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| IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
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City of Orillia COVID-19 Building Permit Application Process As of January 12th, 2021 the City of Orillia Building Division will not be providing in-person appointments. The Building Division will be accepting the submission of Building Permit applications by e-mail, mail and courier. If a permit must be submitted in hardcopy, it can be dropped off in the City of Orillia after hours drop slot (outside the main doors). Permits with large drawings can be dropped off at the designated box at the customer service desk in the main lobby at City Hall during office hours. Please note applications will continue to be reviewed however only permits for essential projects will be issued. To submit your permit electronically, please follow the guideline below. 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:
Effective January 1, 2021 the building permit fees have increased. See Schedule A.
City Development Charges will be increasing February 1, 2021.
For more information on development charges, click here.
| Building a Deck, Fence or Shed |
| Information on building a deck, fence or shed |
| Building By-Law |
| Latest building by-law |
| Building Code Updates |
| Latest building code updates |
| Building Compliance |
| Information on how to ensure a property is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code/City's by-law |
| Building Permits |
| Information on applying for a building permit |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| FAQ's |
| Get A Locate Before You Dig |
| Contact information for Ontario One Call |
| Permit Reports |
| Latest building permit report |
| Property Standards |
| For more information on what to do if you have a concern with a dwelling you are renting, visit our Property Standards page. |
| Sign Permits |
| For more information on applying for a sign permit, visit our Sign Permit page. |
| Swimming Pool Permits |
| For more information on when you need a swimming pool permit, visit our Swimming Pool permits page |
| Tents & Other Temporary Structures |
| Event tent and other temporary structures |
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