Building and Property

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is happy to help you with your latest project. The Town issues permits for:

• New construction, repairs and renovation building permits
• Demolition permit
• Change of use building permit
• Well and Septic Systems
• Entranceways
• Pool Enclosures
• Signs
• Special Event Tent Permit

Building permits allow the municipality to protect the interests of both individuals and the community.  By reviewing building plans before any work is done, the municipality can ensure that buildings comply with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Conservation Authorities, and the local planning department, official plan and zoning by-laws.  

When do I Need a Building Permit?

Building without a permit can result in costly fines. Please view our Building Guide to see if your project requires a building permit. If you're still unsure whether or not your structure requires a permit, contact our Building Department. 

Call Before You Dig

If you are planning to dig, build or excavate, it is important that you locate all of your utility lines first. In fact, under Ontario regulations, it is the law. To have municipal infrastructure located, please contact Ontario One Call to register your locate request.

Apply For a Permit

We have launched with Cloudpermit which is best supported on Google Chrome, Apple Safari,  and Mozzila Firefox browsers. Internet Explorer is not currently supported. All building/septic permit applications will now be accepted through our online portal.

If you are having difficulty with Cloudpermit and have verified that you are using one of the supported browsers listed above and have reviewed the Cloudpermit Guide please contact the Building Division for assistance at 519-534-1400 or by logging a ticket with the support system (upper right hand corner on the Cloudpermit main page).

Apply for a building permit 

Permit Fees

Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Change of Use, Pool, Special Event Tent

Building Permit fees Type of Building  Fee  New residential, additions, alterations or repairs  $1.35 per sq ft Minimum $200  New residential accessory structures, carports, decks, retrofits, pool  $0.80 per sq ft Minimum $150  Industrial, Commercial, Institutional building  $1.40 per sq ft Minimum $250  Farm Buildings (not dwellings)  $0.25 per sq ft Minimum $100  Demolitions  $125 flat fee  Change of use, renewal permits, other  $150 flat fee  Wood burning systems  $100 flat fee  Plumbing (newly constructed, repaired, or altered)  $150 flat fee  School portables  $150 flat fee  Tents  $75 flat fee  Pre-engineered fabric buildings  $500 flat fee  Designated structures  $2,000 flat fee

Septic System

Septic Type Fee Class 2 or 3 (new or replacement) $250 Class 4 or 5 (new or replacement) $500 Class 4 or 5 tank replacement or class 4 leaching bed repair $200 Change of Use $100 Demolition $100 Renewal $100 Building Assessment application or change of use basic review $100

Entrance Permit

Entrance permit Description Fee Entrance $165 Entrance Permit additional inspection $40 Cut Permit $165 Sidewalk cut deposit (certified cheque) $500 Road cut deposit (certified cheque) $1000 Curb cut deposit (certified cheque) $500 Cut permit inspection $40

Sign Permit

Sign permit Description Fee Tourism destination sign - 12" x 48" blue with white lettering $237.30 Wiarton business directional signs - 6 1/4" x 30" blue with white lettering $113 911 blades No charge 911 posts $15 911 blade and post installation $45 Portable signs (60 days) $45 Portable signs (120 days) $90 Portable signs - non-profit - (maximum 30 days) $20 Billboard or ground sign $400 Removal of unauthorized sign $50 House sign for properties of interest (heritage) Actual cost

Development Charges

In 2016, the Town implemented Development Charges.  Development Charges apply to the areas known as South Wiarton and Outside of South Wiarton - both areas are in and immediately around the community of Wiarton.  Development Charges are due upon the issuance of a building permit - some exceptions apply.