Building and Construction

Building Division staff offer a range of services to builders and individuals that wish to build and/or renovate in the Town of LaSalle, including:

• issuing permits for the construction, renovation, demolition, and certain change of use of buildings and structures;
• issuing permits for the installation, alteration, extension, or repair of on-site sewage systems;
• issuing permits for fence enclosures for swimming pools;
• carrying out inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code; and
• issuing Occupancy letters.

Building permits are required to protect the interests of both individuals and the community as a whole. By reviewing and approving building plans before any work is done, and by carrying out inspections while construction is underway, building staff can ensure that buildings comply with:

• the Ontario Building Code, which sets standards for the design and construction of buildings to meet objectives such as health, safety, fire protection, accessibility, and resource conservation;
• the local zoning by-law and other planning controls on buildings; and
• other applicable legislation, including conservation authority approvals and certain requirements under the Environmental Protection Act.

To assist you in applying for a permit, the following on-line resources have been made available:

• Application Forms & Information Packages
• Building Permits Fees
• Development Charge Fees
• Security Deposit Changes
• Public Works Bond Return Guide
• Public Works Water Service Guide
• Link to Planning Department page
• Link to infoLaSalle, the Town's interactive on-line mapping site
• Link to the Ontario Building Code website