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Building Notices & BulletinsBuilding Advisories and InformationBuilding Permit Application Process
Posted Jan-22-2021
Building Permit Application ProcessNEW: The City of Brockville now uses a cloud-based e-permitting software called Cloudpermit to process all Building Permit Applications. This system digitizes the building permit process and will eventually help us go completely paperless. The software streamlines the application process and makes it easier for the applicant to track the status of their permit, request an inspection, and more. Click here to start your building permit application through Cloudpermit. Municipal staff review your application to ensure that it is complete and that it complies with the Building Code, the local zoning by-law and all other applicable laws. It may then be sent to other municipal officials for their consideration. Applications that involve simple alterations or additions can usually be dealt with fairly quickly, while more complex proposals naturally take longer to process. If a zoning change or minor variance is necessary, or if building plans must be altered to comply with the Building Code, the changes must be approved and in place before a building permit can be issued. Where there are problems with your proposal, local building officials will usually discuss them with you in detail before considering refusal of a permit. The following represents a summarized version of the building permit process:
Refusal of Building PermitIf your are refused a building permit, local building officials will advise you of the reasons. If you have discussed the matter with them beforehand and have not been able to resolve the problems, you can follow one of several options:
For further information, please contact: Building & By-Law Services Division ![]() |
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