Building and Renovating
NOTICE: Pleased be advised that due to staffing issues, there may be delays in non-essential, non-emergency services.
** Notice **
Starting July 1, 2022 all Building Permit Applications will require Zoning Approval from the Planning Department before a building permit application is considered a complete package and is ready for review by the Building Department. The Zoning Approval fee of $100 will be added to the cost of your Building Permit Invoice. Every Building Permit Application must comply with the Zoning By-law in order to be considered a complete package.
For more information please contact building@mississippimills.ca or jren@mississippimills.ca
Welcome to the Mississippi Mills Building Department resource page. The Building Department deals with all matters that fall under the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code including new construction, Change of Use of a building or part of a building, demolition, renovation and the occupancy of buildings.
In this section of the Mississippi Mills Building Department webpage you will find links to the Building Permit Application Form, FAQ, detailed explanations and other useful information that will help you with your building project.
For the most current Building Permit Fees, please visit 2023 Building Fees. New homes and development will require Development Charges. For a list of applicable fees, please visit Development Charges webpage.
Listed below are the main links to help guide you in your building project.
Procedure for Building Permit Applications |
If you have any questions regarding your building permit application process please don't hesitate to contact us: Jon Wilson - Chief Building Official (CBO)/By-law Enforcement & Property Standards Officer CBO@mississippimills.ca Sadie Dupuis – Building Inspector/By-law Enforcement Officer & Property Standards Officer sdupuis@mississippimills.ca Bailey Delanty – Building Inspector/By-law Enforcement Officer & Property Standards Officer bdelanty@mississippimills.ca Jennifer Russell – Building and Planning Clerk jrussell@mississippimills.ca Roxanne Sweeney – Building, Planning, and Bylaw Clerk rsweeney@mississippimills.ca Melanie Knight - Senior Planner mknight@mississippimills.ca Jeffrey Ren - Planner jren@mississippimills.ca |
Contact Information |
This section contains all the contact information for the members of the Mississippi Mills Building Department. Chief Building Official: Jon Wilson Phone: (613) 256 2064 ext. 504
Building Inspectors: Sadie Dupuis Phone (613) 256 2064 ext. 505 Email: sdupuis@mississippimills.ca
Bailey Delanty Phone (613) 256 2064 ext. 506 Email: bdelanty@mississippimills.ca Jennifer Russell Phone (613) 256 2064 ext. 508 Email: jrussell@mississippimills.ca
Roxanne Sweeney
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Permit Fees |
The document below provides you with the most current Building Permit Fees for all building permits within Mississippi Mills. New homes and development will also require Development Charges. For a list of fees, please visit the Development Charges webpage for more details. Please note that if you wish to cancel your permit once the permit application process has begun, there will be costs that cannot be refunded. Schedule B of the Building By-law lists the Refund Percentages available. |
Development Charges and Public Works Fees |
For a current list of all Development Charges please visit the Development Charges webpage. For Public Works Charges please email Public Works or call 613-256-2064 ext. 258 |
Building Permit Information |
This section will supply you with all the information required for permit issuance, including specific building types, sizes and their required documents for permit. In this section you will also find a link to the Building Code Act and the E-Laws 2012 Ontario Building Code. |
Frequently Asked Questions |
This section hosts some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ) by the public. If you are starting a project and have questions, this is a good place to start. |
Forms, Documents and Bylaws |
This section will supply you a link to PDF copies of the most common forms required for building permit applications within the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Important Documents and By-Laws. Includes Building Permit Applications, Sign Permit Applications, Pool Permit applications, Occupancy Checklist and more. |
Inspection Requirements |
This section will give you a list of all required inspections that may be required for a project within Mississippi Mills. These inspections are the minimum prescribed inspections as per Div. C of the most current version of the Ontario Building Code. |
Pools and Hot Tub Permits |
This section will explain the requirements for Pools within Mississippi Mills. Pools require their own separate permit and any decks require a separate Building Permit Application. Within this section is a link the Pool By-Law where all the requirements are outlined. |
Sign Permits |
This section will give you a link to the most current Sign By-Law that is enacted within Mississippi Mills. There will also be sign related forms and general clarification for anyone looking to erect a sign in Mississippi Mills. |
Adding a Second Unit in an Existing Home |
Adding a second unit is a great way to provide independent living for a family member or make a little extra money to help pay off the mortgage. But there are things you need to consider as you decide whether to build a second unit. Is your home detached, semi-detached or a rowhouse that is more than five years old? Are you considering renovating it to add a second unit? If the answers are yes, then this guide can help you. Before deciding to add a second unit, it is important that you first speak with your local municipal planning and building departments. They can tell you whether you are allowed to add a second unit on your property and answer any questions that you have related to local zoning, the Building Code and other by-laws. Please visit the Ontario Add a Second Unit to Your House website. |
Code of Conduct |
Below is a document that will provide you with the council passed Building Department Code of Conduct as per 7.(1) of the Building Code Act. |