Local Links & Other Agencies

The approval of a permit from our office does not relieve an applicant from meeting additional regulations or restrictions from other Government Bodies or agencies.  Therefore please contact the following departments as required.
  • Radon, is it in your home?- Canadian Cancer Society website http://www.cancer.ca/en/prevention-and-screening/reduce-cancer-risk/get-involved-mb/radon-in-manitoba/?region=mb
  • If you intend to alter or change the way surface water is dispersed or drains from your property – Contact the Conservation Office at 204-642-6070.
  • If you have questions regarding Property Assessment Values or Property Taxes - Contact the Department of Assessment at 204-785-5092.
  • If you need to know the current elevation of your land in order to meet Zoning By-law construction elevations – Contact Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management at 204-945-2121 or 204-945-8373.
  • If you own property adjacent to a Provincial Road or Highway - Contact the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Department.
  • If you have questions regarding Septic Fields and Holding Tanks – Contact the Department of Environment at 204-785-5030.
  • If you have questions regarding Wells or Provincial Drainage Systems – Contact Water Stewardship at 204-642-6095.
  • If you have questions regarding electrical requirements or need an electrical permit – Contact Manitoba Hydro at:  Arborg Office 204-376-2277 Toll Free Line  1-888-624-9376.
  • If you require information about Public Reserve, Culvert/Driveway Installations, Sewer and Water Hook-up, Lot grade permits (lot grade applicable in the RM of Gimli and Town of Winnipeg Beach) contact your Local Municipal Office at:  
 RM of Gimli:  Ph: 204-642-6650 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    
 Town of Arborg:  Ph: 204-376-2647 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    
 Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton:  Ph: 204-376-2391 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
 Town of Winnipeg Beach:  Ph: 204-389-2698 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.