Building and Renovating

Our goal is to make your building or renovation project as smooth and straightforward as possible. Here, you’ll find information about permits, inspections, guidelines, and resources for your project. If you’re unsure where to start or have questions about your project, our staff is ready to help.

Before you apply for a building permit, please ensure you understand the property's zoning regulations and that your proposal is in compliance with our zoning by-law. Visit the Seguin Data Hub to determine your zoning designation and consult the zoning by-law for permitted uses. Our Planning staff are happy to assist with any clarifications you may require.

If the property is vacant, you must have an approved entrance (not required on private roads) and an assigned civic address from the township prior to applying for a building permit. You can apply for an entrance permit through our Roads department and obtain a civic address (fire route 9-1-1 number) through our Fire Services department.

Segun Township uses Cloudpermit for all building permits. Cloudpermit is an online system that streamlines the process of applying for, processing, and managing building permits. Please refer to this step by step video on getting started, should you require assistance, please contact our office or Cloudpermit support centre.
 

Building Department

705-732-4300 ext 224

Building permits are required to ensure construction meets minimum safety and building standards. In general, a permit is needed for any work that involves erecting, installing, extending, altering, changing the use of, or repairing a building. A “building” refers to any structure with an area greater than 10 square meters (107 square feet).

You Must Obtain a Building Permit Before You:

Construct a New Building or Structure

  • New homes, cottages, garages, bunkies, boathouses, sheds (larger than15m2), or other accessory buildings.

Make Structural/Material Changes

  • Adding or removing walls

  • Installing beams or altering load-bearing supports

  • Changing the roof structure, adding dormers, or raising the roof

  • Replacing the siding

Add an Addition

  • Expanding any part of a building, including attached garages, sunrooms, enclosed porches, or second-storey additions.

Renovate Interior Spaces Affecting Safety

  • Finishing a basement

  • Adding or enlarging bedrooms

  • Changing the size or location of windows or doors

  • Installing or relocating plumbing fixtures

  • Altering insulation, vapor barriers, or fire separations

Build or Replace a Deck or Porch

  • Most decks require a permit, especially if they are attached to a building, covered, or more than 24" above grade.

Install or Modify Plumbing Systems

  • New bathrooms or kitchens

  • Septic system installations, replacements, or repairs

Demolish All or Part of a Building

  • Including accessory structures and docks. Demolition permit is required when loss is due to fire or structure damage.

Change the Use of a Building

  • Example: converting a garage into living space or creating a secondary unit.

Install a Solid-Fuel Appliance

  • Wood stoves, pellet stoves, fireplaces, or chimneys.

Construct Shoreline or Waterfront Structures

  • Docks and Boathouses. Please ensure any additional approvals are granted prior to applying for a building permit such as a work permit from MNRF for any crib work that exceeds 15m2 and a land use permit for any boathouse that contains human habitation.

Flow chart illustrating the building permit process

Useful Links

Apply Now - Cloudpermit

Book an Inspection

Municipal Record Search

Resources

Schedule 1 - Designer Information Form

PDF

Letter of Authorization

PDF

Cottage Declaration Form

PDF

Energy Efficiency Design Summary

PDF

Commitment to General Review

PDF

Building Permit Application

PDF

Example Site Plan

PDF

FAQ

Development Charges are applicable when building on new properties/vacant lands or redeveloping existing lands. 

Please refer to our Development Charges page.

 

Permit fees are based on the chart below. Please refer to By-law 2022-052 for further information.

Permit fee chart

Payment can be made online through Cloudpermit, in person at the township office or mail in a cheque. 

We cannot accept payment over the phone, via EFT/E-transfer or through the taxes payment portal.

Unfortunately, the Township does not have copies of surveys in Seguin. Contact the Land Registry Office or seek legal counsel to obtain a copy of a survey. 

Ontario Land Registry

You must obtain an occupancy permit from the township prior to occupying a building or part of a building. It is a contravention of the Building Code Act to occupy a building prior to the completion of a final inspection and authorization to occupy issued by the CBO. An occupancy permit is a legal requirement to ensure that the building is safe and suitable for use, without it, you risk legal issues, insurance problems, and safety risks.

Yes you do if the dock is greater that 10m2.