Contact(s)
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
|
City of Orillia COVID-19 Building Permit Application Process The City of Orillia Building Division will now be accepting appointments for building permit drop-off, and permit pick-up. Appointments can be made through the appointment booking page at orillia.ca. Staff will not be reviewing the permit applications at the counter or providing consultation. Payment can be made for the application and associated fees via debit or cheque. The City of Orillia Building Division will still be accepting the submission of Building Permit applications by e-mail. This will allow homeowners, contractors, renovators and business owners to apply for Building Permits without the need to submit paper drawings or paper application forms. Building Permit applications can also be mailed, sent via courier, or dropped off in the City of Orillia dropbox. If you wish to still submit your permit electronically, please follow the guideline below when submitting your Building Permit application electronically. Guideline to Electronic Building Permit Submission This Building Permit application process will remain in effect until further notice. |
The Building Division is responsible for:
- Reviewing and enforcing compliance with the Ontario Building Code
- Issuing of building permits
- Inspecting buildings under construction
- Administering Property Standards
- Administering the Development Charges By-law
- Administering the Sign By-law
- Responding to inquiries from solicitors and general public
Please note:
City Development Charges increased February 1, 2020.
For more information on development charges, click here.
| Building a Deck, Fence or Shed |
| Click here for more information on building a deck, fence or shed. |
| Building By-Law |
| Click here for the latest building by-law. |
| Building Code Updates |
| Click here for the latest building code updates. |
| Building Compliance |
| Click here for more information on how to ensure a property is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code/City's by-law. |
| Building Permits |
| Click here for more information on applying for a building permit. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Click here for FAQ's. |
| Get A Locate Before You Dig |
| Click here for contact information for Ontario One Call. |
| Permit Reports |
| Click here for the latest building permit report. |
| Property Standards |
| Click here for more information on what to do if you have a concern with a dwelling you are renting. |
| Sign Permits |
| Click here for more information on applying for a sign permit. |
| Swimming Pool Permits |
| Click here for more information on when you need a swimming pool permit. |
| Tents & Other Temporary Structures |
| Click here for more information on when you need a permit for an event tent and other temporary structures. |
The City of Orillia Web site includes links to Web pages or sites operated by third parties that will take you away from our site to destinations over which we have no control. Our privacy statement does not apply to the sites of third parties and we do not assume any responsibility for the actions of third parties. We encourage you to review the policies of these sites yourself upon your arrival.
We attempt to make our website documents Accessible however, some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA Accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact 705-329-7258
