Building Permits

You need a Building Permit for most projects. No construction can take place until a building permit has been applied for, and obtained in accordance with the Building Code Act. The Building Code Act is enforced by the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and Set Fines are in place for non-compliance.

The Ontario Building Code, the Municipal Zoning By-Law and other by-laws and statues regulate the various aspects of construction.

Required Permits

Permit Exemption

Permit Fees

Sewage Systems

Permit Applications

• Construction Permit
• Water and Sewer Connection
• Demolition Permit
• Water and Sewer Decommission
• Plumbing Permit
• Garage Building
• Deck Building
• Moving Permit to move or place a modular or mobile home
• Wood Burning Stove Permit
• Change of Use
• Zoning Confirmation

Staff will help you identify other approvals and permits you might need

• Sewage disposal permit from Northwestern Health Unit
• Entrance and use permits from Ministry of Transportation and other Ministries
• "Call Before You Dig" to locate buried utilities, etc. -- 1-800-400-2255 (ON1Call) 
• Other permits and permissions from the Municipality

Contact the Chief Building Official for more information.

Municipal Office
25 Fifth Avenue
PO Box 158
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A4

Phone: 807-737-2700