Building Services

The Building Department is responsible for ensuring that all construction in the Municipality meets the required standards outlined in the Ontario Building Code, the Municipality's zoning by-laws and other applicable laws and regulations. The building permit process ensures these requirements are achieved to protect the interests of homeowners, developers and the community.

A building permit is a licence which grants legal permission to begin construction of any new structure, addition or renovation. The Building Department can provide you with the necessary forms, documents and approvals specific to your application. When you submit your application further documentation may be required if identified through the review process.

ALL BUILDING PERMITS CAN NOW BE APPLIED FOR ONLINE THROUGH OUR ONLINE BUILDING PERMIT SOFTWARE CLOUDPERMIT.

Features of Cloudpermit

Apply for and see the status of your permit application anywhere, at any time
You can start an application and finish it later
Receive email updates on the status of your permit application
A record of permit documents will be retained under your online profile for future reference
Request inspections online with inspection results sent straight to your email

Create your Cloudpermit account

How to get started with Cloudpermit you will need to create an account. Note: you will need an email address to use the system.

Go to the Cloudpermit site.
Click on “Create Now” found under the Register for an account column.
Provide your email address.
Cloudpermit will send an email to the address you have provided.
Open the email and complete the registration process. Note: this email you receive is only valid for 24 hours.

Next time you visit the site or if you have used the system before you will just login using your email and password under the Log in column.

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, and give it a name. Please use your address as the project name. Then select NEXT.
Provide the Location where the work will be taking place. (Ensure to change to the applicable municipality drop-down menu). You can then type in your address, street or roll number, OR you can find your 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. If you need to make changes, use the “Back” button. If everything is correct, select ”Finish and Create”

At this point you can 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

Planning a wedding or outdoor event?

Planning to construct or demolish?

Pool and fences:

Permit review process

Applications are processed as quickly as possible depending on the complexity of the application, the completeness of drawings and information submitted 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, then the changes must be approved before a Building Permit can be issued. Upon approval of the proposed construction, a Building Permit is granted to the applicant. The construction must proceed as approved in the review process.

There will be inspections required for the project which will be conducted by the Building Inspector at each major phase of the construction. The Inspector's duty is to ensure that the project is being carried out according to the Building Code, the Building Permit and the approved building plans. The individual responsible for the project must request each inspection with 24 hours advance notice given to the Building Inspector. If the Building Official finds, upon inspection, that some work does not conform to the approved plans or code, the owner will be advised (possibly with an order) that the situation is to be remedied.

If the violation is deemed serious enough, the Building Official may post a stop-work order which will be in effect until the problem is resolved. If work on the project continues without resolution of the problem, legal action may be taken against the builder/owner. The builder must also bring any proposed deviations from the original plan to the attention of the Building Official so that they be approved or rejected in the same manner as the original building plans.

Call before you dig

Are you looking to build a deck or fence, put in a pool, or even do some landscaping? Digging in the wrong spot could damage the underground network of utility lines thereby putting your property. Call Ontario One Call before you dig – 1-800-400-2255. The services provided by ON1Call are free and are in place to protect you and your community from the loss of services and costly consequences that may occur.

Electrical safety permits

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