Guide to Residential Construction

Guide to Construction

Permit Guidelines:

Permit Application Forms:

• Application for Building Permit
• Garden Sheds
• Decks
• Retaining Walls
• Garage
• Addition To Existing Buildings

 Lot Information:

Lots are available.  To inquire, contact Nancy Lemay at 306-778-2704.

Purchased lots must be paid in full (plus GST and Title Transfer Fees).  Contact the Tax Office at 306-778-2704.

Click here to apply for Inner City Lots tax incentives for building new homes or moving in an existing home.  City Hall has a map available that shows these lots.

Building Permit Guide:

1. Download Building Permit Application, or pick up one from City Hall.
2. Establish the value of construction.  This can be set by:official written estimates from a contractor, contractor's contract values, and Planning and Growth Development may estimate the value based on established construction costs.  All of these documents must be provided in your package.
3. Provide 2 copies of the: Site Plan, Foundation Plan, Wood Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, and Cross-section and Details.
4. The permit fee is payable upon application based on the value of construction ($5 per $1000 up to $100 000, then $4 per $1000 thereafter, minimum permit fee of $30.00.).
5. Apply and pay for other necessary permits:

• Water/Sewer Connections - Engineering Services, 306-778-2748 or eng@swiftcurrent.ca
• Moving Permit - Engineering Services, 306-778-2748 or eng@swiftcurrent.ca
• Electrical/Water Meters - Customer Service Desk, 306-778-2731
• Plumbing Permit - Public Health, 306-778-8205
• Electrical Permit - SaskPower, 1-888-757-6937
• Gas Permit - SaskEnergy, 306-778-4151

Any further questions, contact Planning and Growth Development at 306-778-2714 or plng@swiftcurrent.ca

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