Building Permits & Inspection

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DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?

Whenever you are planning to construct, place, alter, repair, renovate, demolish, remove, add or change any building or residence within the City of Swift Current, you may require a Building Permit.

If you wish to build, an Application for Building Permit needs to be filled out for projects such as:

Garage - for a Garage Permit (click here)
Shed - for a Shed Permit (click here)
Deck - for a Deck Permit (click here)
Retaining Wall - for a Retaining Wall Permit (click here)
Addition to Existing Building - for a Permit for an Addition (click here)
Pools & Hot Tubs`

QUICK CLICK for the 2024 Building Permit Application

EXCEPTIONS:

Fences
Detached Structure less than 100 ft2
Deck under 18” from the ground
Interior non-structural work (painting, patching, decorating, flooring, installing cabinets or shelves)
Replacing same size doors and windows
Replacing shingles
Replacing stucco or siding

WHAT ARE THE RISKS IF I DO NOT GET A PERMIT?

As an owner, you are responsible for any fees or penalties that arise from not obtaining a Building Permit. If work has already started without a Building Permit you may face the following penalties:

Delay in work (all work must stop during time of processing your Permit application)
A possibility of removal of work that was started prior to a Building Permit
A possibility of extra work needed
A possibility of legal and financial issues when selling your property or making an insurance claim

HOW DO I OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT?

For all new permit applications for building, moving and/or demolition, you must first consult with the City’s Development Officer to ensure zoning bylaw compliance.

To access the City of Swift Current’s permit applications for building, moving and/or demolition, you can contact building services using these options:

Phone: 306-778-2714

Email: bldg@swiftcurrent.ca

Online: Building Permits & Inspection

The City’s Bylaw & Licensing Official will also continue to manage permit applications for all permanent and temporary signs.

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