New Houses
The information below has been provided to assist in summarizing the typical requirements to obtain a building permit for a new house within the Town of Collingwood. Additional information may be required depending on the application type and individual circumstances.
Drawings that are prepared by a qualified designer (as defined in the Ontario Building Code) must include:
- The qualified designer’s name
- The qualified designer’s registration number
- The qualification identification number of the qualified designer (Building Code Identification Number: BCIN)
- The qualified designer's signature
- The stamp or statement that the qualified designer has reviewed and taken responsibility for the design activities
Note: Property owners may prepare and submit drawings that follow the requirements outlined in the “drawing and specifciations” section below.
This is the standard building permit application form for all building permits.
This form is to be used only where the Owner is not the Applicant.
This checklist summarizes the most common approvals required.
This form summarizes the energy efficiency design requirments of the Ontario Building Code.
The following list of drawings, specifications and documents are required to be submitted with a complete permit application:
- Site Plan
- Approved Lot Grading and Drainage Plan
- TARION Registration Form
- Where applicable a complete On-Site Sewage System Permit Application
- Floor Plan (one per floor)
- Floor and Roof Framing Plans
- Building Elevations (4)
- Building Section (min. 1)
- Mechanical Ventilation Form
- Heat Loss / Heat Gain Calculations and Furnace make /model
- Deed; when lot is created via severance
In many instances before a building permit application can be processed and a permit issued, there are approvals from other agencies that may be required. These approvals are not administered by Building Services. Please ensure all required approvals are complete prior to submitting your application using the
Typical Fees & Charges
A summary of the typical fees and charges are listed below. Additional fees may apply.
Fee or Charge Type | Detached & Semi | Other Multiples |
|---|---|---|
Building Permit Fee | $1.03/ft2 | $1.03/ft2 |
$30,996.00 | $23,380.00 | |
$9,760.00 | $8,092.00 | |
$1,911.00 | $1,911.00 | |
| SMCDSB Education Development Charges | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 |
$400.00 | $400.00 | |
Construction Water Fee | $82.65 | $82.65 |
Other Fees & Charges:
- Black Ash Creek Area Specific Development Charge $5,726.14 per net developable acre (if applicable)
- In-Fill Lots Only: Lot Grading Deposit $3,000.00 (refundable upon grading certification)
- Refundable Inspection Fee: $516.50
Rules for Determining Permit Fees:
(a) The floor area calculation is the sum of the areas of all floors including finished basement areas, balconies, lofts, mezzanines, habitable attic spaces, mechanical penthouses and shall be measured to the outer face of the exterior walls and to the centre line of party walls, firewalls or demising walls.
(b) Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deductions shall be made for openings within the floor area, i.e. stairs, elevators, ducts.
(c) Unfinished basements for a house are not included in calculating the floor area. A future basement finish is subject to a building permit and fees in accordance with this By-law.
(d) A garage serving a house to which it is attached or built-in shall not be included in the floor area calculations.
(e) Decks and wood burning fireplaces shall be charged the permit fee in accordance with this By-law in addition to the applicable floor area calculations.
- Complete Applications: 10 Business days
- Incomplete Applications: > 20 Business days
Factors Delaying Permit Processing Time
- Zoning review is completed by the Planning Services Division which is a required Applicable Law. This generally adds an additional 3-5 business days to permit processing time.
- Additional review may be necessary if revisions are requested by your Building Inspector due to incomplete, non-compliant, or unclear drawings.
- Incomplete drawings typically cause the majority of all delays in receiving your building permit. When planning your project, you should consider allocating additional time that may be required for yourself or your designer to revise drawings, and the Building Inspector to review your revised drawings for compliance. This could add several weeks or more depending on availability and complexity.
Submit the complete permit application and supporting documents to Building Services. Application is reviewed for completeness, compliance with the building code and Applicable Law. Application review comments are provided during review to identify any outstanding requirements and to summarize permit fees. Permit issued when review is complete and all fees are paid. Construction begins and inspections scheduled. Building Inspector reviews major phases of construction until Occupancy and/or Final are complete.
Please DO NOT include any personal information on your Building Plans (e.g., the homeowner’s name or phone number). Building Plans submitted for Permit are subject to disclosure in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).