Apply for your Building Permit online
The Municipality of Lakeshore is pleased to offer community members Cloudpermit – an online system to apply for and track your building permits.
The Cloudpermit building permit system allows you to apply for and to see the status of your application anywhere, any time. You can start an application and finish it later and receive email updates on the status of your permit application.
To get started, click the button below:
For questions, please contact 519-728-2700 or email Building@Lakeshore.ca.Need help with applying through Cloudpermit?
- 'Cloudpermit - How to Submit a Building Permit Application' - video
- 'How to Send a Message on Cloudpermit' - video
- 'How to Request Inspections' - video
- 'Applying for a Building Permit through Cloudpermit' - Document
Building Permit Fees
- Please refer to the current Municipality of Lakeshore's User Fee by-law for applicable building permit fees.
- Please refer to the current Municipality of Lakeshore Development Charges Bylaw.
Inspection Information
- Inspection information will be provided with all permits.
- Please ensure that inspection requests are made 24-48 hours in advance.
- To book your inspection, please call the office at 519-728-2700.
Timelines
Most permits require 10 business days to process. The Ontario Building Code stipulates timelines for permit issuance. Processing timelines commence once all required information is received (including ERCA / LTVCA / County Roads approvals).
Type of Permit | Timeline |
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Single Family Dwelling (SFD) House addition / Renovation Shed / Garage / Pole Barn |
10 Business days |
Pools / Decks / Fences |
10 Business days or better |
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional |
Please call our office for timeframes |
Residential Permits
Residential – New Home Construction |
Building permits are required for all new single-family dwellings. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Renovations and Additions |
Building permits are required for all additions to residential buildings and most renovations. Renovations such as a finished basement require building permits. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Sewage Systems |
All sewage systems require building permits for both new installations and repairs or replacement of existing systems. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Accessory Buildings |
Building permits are required for all accessory buildings (greater than 15 square metres) such as sheds, pool houses and detached garages. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Decks |
Building permits are required for all accessory buildings (greater than 15 square metres) such as sheds, pool houses and detached garages. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Swimming Pools |
Building permits are required for all swimming pools which are capable of holding more than 24” of water. Forms and documents you will need at time of submission.
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Residential – Fences |
Building permits are required for all fence installation. Forms and documents you will need at time of submission.
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Agricultural Permits
Agricultural Buildings – Livestock and manure storage |
New and expanding livestock buildings and manure storages must comply with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) formula provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Prior to issuance of a building permit for a new or expanding operation or manure storage system, a letter of approval will be required from OMAFRA. Please contact OMAFRA for further information in this regard. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Agricultural buildings – Not housing livestock or manure storage |
Building Permits are required for all farm buildings such as grain bins, silos and drive sheds. Forms, documents, and approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Other Permits
Sign Permits |
Forms, Documents and Approvals you will need at time of submission:
The following are required documents you will need to attach to your Cloudpermit application:
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Demolition Permits |
Demolition permits are required prior to the demolition of any building with the exception of farm buildings. Forms, documents and approvals you will need at time of submission:
Prior to demolition, please ensure the following:
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Tent Permits |
Tent permits are required prior to the installation of any tent larger than 60 m2 in area. Forms, documents and approvals you will need at time of submission:
Tents less than 60 m² in area
Tents between 61 m² and 225 m² in area
The following documents are required at time permit application is submitted:
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Additional Information
Please note, when building permits are finalized, the information of the improvement, construction or change to the property is provided to the Municipal Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This will result in an increase to the assessed value of the property. Information of this increase is provided to the Municipality and will result in supplementary bills being charged. Lakeshore offers pre-authorized payment options to assist with the future bills.
- Failure to obtain Building permits can result in costly construction delays or legal action.
- You must comply with the Ontario Building Code.
- Please note, 24-48 hours notice is required for all inspections.
- Reviewed drawings shall be made available on site to the inspector at all times.
- For electrical and natural gas related projects, please contact your utility provider for permitting requirements.
- In many cases, designers or contractors will obtain permits on your behalf. This requires you to complete and authorization form to allow the contractor to apply for permits. Regardless, as the building owner, you are responsible for complying with all building requirements. Some projects may require a letter of commitment from an Architect / Engineer.
- Please note - the applicant can invite you to the Cloudpermit application and sign off can be completed digitally.
When is a permit not required?
You do not require a Building Permit for the following:
- Replace existing same-size doors and windows (subject to distance from property lines)
- Install siding on small residential buildings (subject to distance from property lines)
- Build a roofless deck under 8" from ground that is not attached to a building
- Build a utility shed under 160 sq. feet
- Re-shingle a roof
- Dry-wall or plaster
- Paint or decorate
- Install kitchen cabinets / bathroom cabinets
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