Building Permit Process
The Town of Renfrew requires building permits for certain building activities. Residents can apply for building permits online through City Reporter. For assistance with your application, email building@renfrew.ca or call 613-432-4848. A building permit regulates the type of construction allowed in the community and helps keep residents safe by ensuring building standards are met. The building permit process protects each homeowner's interests, as well as those of the community and helps to ensure that any structural change is safe, legal and sound. Before proceeding with construction or demolition, you must submit a building permit. The Chief Building Official reviews and issues permits for all development in Renfrew. Once a building permit has been issued, and payment has been received, the project/demolition may commence.
All building and development proposals must comply with the Town's zoning regulations. Many zoning provisions affect your property, such as overall lot coverage, setbacks, building height and type of zoning. Even if your project does not require a building permit, the Town's Zoning By-law still applies. See Zoning By-Law here.