Building and Renovating

Are you thinking of building or renovating? A building permit must be obtained from the Town of BWG before you begin most construction projects within the municipality.

Building and Sign Permits

Please visit our Building Projects Guides and Forms page for detailed information on various project types.

All of the applicable documents and checklists for your building permit application can be found on our Building Forms and Building Fees pages.

Building permit applications can now be submitted online via our new platform! Please visit Electronic Submission - CityView Portal for more information.

When is a Building Permit Required?

Construct any new building over ten square metres in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property;
Change the use of a building;
Excavate or construct a foundation;
Construct a seasonal building; or
Undertake work regarding the installation, alteration, extension or repair of an on-site sewage system.

If you are unsure whether a building permit is required for your project, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Does your project require conservation approval?

Any proposed development that falls within a regulated area may require a permit from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) or Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA).

You can use the search tool on their online interactive map to determine if your property is within a regulated area (LSRCA and NVCA).

Due to long turnaround time to obtain the conservation approval permit or letter of clearance, it is recommended that you complete this step prior to your building permit application submission.

Property Information

If you are the current property owner on title and would like to request the following information for your property:

History of Permit Applications
Drawings (Architectural, Mechanical, Structural, Septic, etc.)

Please download and complete the Request of Information form, and submit your application to Building Division email.

We recommend applying for Request of Information ahead of time to be placed in queue.

Building Inspections

Inspection requests must be received before 3 pm in order to be scheduled for the following business day.

Book a Building Inspection

Should you complete construction without the required inspection(s), the Chief Building Official may require work to be uncovered in accordance with the Building Code Act.

Building Complaints

If you believe construction activities are being conducted without the necessary permits and/or required inspections, you may file a complaint by email or via the MyBWG app. You will need to include the following details in your complaint: your name, address, phone number, address and other details pertaining to your complaint.

Although we investigate all complaints, personal information and investigation details remain strictly confidential.

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