Notice of Service Changes for the Township of Amaranth
As of January 1, 2025, the Township of Amaranth will be providing Building Services directly to their residents. Please visit their website for more information.
Dufferin County’s Building Division is ready to support the community with permit applications, document requests, and general information.
The County provides building services for Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, and Shelburne.
If you are constructing or demolishing in the Town of Orangeville, please visit their website. For zoning information, please reach out to your local Town/Township. Click here for contact information.
Building permits are not required for detached structures that are less than 15m², unless there is plumbing. Even if your project does not require a building permit, zoning approval from your local Town/Township may still be required. Please contact them directly.
The 2024 Ontario Building Code comes into effect January 1st, 2025
Dufferin County’s Building Services Division is proud to process all permit applications online through the CityView Portal.
We are dedicated to ensuring you have all the information required to make the process as smooth as possible. Before applying:
1. Register for a Portal account here.
2. Ensure you have all required documents together to make a complete application package. Scroll through our website — we have checklists, help documents, fee information, and more available!
3. Have questions or would like to set up a meeting with someone on our team? We can be reached Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm by calling 519-941-2816 ext. 2700, or by emailing building@dufferincounty.ca.
We value your input!
As part of our commitment to providing excellent customer service, we have developed a survey to help us identify what is working well with the permitting process and where there are areas for improvement. Your feedback is valued and plays a vital role in shaping the future of building services in Dufferin County.
Considering constructing an Accessory Residential Unit? Our permit guides will help you through the application process!
Annual Reports
The Building Services Division provides services to 7 municipalities in Dufferin County, encompassing approximately 1,470.7 square kilometres. We ensure all buildings defined under the Ontario Building Code comply with the minimum standards set out by the Province, to protect the health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.
Contact Building Services
30 Centre Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1 519-941-2816 ext. 2700 building@dufferincounty.ca
8:30 am – 4:30 pm