E-Permit Service
Submit your Building Permit Application online.
Our e-Permit Service allows you to submit your Building Permit Application online.
Save time and multiple trips to our office and start your project sooner by submitting
and managing your Permit Application online!
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One-or Two-Unit Dwelling – New
What is this Permit?
A One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – New permit is required when you will be building a new one- or two-unit residential dwelling in the City.
The property owner must authorize the construction, and the permit application must be submitted by the owner or an authorized representative.
You can apply for the One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - New permit here
Required forms and Documents:
| One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - New | Required to Submit | Required to Issue | Condition Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Drawings | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrical Permit | If Applies | ||
| Energy Efficiency Calculations and Forms | Yes | Yes | |
| Floor Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Floor Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Foundation Staking Plan | If Applies | ||
| Gas Fireplace Specifications | If Applies | ||
| Gas Permit | If Applies | ||
| Installer's Log/Torque Report (screw piles) | If Applies | ||
| LVL Design | If Applies | ||
| Plumbing Permit | If Applies | ||
| Real Property Report | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Site Plan - Basic | Yes | Yes | |
| Spray Foam and Thermal Barrier Approval | If Applies | ||
| Ventilation Summary of Design | Yes | Yes |
One-or Two-Unit Dwelling – Demolition or Removal
What is this Permit?
A One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – Demolition or Removal permit is required when you are planning to demolish or remove a one- or two-unit residential dwelling in the city. The property owner must authorize the demolition or removal, and the permit application must be submitted by the owner or an authorized representative.
If you plan to demolish and add an addition, you will only have to fill out a One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling – addition Permit.
If you plan to demolish and rebuild immediately, you may:
- Submit both applications together under the One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – New permit, or
- Submit the demolition and new construction permits separately.
You can apply for the One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - Demolition, or Removal permit here
Note: For more information, please refer to the Demolition Info Sheet.
| One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - Demolition or Removal | Required to Submit | Required to Issue | Condition Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Declaration Form | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrical Permit | If Applies | ||
| Landfill Receipts | Yes | ||
| Site Plan - Basic | Yes | Yes | |
| Tax and Lien Certificate | Yes | Yes |
One-or Two-Unit Dwelling – Alteration
What is this Permit?
A One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – Alteration permit is required when you will be renovating or altering all or part of an existing one- or two-unit dwelling in the city. This includes:
- Renovations involving any structural element, like removing load-bearing walls, foundation repairs or replacements, installing new windows or doors or enlarging existing openings.
- Renovations involving any building envelope element, such as the vapour barrier or insulation.
- Basement development, adding new bedrooms to any floor.
This does not include:
- Painting, new flooring, patching or repairing drywall.
- New kitchen cabinetry.
- Decks under .4m in height and smaller than 10m2.
- Building or repairing a fence.
- Replacing a window or door without changing the size of the opening.
- Repairing or replacing siding or shingles.
The property owner must authorize the alteration, and the application must be submitted by the owner or an authorized representative.
What is not a use for this permit?
This permit does not cover any additions to the structure. If you intend to expand the dwelling, you must apply for a One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – Addition permit.
You can apply for the One- or Two-Unit Dwelling - Alteration permit
Required forms and Documents:
| One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - Alteration | Required to Submit | Required to Issue | Condition Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Drawings | Yes | ||
| Asbestos Declaration Form | If Applies | ||
| Electrical Permit | If Applies | ||
| Energy Efficiency Calculations and Forms | If Applies | ||
| Floor Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Floor Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Gas Fireplace Specifications | If Applies | ||
| Gas Permit | If Applies | ||
| Installer's Log/Torque Report (screw piles) | If Applies | ||
| LVL Design | If Applies | ||
| Plumbing Permit | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Site Plan - Basic | Yes | Yes | |
| Spray Foam and Thermal Barrier Approval | If Applies | ||
| Ventilation Summary of Design | Yes | Yes |
One-or Two-Unit Dwelling – Addition
What is this Permit?
A One- or Two-Unit Dwelling – Addition permit is required when you will be building an addition to a one- or two-unit dwelling in the city.
The property owner must authorize the addition, and the permit application must be submitted by the owner or an authorized representative.
You can apply for the One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - Addition here
Required Forms and Documents
| One-or-Two-Unit Dwelling - Addition | Required to Submit | Required to Issue | Condition Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Drawings | If Applies | ||
| Asbestos Declaration Form | Yes | ||
| Electrical Permit | If Applies | ||
| Energy Efficiency Calculations and Forms | If Applies | ||
| Floor Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Floor Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Gas Fireplace Specifications | If Applies | ||
| Gas Permit | If Applies | ||
| Installer's Log/Torque Report (screw piles) | If Applies | ||
| LVL Design | If Applies | ||
| Plumbing Permit | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Design | If Applies | ||
| Roof Truss Layout | If Applies | ||
| Site Plan - Basic | Yes | Yes | |
| Spray Foam and Thermal Barrier Approval | If Applies | ||
| Ventilation Summary of Design | Yes | Yes | If Applies |
E-Permit Service
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Community Services – Planning and Development Branch
3rd Floor, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8
Phone: 306-694-4443 | Email: planning@moosejaw.ca
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