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If your property is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, you’ll need a Heritage Permit before making any changes that could affect its heritage features.
The Heritage Permit process helps protect the character-defining elements that make heritage properties unique. There is no fee to apply.
Any proposed alteration that may impact a property’s heritage attributes must be reviewed by the Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee and approved by Council before work begins.
To learn more about designated properties, heritage districts, and sites with potential heritage value, visit our Heritage webpage.
Heritage Permit Guide:
The Heritage Permit Guide was created to help property owners understand the application process. It outlines the information that Council requires as part of a Heritage Permit application.
If you have questions or would like to review the requirements before submitting your application, Building Department staff are available to assist you.
Heritage Permit Application Form:
Completing the Heritage Permit Application Form is the first step in the review process. Once submitted, your proposed project will be assessed to determine whether it could affect the property’s heritage attributes, as identified in the designation by-law, and to evaluate any potential impacts on neighbouring properties.
Heritage Permit Application Form
Tax Refund Program for Designated Heritage Properties:
For information regarding a Tax Refund Program for Designated Heritage Properties, refer to the Rebate and Deferral Programs webpage.
Façade Restoration Loan Program:
The Town provides financial assistance to property owners for façade improvement to designated heritage buildings that are within the Community Improvement Area.
For additional information, refer to the By-Laws 8 of 2002 and 44 of 2018 Façade Restoration Loan Program.
