Missing/No permit records at the Town for a newer home? Anyone else dealt with this?
Hey everyone,
I'm looking into a property in Stouffville and ran into a weird issue with the town's building department. The house isn't even that old, but the Town claims they have absolutely no closed permit files or records on file for it.
Has anyone else dealt with Whitchurch-Stouffville just... not having records for a relatively modern build? Is it common for them to purge files after a certain timeframe, or does this mean it was genuinely built without permits?
Also, if the town clerks are being slow to respond, what’s the best way to actually get a copy of the original building plans? Does going into the physical offices with owner authorization work better than email?
Appreciate any insights or past experiences!