Sewer and or Water Connection Permit Guide: Building Permit Requirements

Required Application Forms

  1. Building Permit Application - to be completed in Cloudpermit
  2. Water Connection Form
  3. Sewer Connection Form
  4. Owner’s Authorization Form (Required if Applicant is not the Owner)

Notes: Written approval from Infrastructure and Public Works is required prior to the building permit being issued for a water and or sewer connection. Existing septic systems shall be decommissioned within 10 days of connection to Town municipal services.

Abandoned wells shall be decommissioned by a licensed well installer in accordance to MOE guidelines.  

Fees and Charges

  1. New or repair to sanitary service (residential) $150.00
  2. New or repair to water service (residential) $150.00
  3. Plumbing (alteration or repair) $150.00
  4. Site servicing (private property, subject to Site Plan control) $5.00 per $1,000 construction value

Approvals from other Agencies are required in many instances before a building permit application can be processed and before a permit is issued for construction. These approvals are not administered by Building Services. Please ensure all other required approvals are complete using the Applicable Law Checklist as listed above.

Next Steps

Submit complete application including supporting documentation, electronically through Cloudpermit. Application is reviewed for completeness and compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Applicable Law. Application review comments are provided during review to identify any outstanding requirements and to summarize permit fees. Permit will be issued when review is complete, and all fees are paid.