Building Applications, Forms & Fees

Building Division Timelines

Haldimand County Building Division is experiencing a higher than normal volume of Building Permit Applications, as well as general building, property and zoning inquiries.  Due to the increased activity levels and a temporary staff shortage, wait times for these services may be longer than normal. In particular, the review and issuance of Building Permits is expected to exceed the normal 10 day period.

Haldimand County Building Division is committed to providing the best service to each of our customers, while taking precautions during this unprecedented time.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this period.

APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

To apply for a building permit ONLINE, click the Online Permit Application button below.  This is will take you to our Online Application Portal (Cityview).  Once you have registered as a user (under Register) you will be able to apply for a permit (under Apply for Building Permit).  Initial requirements of the application are noted within the application form.   You may save the form at anytime during the process and return to it within 30 days.  Please see the forms page for any required documents needed.

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by a Building Services Team member.  Any status updates can be viewed by logging into your portal account.

In this portal, you will be able to apply, upload documents, pay fees, check the status of your permit and request inspections.

To apply IN PERSON for a building permit you’ll need to submit the following documents.

When applying online, please use the Online Permit Application button.  All the forms, instructions and authorizations are included.  Once application has been made a member of the Building Services Division will contact you via email with any additional informtion that is required and your fees.   A complete application includes all required documents and the payment of fees.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Fees can be paid in person by cheque, debit or credit card at the Haldimand County Administration Building- 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0E 1E0- 2nd floor.

Or by mailing or dropping off a cheque (drop box at the rear of the building) to the above noted address clearly inidicating the building permit pending application number (supplied by the Building Division Team in the initial contact email)

Building Division Fees and Service Charges.  Fees are calculated based on total square meter of construction.

Permit Related Fees & Charges

Drawings & Plans

  • 2 sets of completed and detailed construction drawings
  • 2 copies of a survey or plot plan – showing measurements of lot, yards, location of proposed building, and any overhead or buried site services (Haldimand Navigator is the County’s Geographic Information System and may be of assistance in determining the location of the property).

If you require further explanation of the application forms and which ones are applicable to your project, please contact a Building Inspector in a Building Division office in your area.

Other Potential Related Fees (see corresponding form for current fee)

    • Road Damage Deposit and Permit
    • Road Entrance Deposit and Permit
    • Lot Grading Fee and Deposit
    • Water and Sewer Connection Permit
    • Model Home Deposit
    • Temporary Mobile Home Deposit
    • Existing Dwelling Deposit
    • Civic Address Request
    • HST

Other Agency Approvals

(when required and received PRIOR to submitting the building permit application)

Construction Near Streams or in Flood Prone Areas

Grand River Conservation Authority (519-621-2761) or grca@grandriver.ca
Long Point Conservation Authority (1-888-231-5408) or conservation@lprca.on.ca
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (905-788-3135) or npca.ca

Construction Affecting Designated Heritage Buildings

Heritage Haldimand (905) 318-5932 ext 6346 or lacac@haldimandcounty.on.ca)

Construction in Close Proximity to Intensive Animal Operations

Ministry of Agriculture & Food (519) 826-3100

Construction Setbacks and Entrance Permits on Provincial Highways

Ministry of Transportation 1(800) 265-6072

Construction Requiring Environmental Compliance Approval

Ministry of Environment 1(800) 461-6290