How to Submit a Building Application
Building applications and requests for inspections can now be submitted online through Cloudpermit.
This online tool allows you to see the status of your application at any time and from any location. You will get updates on the progress of your application throughout the e-permitting application process.
New to Cloudpermit?
Get more information on our Cloudpermit information page.
Construct or Demolish Permit
New applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit.
To construct or demolish single family dwelling (SFD), cottage, additions or accessory structures the following applications may be required:
- Building Permit Application – SFD and additions (submitted through Cloudpermit)
- Schedule 1
- Building Permit Application – Accessory structures or demolition (submitted through Cloudpermit)
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary Prescriptive
- Owner Authorization for Demolition Permit
- Construction Guides
Dock and Boathouse/Boat Port Permit
To construct, install or demolish docks, boathouses or boat ports the following application will be required:
- Building Permit Application – Dock and Boathouse (submitted through Cloudpermit)
- Permitted Coverage Within SAA
- Dock Construction Guide
Development Charges
Development charges are fees collected from developers at the time they apply for a building permit. Development charges help pay for the cost of infrastructure required to provide municipal services such as roads, bridges, and community centres, fire and police facilities. Development charges are collected when building on vacant lands and on commercial buildings.
Booking an inspection where the inspector is required to travel over ice or water requires one of the following forms to be submitted to Building Services as an attachment in Cloudpermit or by email to buildinginspections@lakeofbays.on.ca 48 hours prior to the inspection.
Septic Permit
Septic permit applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit. Fill out the forms below and attach them to your Cloudpermit septic system application.
Tent Permits & Air Support Structures
New applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit.
A permit for a tent or group of tents is required when the tent or group of tents are:
- Over 60 m2 (approximately 645 ft2) in aggregate ground area;
- Attached to a building, and;
- Constructed closer than 3 m (approximately 10 feet) from other structure.
- Tent/Air Support Structure Permit Requirements
- site sketch with dimensions, outlining the lot, existing structures, proposed tent(s) or air support structure(s) location, distance of structure(s) to existing structure(s), water bodies or tributaries, property lines and location of septic bed & tank
- A layout (floor plan) of the tent outlining interior arrangement, ie: tables, chairs, aisles, band, food services, bar, dance floor, etc.
- Indicate location and number of exits
- provide proof of flame resistance rating (provided by tent supplier)
- Tent Permit - Fire Form (Fillable)
- Building Application - Tent (submitted through Cloudpermit)
Property Compliance Report
The Township of Lake of Bays offers several Compliance Reports related to building, septic systems, and land use. These reports include:
- Building and Zoning Compliance Report
- A Building and Zoning Compliance Report is a document that provides details regarding issued building permits on file, the status of inspections, and any outstanding orders. It also offers information with respect to the zoning designation, permitted uses, and any planning approvals for the property.
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A Building and Zoning Compliance report does not include any details regarding agreements registered on title (or unregistered agreements with the Town).
- Sewage System Compliance Report (Septic Report)
- A Sewage System Compliance Report provides details regarding the Septic Use Permit issued for the property.
Requesting a Compliance Report:
To request a Compliance Report from the Township of Lake of Bays, please follow the steps below:
- A minimum of ten business days are required to process a request.
- Fill out a separate form for each Compliance Report you are requesting.
- On the form, provide your complete mailing address or email address, depending on your preferred method of receiving the Compliance Report.
- Submit the completed form(s) by:
- Email - Send the completed form(s) as an attachment to the Building Department
- Mail - Print out the completed form(s) and mail them to the following address: 1012 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight, ON. P0A 1H0
- Drop-off - Visit the municipal office during regular business hours and submit the completed form(s) in person. The municipal office address is the same as above: 1012 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight, ON. P0A 1H0
- The Compliance Report will be emailed or mailed (as requested) to you at the address you indicate on the form.
