Building and Septic Permits

The Building Department of the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards is responsible for overseeing and regulating construction and renovation activities within the municipality. It ensures that all building projects comply with the Ontario Building Code, municipal bylaws, and other applicable legislation. The department handles the issuance of building permits, conducts inspections, and provides guidance to homeowners, contractors, and developers on the requirements for construction projects. Additionally, the department promotes safe, sustainable, and efficient building practices while helping maintain the community’s infrastructure and development. Residents can access permit applications, guidelines, and other resources through the Building Department’s webpage.

All building and development proposals must also comply with the Town's zoning regulations. Some of the regulations that require consideration for your proposed project may include overall lot coverage, setbacks, building height and type of zoning. Please be aware, even if your project does not require a building permit, the Township's Zoning By-law still applies. See Zoning By-Law here.

Forms

Building Permit Fees

Classes of Building Permits and Associated Fees
(a) Residential Buildings, Mobile Homes, Sleep Cabins and additions (living area) $0.40 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(b) Commercial/Industrial Buildings or Structures including additions and renovations $0.60 per square foot $150.00 minimum
(c) Garages, Carports, Sheds, Decks, Covered Porches, Sea Containers $0.35 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(d) Commercial Accessory Buildings $0.55 per square foot $150.00 minimum
(e) Swimming Pools (fence required immediately) $100.00 plus any applicable deck permit fees
(f) Farms Buildings, including additions and renovations $0.15 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(g) Demolition Permit $100.00
(h) Compliance Letter (includes real-estate requests project completion notification, zoning compliance) $50.00
(i) Plumbing Fee No Charge
(j) Change of Use Permit $100.00
(k) Conditional Permit $100.00
(l) Sewage Permit (See Schedule A-1 By-Law 18 - 2021)
(m) Occupancy Permit/Final Inspection (deposit fee) $100.00 Deposit (See Schedule A in By-Law 18 - 2021)
(n) Re-inspection of defective and incomplete work (additional inspections) $50.00 per visit
Other
(a) Refunds (Withdrawal of Application) (See Schedule A in By-Law 18 - 2021)

The erection of a new outdoor toilet, or the relocation of an existing outdoor toilet requires a Building Permit at no charge, regardless of the cost the building.

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