Permits Inspections and Fees
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is now offering residents, builders, and the business community 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, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application. You can even request building inspections!
Getting Starting with Cloudpermit: A step-by-step walk through from login to submitting your first application is available here:
Permit applications can also be made through the mail, email or in person ant the Municipal Office by printing and completing all required forms, and submitting them with your project drawings.
Residential Permits
Residential permits are required for new construction projects, additions and some renovations, and for accessory buildings, decks and swimming pools.
New Construction |
Building permits are required for all new single family dwellings.Forms you will need:
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Renovations and Additions |
Building permits are required for all additions to residential buildings and most renovations. Renovations such as finished basements, installing roof mounted solar panels, installing new plumbing appliances, changing types of heating systems, etc. require building permits.Forms you will need:
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Accessory Buildings & Decks |
Building permits are required for all accessory buildings (greater than 10 square metres) such as sheds, decks (more than 2 feet above grade) and detached garages.Forms you will need:
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Swimming Pools |
Building permits are required for all swimming pools which are capable of holding more than 24" of water. Forms you will need:
Building Permit Application (or through Cloudpermit) Information you'll need to provide with this form:
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Agriculture Buildings
Permits are required for the construction of agricultural buildings, these permits are also available on Cloudpermit. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact our Building and Planning team.
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 Food 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 you will need:
Information you'll need to provide with these forms:
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Not Housing Livestock or Containing Manure Storage |
Building permits are required for all farm buildings such as grain bins, silos and drive sheds. Forms you will need:
Information you'll need to provide with these forms:
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Other Permits
Permits are required for a number of improvements or additions to your property.
Sewage Systems |
All sewage systems with the exception of portable toilets (Class One Pit Privies) require building permits for both new installations and repairs or replacement of existing systems. Forms you will need:
Information you'll need to provide with these forms:
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Signage |
Building permits are required for all signs referenced in the Building By-law Forms you will need:
Information you will need to provide with these forms:
Other information Sign By-law (link) |
Demolition |
Demolition permits are required prior to the demolition of any building with the exception of farm buildings. Prior to demolition, please ensure the following:
Forms you will need: Building Permit Application (or through Cloudpermit) |
Building Permit Fees
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Please refer to the current Fees By-law (Schedule B) for applicable building permit fees
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Please refer to our Development Charges By-Law for applicable Development Charge Fees
Booking an Inspections
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Inspection information will be provided with all permits.
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Please ensure that inspection requests are made at least one day in advance.
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To book your inspection, use the inspection option in the online Cloudpermit system OR contact the Building Department by email or phone.