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The City of Kitchener’s building division wants to ensure homeowners have all the proper tools they need when it comes to renovating an existing dwelling.

That’s why city staff in the building division will be extending their hours of service from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in May through August, to give citizens, who may not be able to visit city hall during the day, adequate time to apply for and acquire the permits they may need to undertake a home project -- such as decks, porches, swimming pools and sheds.

“Spring and summer are the seasons many people choose to undertake home improvement projects, so it’s important people have a place to go if they have any questions around the work they’re doing and whether or not permits are needed,” said Mike Seiling, the city’s director of building. “We are happy to extend our hours every Tuesday from now through August to accommodate people who may have questions but can’t make it out between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.”

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The role of the City of Kitchener’s Building Division is to review plans, issue permits and inspect construction to ensure buildings are safe and accessible for all people.

The Division is comprised of two sections: Permits and Inspections.

Permit Section
Permit staff answers questions on when building permits are required for your construction or renovation project as well as what information is to be included when applying for a permit. Building staff also review the drawings submitted for compliance with the building code and any other applicable laws. The What's Happening - Active Permits page is updated on the internet, here you can view active building permits.

Inspection Section
After the permit is issued, Inspection staff inspect the various stages of construction to confirm compliance with the approved drawings and the building code. The number of different inspections required for each project will vary depending on the type of construction. Staff will advise which inspections are required and how you need to notify the building inspector at these stages of construction.

Contact Information
City of Kitchener Building Division
5th Floor, Berlin Tower
City Hall, P.O. Box 1118
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Email: General Building E-mail
Phone: 519-741-2433
To request an inspection: 519-741-2761