Building Permits
The Building Permit process helps you understand the local bylaws and regulations. Before any demolition, construction, or remodelling begins, a permit must be obtained.
Building permits provide Building Officials the means to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. All Building Officials are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for Building Officials at all times.
Common permits include building, plumbing, sewer, water, demolition, moving a building, swimming pools, temporary event tents, special events, and signs.
Payment of the building permit fee is due upon issuance of the permit.
2025 Building Updates
Please review the 2025 Changes Notice for a detailed summary of all impacted permits.
Building Permit Submission
- To apply for a Building Permit please click here.
- The City Reporter building permit system allows you to apply for a building permit, and review the status of your application at any time. You can start an application and finish it at a later date. You can also request inspection appointments.
- For assistance using the online permit application tool please contact building-info@pelham.ca or 905-980-6683.
- Properties in the Town of Pelham that are serviced by a private sewage system are required to contact the Region of Niagara for private septic permits and their required inspections. Please note, an approved initial septic permit must be obtained prior to submitting a building permit application for all new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in an increased capacity of the existing private sewage system. For more information, please visit: https://www.niagararegion.ca/business/fpr/sewage-systems-permit.aspx
Forms
Note: in order to use the 'online digital signature' you will need to download/save the Building Permit Application and Agent Authorization Forms and re-open using Adobe Reader.
- Building Permit Application Form / Demolition Permit Application Form
- Schedule 1 Designer Information Form
- Agent Authorization Form
- Radon Mitigation Form
- Complaint Submission Form
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary
- Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary
- Commitment to General Review by Architect and Engineers
- Demolition - Declaration re utilities
- Demolition - 357 Tax Application Form
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form
Security Deposits
- Security deposits are taken to ensure that any damage during construction to Town services or property is rectified. This deposit is returned once final inspection has been carried out and there is no damage, or when damages have been rectified to the Town's satisfaction.
Other Information:
Questions
Any questions relating to Building Permits and process, please contact: Building Intake/Zoning Technician at 905-980-6683 or 905-892-2607 'inspections' or ext 344 | building-info@pelham.ca
Contact Us
Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square
P.O. Box 400
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
905-892-2607
inbox@pelham.ca
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