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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.
