Building

Before starting the online application process, applicants will be required to register as a user in the system. (This process is free.) Applicants will also need to prepare the following documents in portable document formant (PDF) to be uploaded into the application system:

1. Building plans (floor plans, elevations and/or cross-sections)
2. Property survey or site plan 

To apply for a Mobile Sign Permit or Liquor Licence Letter:

• Click here for Related Forms that may apply to an application.
• To make an online payment:
• Through email, applicants will receive a "Request to Submit Payment" email that includes instructions on how to proceed with the online payment.

Apply Here for a Mobile Sign Permit or Liquor Licence Letter

For Re-Submissions on permit applications applied for before July 26, 2021:

• Permits issued outside of the new Cloudpermit system that were applied for before July 26, 2021, will need to use the previous application Form D for Re-Submissions.
• Click here for Related Forms that may apply to an application.
• To make an online payment:

  • Through email, applicants will receive a "Request to Submit Payment" email that includes instructions on how to proceed with the online payment.

Apply Here for Re-Submission Permits

All other building permit types can be submitted online through :

• Click here for Related Forms that may apply to an application. The content found in these forms may be required during your application process in Cloudpermit.
• Cloudpermit currently supports Firefox, Google, and Safari browsers.
• To make an online payment:

  • Applicants must be registered as a user in the Cloudpermit system
  • Applicants will receive a "Request to Submit Payment" in the Cloudpermit system and instructions on how to proceed with the online payment.

Apply in Cloudpermit or Make a Payment Here for Building Permits submitted after July 26, 2021

Need help applying for a building permit?

• Refer to the Additional Resources. 

Permit Fees

• Refer to the complete list of all current Building Division Related Fees and Payment Options. Once calculated, permit fees will be available for viewing through your Cloudpermit sign-in.

Contact Us:

Building Division

 buildingdept@citywindsor.ca 

 For general information, call 311.

 For detailed inquires, call the Development Services general line at 519-255-6267; when prompted, select option 1 (one) to access the Building Division service area extensions.

To schedule an in-person appointment:

• In-person inquiries are available by pre-arranged appointment only.

 buildingdept@citywindsor.ca 

Service adjustments may be in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more about which services are available at this time, please visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update on City of Windsor Services.