • Plumbing or drains (except replacing fixtures)
  • Insulating exterior walls when interior cladding is removed
  • New or structural alterations to windows or doors
  • New installation, repair or replacement of water service
  • Structural work related to fire damage

  • Fences (other than for swimming pools)
  • Asphalt roof shingling
  • Eavestroughs
  • Minor repairs to masonry
  • Damp proofing basements
  • Air conditioning units or heat pumps added to existing forced-air systems
  • Kitchen or bathroom cupboards without plumbing
  • Free-standing satellite dishes
  • Replacement of existing forced-air furnace (no duct work alterations)
  • Replacement of siding or windows (provided there are no structural changes)
  • Pool heaters
  • Painting and decorating
  • Landscaping

If you are applying for a building permit to resolve an emergency plumbing or septic issue in a single detached dwelling or other dwelling, including but not limited to:

  • Water service repair or installation
  • Sanitary sewer repair or installation
  • On-site sewage system repair or installation

Please include "emergency plumbing repair" in the description of the proposed work field on the application form. We will do our best to expedite the permit.

Building Services

We provide services to builders and individuals looking to build or renovate. We issue permits for:

  • Construction, renovation, demolition
  • Certain changes of use of buildings and structures
  • Moving
  • Installation, alteration, extension or repair of on-site sewage systems
  • Plumbing, sewer and water service
  • Fence enclosures for swimming pools, and
  • Signs

We also carry out inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and issue Occupancy Letters. Apply for a building permit.

What If I Fail to Get a Permit?

Homeowners are responsible for getting a permit before construction starts. Building without a permit is against the law and could result in you and/or your contractor being subject to fines or penalties set out by the Building Code Act.

Projects completed without a permit may not meet building code standards, resulting in poor construction that may be unsafe; this could lead to costly repairs or even complete construction failure. If you have begun your project without a permit, your permit costs double, and we may pursue legal action to ensure compliance.

How can we help?

Municipal Office
Phone: (519) 733-2305
requests@kingsville.ca

Kingsville Arena Complex 
Phone: (519) 733-2123

Kingsville Fire Department
Phone: (519) 733-2314

Exterior of municipal office

Municipal Office Hours

Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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