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# Permits
For most construction, demolition, and renovation projects a Development and/or Building Permit is required before work begins. Other permits for electrical, gas and plumbing may also be necessary. Please view the table below to see some of the circumstances you may need a permit for.
Depending on the complexity of your proposed development, additional information about engineering and servicing may be required with your Development or Building Permit application submission. To learn more, please visit the Engineering and Infrastructure page.
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **If you are:** | **You may need a permit for:** | | | | |
| | **Development** | **Building** | **Electrical** | **Plumbing** | **Gas** |
| Building a new home or building | X | X | X | X | X |
| Building a deck 2 feet high or higher | X | X | | | |
| Adding a shed 107 square feet in floor area or greater | | X | | | |
| Adding a shed over 160 square feet | X | X | | | |
| Building a detached garage | X | X | X | | X |
| Developing a basement | | X | X | X | X |
| Adding a secondary suite | X | X | X | X | X |
| Building an addition | X | X | X | X | X |
| Doing exterior structural renovations | X | X | | | |
| Doing interior renovations | | X | X | X | X |
| Relocating a manufactured home | X | X | X | X | X |
| Installing a wood-burning stove | | X | | | |
| Demolishing a building | X | X | | | |
| Installing a hot tub | | X | X | | |
##### Building Permits
Building Permits (issued as Occupancy Permits) are required for:
* New commercial, industrial and institutional projects regardless of construction.
* Additions to commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
* Alterations to commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
* Change of use or occupancy to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
**Please note**: Every Building Permit automatically expires if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 90 days, or is suspended, or abandoned for a period of 120 days at any time after the work is commenced.
Building Permits are not required for:
* Fences
* Sheds under 107 sq. ft. in floor area
* Decks under 2 ft. in height
**Please contact the Town of Ponoka at 403-783-0119 or** permits@ponoka.ca **for more information on what permits may be required for your development.**
**Please note:** The information on the Town website is for information purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between this website and any Provincial or Federal requirements (i.e. Safety Codes, Industry Canada), the Provincial or Federal requirements shall prevail.
**For more information, please click on the links below:**
## Development Permit Forms
* Letter of Intent
* Letter of Authorization
* Development Permit Application Form - Residential Small
* Development Permit Application Form - Residential Large
* Development Permit Application Form - Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed Use
* Development Permit Application Fees
## Safety Codes Permit Forms
* Letter of Intent
* Letter of Authorization
* Building Permit Application Form
* Electrical Permit Application Form
* Plumbing Permit Application Form
* Gas Permit Application Form
* Private Sewage Permit Application Form
* Safety Code Permit Fees
## Additional Information About Permits
* Building Permit Requirements Checklist
* Accessory Building Requirements Checklist
* Additions Requirements Checklist
* Mobile and Manufactured Home Requirements Checklist
* Decks, Guardrails, Handrails and Stairs Requirements Checklist
* Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Information
* Cross Section Checklist
## Building Permit Statistics
To view the building statistics in the Town of Ponoka, please click here.