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 When is a building permit required

•  Construct a new building or structure greater then 10 sqm - Excluding unattached storage sheds less than 15 sqm and less than 1 storey that do not have plumbing, as per OBC amendments found here;
• Additions to existing buildings;
• Repair, renovate, add to, alter or demolish an existing building;
• Prefabricated buildings;
• Relocation of existing buildings
• Install a new septic system, plumbing, drains, sewers, etc;
• Build a deck, shed, boathouse, retaining wall, etc;
• Install solar panels on a building

Please note that for a dock or boathouse entirely in public water is exempt from the requirement of a building permit. Contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 705-725-7500

If you are unsure if your projects requires a permit, please contact the Building Department and we will help you with all of your questions and inquiries. If you build without a building permit, you are subject to administrative fees as per the by-law.

 What other approvals will I need to get?

More information on Applicable Law can be found in Section 1.4.1.3. of the Ontario Building Code.

 What to include in the building permit submission?

• Digital copy of the completed applicable law checklist
• Completed digital Permit Application file if you are applying by email only
• Completed digital Schedule 1 file if you are applying by email only 
• Digital copy of complete building drawings ( Architectural, Structural, Trusses, Floor, Mechanical etc)
• A digital copy of your Pre-Permit Zoning or Site Plan Approval and other applicable law as on the checklist (Obtained from the Planning department)

• Digital copies of all other applicable law approvals as required for your project.

If you are submitting an application by phone or email it must be submitted in PDF and/or Word format. Please follow the instructions on how to scan documents to PDF by phone. Priority will be given to applications on Cloudpermit.

** If you are encountering difficulties at the attachment stage, please message through the Cloudpermit messaging system for assistance**

Building Permit Application Forms

• Applicable Law Form
• Building Permit Application Forms
• Schedule 1 - Designer Information
• Owner/Designer Declaration Form
• Agent Authorization Form
• Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form
• Septic Permit Application
• Schedule 2 - Sewage System Installer Information
• Septic Calculation Worksheet
• Commitment to General Review by Architect and Engineer

All applications must be submitted by PDF and/or Word format.  If you are submitting an application by phone or email, please follow the instructions on how to scan documents to PDF by phone. Priority will be given to applications on Cloudpermit.

 Guides and Sample Drawings

Example of how to fill out an application form and schedule (For email submission only)

Building Permit Complete Application Checklist - Generic Checklist for New Builds

Deck Design information guide to help you with your deck projects.

Building Drawings Detail Checklist - an example of information that needs to be shown

Septic System Setback Requirements per the Ontario Building Code

A chart showing the minimum setbacks for a septic system

Information working near Hydro Lines

Projects that require a Notice of Project from the Ministry of Labour

How long is a Building Permit valid?

Building Permit Fees

Fees for building permits may vary depending on the type of work required. Review the Building Permit Fees for details on specific fees. For more information or questions, please contact the building department.

When developing a vacant property or expanding and industrial, commercial or institutional use, Simcoe County and Ramara development charges apply in accordance with the Development Charges by-law. For more information visit our development charges page.

Building Inspections

• Civic Address
• Type of Inspection
• Date of inspection
• Contact Details