Building, Licenses & Permits...

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is a proud, proactive, progressive team committed to innovation and leadership through the provision of services enhancing the quality of life in our community.

Our Building philosophy extends to private and publicly owned buildings within our community. By enforcing the Ontario Building Code, local Zoning By-laws and other applicable regulations we assist homeowners, builders and designers, to ensure that the structures erected are compliant.  A Building Permit is required for new construction, demolition, additions or renovations.    

If you have a By-law Enforcement complaint and would like to report it, your name will be kept confidential. Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers address most complaints, however, issues related to health and safety are given to a higher priority. In most cases, if there is a valid by-law violation, the property owner is given a reasonable time period to bring the matter into compliance. If no action is taken by the homeowners, the Municipality has the right to take action (property clean ups) and/or take legal action. 

If you are opening or running a business in Chatham-Kent, you must obtain a business license from the municipality prior to operating. Doing so will help ensure the safety of our citizens - and your customers.  Applicants must ensure building, zoning and fire department regulations are complied with prior to being issued a business license. Other specialized businesses such as hair salons and aesthetician salons or businesses where food products are prepared or sold must also obtain approval from the Chatham-Kent Health Unit.

For more information regarding Building, Enforcement & Licensing Services please click the link.

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