Building Permits

• Go to the Cloudpermit account login page  
• Click on register  
• Provide your email address 
• Cloudpermit will send a confirmation email. Open the email and follow the instructions to complete the registration process 
• Be sure to remember the email address and password you used to register 

• Login to Cloudpermit  
• Click the create new application button in the upper right-hand corner 
• Click create new project and give it a name that includes the project address and a description of the project 
• Provide the location where the work will be taking place. You can change the municipality to Tecumseh using the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner  
• Type in your address or roll number or find your property on the map. When you find the valid address, a drop-down box will appear showing the address and roll number. Make sure you verify that this is the correct address.  
• Once verification is complete click on the building permit box and choose the category, work type, and work target that applies to your project.  

• After completing all the above steps, you should see a draft of your building permit application. 
• Please ensure you review your application and that you enable email notifications, so you receive regular updates throughout the permitting process.  
• You will need to provide additional information before your application is officially submitted. 

If you are having trouble accessing and using Cloudpermit, there are a variety of resources to help you. Check out Cloudpermit Support for instructions on the basics and check out these tutorial videos on how to use the software.  

• To ensure that construction within our municipality meets with standards set out in the Ontario Building Code
• To ensure that zoning requirements, fire and structural safety standards and other building standards are met

You can find information on permit costs here. 

• The homeowner.
• You may authorize your contractor or designer to apply for the permit.
• The owner should ensure that they have the permit prior to any work starting.

The following is a list of projects that do not require a permit: 

• Air conditioning units or heat pumps added to existing systems
• Pool heaters
• Painting and decorating
• Landscaping
• Asphalt roof shingling (non-structural)
• Eaves troughs
• Minor repairs to masonry
• Kitchen or bathroom cupboards without plumbing modifications
• Freestanding satellite dishes
• A detached accessory structure, which measures less than 15 square metres (161 square feet) in area. (An accessory structure is any building or structure other than the house.)
• Solar panels - free standing

If the work does not comply with Ontario Building Code requirements: 

• Costly repairs may be required to gain compliance.
• Removal of work done not in compliance will be required.
• The building permit application fee may be increased.
• Legal action may be initiated by the Planning & Building Department to gain compliance.

• With a good working knowledge of houses and construction you can design your own project.
• Develop your ideas on paper with rough floor plans and specifications.
• Have a draftsperson or other knowledgeable person transform your sketches into proper plans.
• If your project is too complicated, acquire the services of a qualified person.
• All work indicated on your drawings must conform to the Ontario Building Code and Town of Tecumseh Zoning By-laws.
• Documents and Drawings Required for Permit Application are itemized in Building By-law 2023-037 - Schedule 2.1
• Information Required on Drawings are itemized in Building By-law 2023-037 - Schedule 2.2

• Inspections can be scheduled through the Cloudpermit e-permitting system, or
• Inspections can be scheduled by calling the Building Clerk at 519-735-2184 X103