The Province of Ontario, through the ,Ontario Heritage Act has enacted legislation to assist its citizens with the protection and preservation of the province’s heritage resources.
According to the Ontario Heritage Act, no owner of designated property shall alter the property or permit the alteration of the property if the alteration is likely to affect the property’s heritage attributes, unless the owner applies to the council of the municipality and receives written consent. This consent is obtained through a Heritage Permit.
Heritage Permits are applicable for all individually designated properties (under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) and all properties located within the boundaries of the Heritage Conservation Districts (under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act). To determine whether or not your property is designated, please refer to your local city, Heritage Planning website or contact Heritage Staff.
A building permit will not be issued by the City’s Building and Licensing Division for a property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act until the applicant has received approval for the Heritage Permit. A Heritage Permit should not be confused with a Building Permit.
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