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.  For further questions, please call 519 735 2184 ex. 103.

• 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