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New 2024 Ontario Building Code

Information to help you build or renovate your home, property or business.

The Municipal Offices

(courier shipments not mailing)
55 Ste. Marie St., Unit 301
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 0W6

Phone: 705-445-1030

Email: building@collingwood.ca

Building By-law BL2019-039 

Schedule "A": 2022 Building Permit Fees

Please also reference our Interactive Permits Dashboard and our Interactive Permits Storyboard!

Building & Sign Permits

Step 1: Planning Your Project

Before planning your project, find out what Zoning By-laws and other Applicable Laws apply to your project.

Step 2: Submit Your Permit Application

Different forms, drawings, and other documents are required depending on the type of your project. You’ll need to submit these when you apply for your permit. Refer to the applicable permit checklist for your project:

Your building permit application must include:

  1. Completed application forms
  2. A Zoning Certificate (residential projects only)
  3. Drawings and supporting documentation
  4. The applicable permit fee

Step 3: Construction & Inspections

When and How to Request Inspections

All new construction in Collingwood shall have an inspection done by Town Building Inspectors. Buildings must meet the minimum health and safety requirements of the Ontario Building Code, the Building Code Act, the Building By-law, and other applicable Laws and Standards. Town Inspectors also conduct special investigations of illegal construction and unsafe buildings.

Building Permit Frequently Asked Questions

Building By-Law & Permit Fees

Building Permits Issued Reports