Building Permit

Building Permits

Submit a completed application form with two (2) sets of scaled construction drawings for residential projects and three (3) sets of scaled construction drawings for commercial/industrial projects, including proposed site plan referencing and an up-to-date survey. The type of Plans required vary depending on the type and size of project.

When a building permit is required, the permit must be issued and in the possession of the Property Owner prior to the start of any construction activity.

Please email the building staff at Building@thorold.ca for details on how to apply for a building permit and application requirements, or call 905-227-6613 ext. 277

Forms

• Acknowledgement by Applicant of Incomplete Permit Application form
• Application for Approval of an Alternative Solution
• Application to Construct or Demolish
• Application for a Permit for Partial Occupancy, Transfer or Permit or Change of Use
• Application for a Permit Supplemental Demolition Data Data Request form 
• Application for a Permit Supplemental Building Data Request form (Second part if required)
• Applicable Law Checklist form
• Authorized Agent Authorization form
• Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers 
• Change Request Form 
• Development Charge Deferral Acknowledgement Letter
• Water on Construction & Property Value Reassessment information

Electrical Safety Authority Resources

Building Permit Holder ESA Info Flyer
Replacement of Metallic Water Meters - Electrical Hazard Info Graphic
Charge Safely - EV Brochure
EV Charging Systems Fact Sheet

Homeowner Electrical Safety Handbook - Inside the Home
Homeowner Electrical Safety Handbook - Outside the Home

Other Resources

Building By-Law 73-2010
Building Permit Fees (Schedule A – By Law 56-2018)

Thorold Climatic Data
Thorold Seismic Data

Thorold Code of Conduct Building Officials policy
Thorold Municipal Development Charges
Thorold Municipal Development Charges - Area Specific to Brock Business Park
Thorold Development Charges Pamphlet 

Municipal By-Laws

Municipal by-laws are created to provide the residents and visitors of Thorold a safe, clean and vibrant community.  Every Thorold resident and business owner has a role to play in upholding the municipal by-laws. Click below to access the frequently requested by-laws.

Municipal By-Laws