Building Department Fee Information

Please note: Fees are subject to change upon council approval.

• Schedule 3 - Building Permit Fee Schedule - Effective March 1, 2024
• Indemnity By-law
• Development Charges - November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024
• Parkland Dedication Fees
• Education Development Charges for the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB)​​
• Sign Permit Fees Schedule B
• 7% Geographic Information System (GIS) Fee

Permit Payment Options 

1. Online Payments

For permits processed through the Cloudpermit system:

• Cloudpermit online payments are available and immediate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• 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.
• Payment receipt and Permit Packages are downloadable immediately after payment is received in the system.

For permits processed through the E-Permitting system:

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

2. In-person Payments

Please contact the Building Department to arrange for an in-person payment appointment

• Our office will accept the following forms of payment:

• Cheque
• Debit
• Credit Card
• Cash

Contact Us:

Building Department

 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