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Portage la Prairie Planning District Documents

Obtaining Single Family Residential Building Permits in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie

The Building/Development permit application is subject to a minimum two (2) day waiting period while plans are being reviewed for approval.

No excavation or construction work will be undertaken until a permit has been issued.

Obtain permits from the Portage la Prairie Planning District.

Refer to the Portage la Prairie Planning District Fee Schedule.

Requirements:

  1. Legal description of property and proof of ownership.
  2. A site plan of the property indicating dimensions from building(s) to property lines and building to building if applicable. A current survey may be required.
  3. Finished grades to be followed at Delta as per Water Stewardship.
  4. A full set of plans for the proposed building, including a stamped engineer’s drawing of the foundation when required.
  5. Supply shop drawings for all engineered components. ie. roof & floor trusses, beams etc.
  6. Building/Development permit fee is based on total value of construction, including labour.
  7. Plumbing permits are required with a schematic of the plumbing.
  8. Approval from the Environment Department for the septic system to be provided. Contact 204-239-3608 for more information.
  9. Regional water hook up contact the Rural Municipality Office 204-857-3821.
  10. Department of Highways approval if building off of Provincial Road allowance. Contact General Office at 204-239-3292.
  11. New driveway access, contact councilor in your Ward. Contact Highways if applicable.
  12. Subdivision, if applicable, is processed through Provincial Community and Regional Planning. Contact 204-239-3347.
  13. Water Resources permit required if in reservoir area. Contact 1-204-250-5095.
  14. Electrical permits obtain from Manitoba Hydro.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

NOTE: This is an approximate list of items that may be required. 

 

 
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