Apply for a Building Permit

The Town of Kingsville uses a cloud-based e-permitting software called Cloudpermit. This system digitalizes the building permit process and will eventually help us go completely paperless. With Cloudpermit, you can:

Apply for all types of building permits online
Pay for a building permit using a credit card - convenience charge applies (coming soon)
Check the status of an application (change of application status or additional information requests will automatically be emailed to the applicant)
Schedule or cancel inspections
Check inspection results
Submit and request changes to an existing permit

How to Submit a Building Permit Application

Register your Cloudpermit Account

To begin, you will need to create a Cloudpermit account. Cloudpermit currently supports Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari. Once registered, you can apply for permits and track their progress.

Need additional assistance? Our Building Department is happy to answer your questions in person by appointment or by phone.

Additional Forms

Some projects require forms that are not currently available in Cloudpermit. Please print and submit if your project requires one of these forms.

Form for designer taking responsibility for drawings (Schedule 1)

Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineer

Authorized Agent Form - Agreement between Owner and Authorized Agent (Accessible)

Authorized Agent Form - Agreement between Owner and Authorized Agent (Printable)

Payment Options

For permits processed through Cloudpermit (Permits applied for after January 1, 2022):

Applicants must be registered as a user in Cloudpermit
Applicants will receive a "Request to Submit Payment" in Cloudpermit and must make payment in person
Payment receipt and Permit Packages are downloadable immediately upon payment

For in-person payments or permits applied for before January 1, 2022:

Once you have been notified by the Building Department (by phone or by Cloudpermit notification) that your permit is ready for payment, you can visit the Municipal Office during regular business hours to make your payment. We accept the following forms of payment in person:
- Cheque
- Debit
- Cash

Building Service Fees

Note: Permits reviewed and/or issued and not paid for or picked up will be charged a fee of $330.00 for Part 9 residential properties and $825.00 for Part 3 commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. Engineering Services requires a $2,000.00 Damage Deposit upon the issuance of all Building Permits in accordance with Schedule B, save and except for permits issued for: pools, sheds or building structures under 225 square feet, signs, decks, septic systems, solar panels and minor interior renovations.

Construction Permits - Residential

Construction Permits - Residential
Service	Fee
New Construction	$1.49 per square foot
Renovations	$1.49 per square foot
Accessory Buildings	$0.71 per square foot
Finished and Unfinished Basements	$0.71 per square foot
Minimum Fee	$350.00
New Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fee Charged in addition to standard construction fees (i.e, secondary suites)	$200.00 per ADU
Permits Reviewed and/or Issued and not paid for or picked up
Part 9 Residential Properties	$330.00
Part 3 Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Properties	825.00
Swimming Pools (Inground and Above Ground)	$350.00

Construction Permits - Non-Residential

Construction Permits - Non Residential
Service	Fee
Part 3 (Assembly/Residential/Commercial/Institutional & Industrial) and Part 9 (Non-residential)	$17.75 per $1,000.00 of value of construction
Greenhouse	$0.05 per square foot (Minimum fee: $1000.00)
Other Farm Structures
New Large Farm Structures (Building area greater than 600m2 or greater than 3 storeys)	$0.71 per square foot
New Small Farm Structures (Building area equal too or less than 600m2 or 3 storeys or less)	$0.63 per square foot
Minimum Fee Small Farm Structures	$350.00
Minimum Fee Large Farm Structures	$900.00

Other Permit Types

Other Permit Types
Service	Fee
Water Storage Tanks	$750.00
Temporary Structures	$350.00
Wind Turbine with an Output of 1.5 Megawatts or More	$10,000.00
Construction Commenced Prior to Permit Being Issued	Fee x 2
Permits: Not Specifically Listed	$17.75 per $1,000.00 of value of construction (minimum fee $350.00)
Moving	$500.00
Signs	$350.00
Demolition Residential (including residential accessory) up to 600 sqm	$350.00
Demolition – All Other	$900.00
Change of Use Permit (Where no Proposed Construction)	$350.00
Sewage System Permit – per on site sewage system
On Site Sewage Systems	$1,100.00
On Site Sewage Repair	$500.00

Other Building Services

Other Building Services
Service	Fee
Inspection re: AGCO Liquor License Application	$500.00
Conditional Permit Agreement (Per By-law 16-2021)	$1,500.00 (PLUS registration of agreement on title at cost)
Defer/Revocation Letter	$400.00
Post Review Amendment, Part 9/Residential	$400.00
Post Review Amendment, Part 3/Commercial, Industrial, Greenhouse	$1,100.00
Portable Signs - Variance	$65.00
Re-inspection (inspection booked, but work not ready or completed; or no one on site)	$150.00
Sewer/Water Connection, Residential	$350.00
Sewer/Water Connection, Commercial/Industrial/Greenhouse	$900.00
Transfer Permit	$350.00
Alternative Solution Application Fee	$500.00 minimum for up to 4 hours of review time (PLUS $125.00 per hour beyond the first four hours)
Special Research Request Fee	$500.00 minimum for up to four hours of review time (PLUS $125.00 per hour beyond the first four hours)
Copying / Scanning / Printing	$10.00 per ¼ hour (PLUS $2.50 for first page and $0.70 per subsequent page)
Permit Finalization Letter (Building permit must have completed and passed final inspection)	$200.00

How can we help?

Municipal Office
Phone: (519) 733-2305
requests@kingsville.ca

Kingsville Arena Complex
Phone: (519) 733-2123

Kingsville Fire Department
Phone: (519) 733-2314

Municipal Office Hours

Monday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed