How do I apply for a building permit?

When you are considering a building or renovation project, an important element in the process is the acquisition of a building permit.

In Bathurst, a Building Permit is required for:

• New building construction;
• Structural change;
• Building Demolition;
• Building Relocation;
• Change of occupancy or use of a facility (ex: conversion from storage facility to restaurant);
• Swimming pools deeper than 60cm (24 inches);
• Building repairs or renovations;
• Interior alterations to a structure;
• Accessory buildings that are greater than 20 square meters (215 square feet) in floor area;
• Decks and stairs;
• Roof enclosures over an existing or new deck;
• Re-roofing where the roof pitch is being changed;

If your project matches one of the criteria above, contact our Planning Department at 548-0444.