You will need a permit for the following projects:

• A structure larger than 10m2 (107sqft)
• Building any addition to your home
• Decks
• Carports or garages
• Structural alterations
• Adding or filling in a window/door
• Moving or lifting your house
• Installing a wood stove or fireplace
• Finishing a basement or adding a basement entrance
• Creating a Second Dwelling Unit
• Demolition
• Septic System, new construction or repairs
• Installing an in-ground or above-ground pool
• Installing Solar Panels
• Plumbing, new construction or changes
• Tents (648 sqft / 60m2 or more)

You might need a permit for:

• Replacing windows, doors, roofing or siding 
• New interior wall, floor or ceiling finishes
• Repairing a chimney, porch, deck or roof
• Repairs to basement waterproofing 
• Replacing a furnace 

If you are unsure if a permit is required, please call 705-436-3710 to discuss the details of your project. 

Check that you can meet the Town of Innisfil’s Zoning By-law. There are zoning provisions that affect your property – overall lot coverage, setbacks, building height and even type of zoning may have an impact on your project. If the project does not require a building permit, the Zoning By-law still applies.

To learn more about the zoning of your property, try our online zoning tool.