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Building Permits

Building permit applications for properties in the City of Morden are processed by the Morden Civic Centre staff.

You can visit the office at 100-195 Stephen Street from 9 am to 4 pm to check if you need a permit or to get help in completing the form.

A Building Permit is required for:

  • New House Construction

  • Attached Garage or Carport

  • Additions (including sunrooms, and enclosed decks )

  • Detached Accessory Building (including a garage, and shed) – Download Brochure (PDF)

  • Swimming Pool – Download Brochure (PDF)

  • Deck above grade

  • Wheelchair Ramp

  • Basement Development

  • Wood Stove, Fireplace

  • Plumbing – includes sump pumps, pits and backwater valves

  • Demolition

  • Foundation Repair/ Structural Repair

  • Temporary Structure – >900 square feet.

Does Not Require a Permit:

  • Fences – Download Brochure (PDF)

  • Replacing shingles with the same material

  • Replacing doors and windows of the same size (Includes security bars on windows.)

  • Inside painting, patching, decorating, installing cabinets or shelves

  • Replacing stucco or siding with the same material

  • Open deck on grade

Important Notes

  • Standards of Design & Construction Brochure (PDF).
  • Contact MB Hydro for info on electrical permits.
  • If you’re not sure whether you need a permit, contact the MSTW office.
  • A building permit is required for all buildings over 10 square meters or 107.639 square feet in size.
  • Construction that starts without an approved building permit will be charged double the permit fee as a penalty.
  • No inspections will be performed on any projects without an approved building permit.
  • When the building permit has been approved by MSTW, the applicant will receive a list of all required inspections.
  • The full deposit will be refunded when the project is complete if all required inspections have been completed.
  • Review if you are subject to the Capital Lot Levy By-law 23BL07.
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