Building & Development Permits
Residents must obtain permits for most construction, renovation, alteration and demolition projects or a change in the use of land and/or buildings in Canora.
Development permits are required to ensure that land use, appearance, design, layout and overall characteristics of development meet the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw.
Building permits are required to ensure that construction meets the requirements of the Building Bylaw, National Building Code and National Energy Code for Buildings.
Permits must be obtained prior to beginning your development or construction project. Typically, both a Development Permit and a Building Permit are required.
Permit applications and fee information are available from the town office.
Fences under six feet in height and garden sheds and decks less than 10 square metres in area do not require a permit.
Building permit application - energy efficiency compliance form
Building permit instructions - energy code requirements