Apply for a Building Permit

Apply for a Building Permit or request a building inspection using our new digital application process

The City of Brantford is pleased to provide a more efficient and convenient new way to expedite the building permit process. The City now uses a cloud-based e-permitting software called Cloudpermit to process all Building Permit Applications. This system digitizes the building permit process and will eventually help us transition to a paperless process. This process will make it much easier for the applicant to track the status of their permit, request an inspection, and more.

With Cloudpermit, you can easily:

  • Apply for all types of building permits online, including demolition permits
  • Check the status of an application (change of application status or additional information requests will be automatically be emailed to the applicant)
  • Schedule or cancel inspections
  • Check inspection results
  • Submit and request changes to an existing permit
  • Pay building permit fees online

How to use our new digital application process 

Before you get started, and to improve your experience, we encourage you to view the following “how to” resources.

1. How to Submit a Building Permit Application 

2. How to send a message in Cloudpermit


3. How to request an Inspection 


Register your Cloudpermit Account

To begin, you will need to create a Cloudpermit account. Cloudpermit currently supports Firefox, Google, and Safari browsers. Once registered, you can conveniently apply for permits and easily track their progress. 

Register Here

 We’re here to help

As we roll out this new process, we expect you may have some questions. Our building staff is happy to answer your inquiries in-person by appointment, or by phone. 

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