Building Services

 Create your Cloudpermit account

To get started with Cloudpermit, you need to create an account. 

• Go to the Cloudpermit site.
• Click “Create Now”
• Type in your email address.
• Cloudpermit will send a verification email to the account provided.
• Open the email and complete the registration process.  Note: the email link is valid for 24 hours.

Next time you visit the Cloudpermit, click "Log in Now" and enter your email address and password. 

 How to apply for a building permit using Cloudpermit

Go to the Cloudpermit site and log in.

• Click the “Create A New Application” button in the upper right-hand corner.
• Create a New Project. Please use your address as the project name. Then select NEXT.
• Provide the Location where the work will be taking place.
• Select the correct municipality drop-down menu. Type in your address, street or roll number, OR locate the property on the map. Once you have the correct location (it appears under the map), select NEXT.
• Select the Application Type and Category appropriate for your project. Then select NEXT.
• At this point, you’ll see a Summary. Check if the information is accurate. To make changes, use the “Back” button. If everything is correct, select ”Finish and Create”

Follow the instructions on the Cloudpermit site by adding the required parties to the application and uploading the required forms and drawings. Once this is complete select “Submit Application”.

For additional details on using Cloudpermit as an applicant or a building professional, please see Cloudpermit's User Guide.

Building permit applications and fees

When you need a permit:

• Projects that require a Building Permit
• Working without a permit

Planning a wedding or outdoor event?  

• Tent Permit Application Submission Guide
• Check list to be completed and returned

Planning to construct or demolish?

• Schedule 1 - Designer Information form
• Schedule 2 - Sewage System Installer Information form 
• Utility Notification Form for Demolition Permits
• Residential Permit Application Guidelines

Pool and fences:

• By-Law 2017-58
• Example of a Pool Site Plan
• Pool Safety
• Pool Fence Enclosure Permit Application Guide

Signs:

• Sign Permit Guidelines

Private sewage systems:

• Guide to the Installation of Private Sewage Disposal Systems and Single Lot Development

• Individual Sewage Treatment Worksheet

Other Building Service's resources:

• Mandatory Inspection Guide
• Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Permit Submission Guideline
• Building by-Law No. 2022-01 - being a bylaw respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections​
• Applicable Law Checklist form

Permit review process

Applications are processed as quickly as possible. Speed of processing depends on the complexity of the application, the completeness of drawings and information, and if referral to other departments is required. 

If a zoning change or minor variance is necessary, or if building plans must be altered to comply with the building codes, changes must be approved before a Building Permit is issued. Upon approval, the construction must proceed as approved in the review process. 

Required inspections are conducted by the Building Inspector at each major phase of construction. The inspector ensures the project is carried out according to the Building Code, the Building Permit and the approved building plans. 

Each inspection must be requested with 24 hours notice given to the Building Inspector. If the work does not conform to approved plans or the building code, the owner will be notified.

If the violation is deemed serious enough, the Building Inspector may post a stop-work order to be in effect until the issue is fixed. If work on the project continues, legal action may be taken against the builder/owner. 

Call before you dig

Call Ontario One Call before you dig: 1-800-400-2255.

Electrical safety permits

If you are doing any electrical work, you will need an electrical safety permit from the Electrical Safety Authority.