Building Permits & Inspections

The Building Services Division provides a review of building plans and zoning related to building permits, the issuance of permits and all related inspections. 

Building Services also provides information related to applying for a building permit, required standards and inspections, statistics, and common guidelines within the Town. Staff enforce the Ontario Building Code’s minimum standards and assist contractors and residents in their efforts to achieve sustainable, healthy, and safe living environments to ensure the well-being of the community.

The Province of Ontario has introduced a new Building Code aimed at reducing regulatory barriers in the construction industry, improving building safety and quality, and simplifying the process of building housing.

Timing and Transition Provisions

The 2024 Building Code comes into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month grace period until March 31, 2025, for certain designs that are already underway.

Please take careful note of the following transition period dates:

Up to December 31, 2024

  • Complete permit applications must be submitted using the 2012 Building Code

January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025

  • Permit applications may be submitted using the new 2024 Building Code
  • Permit applications may be submitted using the 2012 Building Code if the applicant demonstrates that their working drawings were substantially complete by December 31, 2024

April 1, 2025

  • Permit applications must be submitted using the 2024 Building Code 

Ontario Building Code

Important Notice for 2024 Ontario Building Code Changes

Want to learn more about the Building Permit Process in the Town of The Blue Mountains?

This explainer video contains all the information you need when applying for a Building Permit in the Town.

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Requested Information

Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Guides