When Do You Need a Building Permit for Your House Renovation ?

The best way to determine if you need a building permit for your house renovation project is to contact your local city council.

Depending on your locality, there are some instances when you may or may not need a building permit for your house renovation project.

Building Permit - When You May Require it?

• You may require a building permit if altering the footprint of your house
• Demolishing a bearing wall
• Changing the house's roofline
• Installing new electrical wiring

Other projects which may require building permit:

• Building new car port
• New car space concreeting
• Tree cutting may require a building permit

Building Permit - When You May Not Require it?

• Replacing your roof
• Installing new flooring
• Replacing doors or windows without altering the footprint of the house
• Upgrading your countertops
• Minor electrical work (fixing electrical outlet)
• Freshing up the exterior walls