Town of Canton, Connecticut
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT

telephone 860-693-7854
fax 860-693-7884

Located on the Second Floor of Town Hall, the Building Department's hours of operation are listed below:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:15AM to 4:30PM
Wednesday - 8:15AM to 6:45PM
Friday - 8:15AM to 12Noon

Building Official Francis J. Jasmin may be contacted at the above referenced phone number or via e-mail at fjasmin@townofcantonct.org.  The Department's Adminstrative Assistant Harriet Boyko may be contacted via at hboyko@townofcantonct.org

Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes sets forth the need, duties, requirements and conditions for the Building Department.  Chapter 541, part Ia of the CGS also states that all towns, cities and boroughs in the State of Connecticut shall use this code as their Building Code.  This department is responsible for issuing all building and associated permits.  Plan review, various inspections and the issuance of certificates of occupancy or completion are among the duties of the office.  The Building Official also serves as ADA Coordinator, issues driveway permits and inspects driveway aprons.


Building Permits

The cost of a building permit is $14.00 per $1,000 of estimated cost, subject to a minimum fee of $28.00 (for permits with an estimated cost of up to $2,000.00).  The Building Official requests that you do not compute your own cost and encourages you to contact the Building Department with any questions regarding fees.  We also encourage you to contact the Building Department to obtain permit applications. 

Please click on the appropriate link below for information regarding:

Check List To Obtain Building Permits

Required Inspections

Requirements for Certificates Of Occupancy or Certificates of Completion

Driveway Bonds