Design Guides and Requirements
Before you submit a permit application for a building, pool or plumbing system, make sure that you review the building permit requirements and design guidelines.
Building permit requirements
View the building permit requirements for all construction and renovations projects that require a building permit.
Urban requirements |
If your property is located within the urban area of the Municipality of Port Hope, you must include the following information with your permit application:
Additional approvalsDepending on the location and nature of your construction project, you may need to get the following approvals before you apply:
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Rural requirements |
If your property is located within the rural area of the Municipality of Port Hope, you must include the following information with your permit application:
Additional approvalsDepending on the location and nature of your construction project, you may need to get the following approvals before you apply:
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Building permit drawing requirements |
To learn what requirements are needed in permit drawings, please contact us by phone at 905-885-2431 or by email:
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Design guidelines
To review the design guidelines before you submit a permit application, please contact us by phone at 905-885-2431 or by email:
- Residential Dwelling Design Guide
- Deck Design Guide
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