Building permits allow your municipality to protect the interests of individuals and the community as a whole. By reviewing and approving construction plans before any work is done, the municipality can ensure that buildings meet the standards. The Building Code ensures health and safety and fire protection of buildings.
Building department inspectors adhere to a code of conduct and are responsible for ensuring that the Ontario Building Code is respected and enforced.
Planning your work protects your investment!
Important Information
Before you begin the process, check with the Planning Department to make sure your project is compliant. Issuing a building permit can take several weeks, depending on the complexity of the project. It is therefore a good practice to plan your project in advance.
In order to obtain a Building Permit, the application form must be completed and submitted with all required documents. This application can be emailed to construction@clarence-rockland.com or submitted in person at City Hall at 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland, during regular business hours.
A lot elevation plan may be required for an application for a detached garage, shed or pool permit.
A building permit is required for the following:
any new construction, including apartments, of residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial or institutional buildings
the addition of a carport, garage, new rooms or floors
any alteration to a building, such as the addition of a deck, balcony, canopy or dormer;
excavation work for the construction or expansion of a basement
construction of a building with a floor area of more than 161.5 square feet (garage or other);
replacement of doors or windows when the structure must be modified;
renovations, repairs or structural modifications to a building (removal of a partition or load-bearing wall)
installation of a wood stove, furnace, fireplace or chimney
finishing a basement;
installation of a sign or structural tower;
change in the use of a building (example: from residential to commercial);
installation of a new roof structure on a building (except replacement of roof shingles)
construction of a retaining wall greater than 1 metre in height as defined by the Building Code
installation or modification of the plumbing system;
installation of solar panels on a building.
Online banking services
Payments can be made online with participating financial institutions
Steps to follow:
Add vendor
Search for ‘’Cite de Clarence-Rockland’’ and select ‘’PERMIS DE CONSTRUCTION ‘’
Insert your 7-digit permit number (ex.2022103)
The payment will be sent to us by your financial institution
Cheque
Payments by cheque are accepted and can be sent by mail or left in the drop box located at 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland, K4K 1P7
Post-dated cheques are accepted
Please make your cheque payable to The City of Clarence-Rockland
