Building permits — Georgina, Ontario

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of Georgina, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2026-0058 (BU-1) - Building By-law and Swimming Pool Enclosures, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, and Pool Enclosure Permits; decks/platforms >0.6 m above grade adjacent to above-ground pools. Exemptions: A spa, hot tub or whirlpool with a lockable cover supporting at least 27.2 kg does not require a Permit prior to installation and use. Fees set in: Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw.

By-law 2026-0058 (BU-1) - Building By-law and Swimming Pool Enclosures adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, and Pool Enclosure Permits; decks/platforms >0.6 m above grade adjacent to above-ground pools. s. 3.1; s. 22.3; s. 22.4; s. 23.3
exemptions A spa, hot tub or whirlpool with a lockable cover supporting at least 27.2 kg does not require a Permit prior to installation and use. s. 22.7
fees location Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 15.1
authority Chief Building Official and Inspectors s. 2.1(k), s. 2.1(q)
fine range First conviction: not less than $100.00 and not more than $50,000.00; second or subsequent: not less than $400.00 and not more than $100,000.00; continuing: not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each day or part of a day; multiple offence: not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each offence. s. 28.4
scout note

Building by-law requiring enclosures around private outdoor swimming pools: min 1.2m height, gaps under 100mm, self-closing/latching gates, 1.2m minimum clearance from pool edge to deck furniture.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: http://www.Georgina.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Building permits across Ontario · Building permits in other municipalities