Did You Know? (2023-22)

A permit is required when you...

• construct a new building, including temporary and farm buildings
• renovate a building
• construct an addition to a building, including sunrooms - any size
• alter the interior of a building, including finishing a basement
• build a deck or gazebo over 10 m2 or attached to a building
• move or demolish* a building
• change the use or occupancy of a building
• install a sprinkler system or fire alarm system in a building
• install a fireplace, woodstove, pellet stove or chimney
• alter or remodel a plumbing system
• install a swimming pool (check the swimming pool by-law also)
• construct a retaining wall higher than 1 metre

*When a demolition permit is completed, the building is removed from your tax assessment, possibly reducing your property tax. Demolition permits are not required for farm buildings, but there may be a tax impact worth checking out.

Find out more by visiting https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/buildingguide/