Looking to start your next building or renovation project in the Town of Blind River? Before you get started, review and complete the necessary building permits and applications to notify us about the details of your construction project, and ensure appropriate standards, code compliance and safety.
Before starting a building project
We recommend contacting us by email at info@blindriver.ca or by phone at 705-356-2251, ext. 206 before starting your project to arrange a pre-consultation meeting and learn what kinds of permits, applications and documents you will need before beginning work.
You can also view our building checklists, frequently asked questions and the Government of Ontario's website to learn more about what kinds of projects require permits, the permit application and approval process, what information is needed, and more. The Ontario Building Code Act outlines the roles of the property owner/project initiator, designer and builder.
Letter of authorization
We require a letter of authorization if you are a property owner looking to authorize someone to act on your behalf to get a permit. Please include your completed Authorization for Application for Building Permit by a Person other than Legal Owner with your permit submission if this is the case.
Forms and applications
We provide several permit application forms and documents online. Please contact us if you need a form or other information that is not provided here.
- Acknowledgement of Shoreline Buffer Area
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
- Application for Blasting Permit
- Application for Excavation Permit
- Commitment to General Reviews by Architect and Engineers (as required under Ontario's Building Code)
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary (to provide required details on energy efficiency requirements under the Building Code)
- HVAC Form
- Letter of Undertaking (prior to house)
- Ontario Association of Architects Building Code Data Matrix Form (required for multi-residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings)
- Oversize Load/Overweight Load Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Sign Permit Application
Submitting your application
When you are ready to submit your application, please gather all completed forms and documentation and submit them via email to info@blindriver.ca or in-person, drop box or by mail to our main office at:
Town of Blind River
11 Hudson St.
Blind River, ON P0R 1B0
Payments
You can make payments for your building permit application with your completed submission at our main office or via e-transfer to etransfer@blindriver.ca. Please include a detailed description of your project with your e-transfer. View our current Building department fees or contact us for more information on costs.
Resources and agencies
Select the various agencies below to learn more about each of the following stakeholders who may have additional information to assist your building process:
- Algoma Public Health
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and CHMC Guide to Residential Wood Heating
- Electrical Safety Authority
- Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Ministry of Transportation
- Office of the Fire Marshal
- Tarion (Ontario's home warranty administrator)
- Technical Safety and Standards Authority
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