Electronic Permits and Applications

Before you start your electronic submission:

Prepare your submission following the Submission Standards to help us process your application faster. Please use the fillable PDF forms applicable to your project and include the fee breakdown. Forms are found on the Forms and Guidelines page under the heading Building.

• Review the requirements listed on the Applications Forms and Guidelines page or other applicable web pages related to your application.
• Check the Province of Ontario's Citizen's Guides to Land Use Planning online publications to learn more about planning and development processes in Ontario municipalities.

For applications related to patios, business licensing, sign permits and noise exemptions visit the corresponding web page for details and submission requirements.

To submit application forms online:

• Prepare all your files according to the Applications Forms and Guidelines page or other noted applications.
• Save files in individual Vector PDF format, unprotected, black and white, single layer and free of comments.
• If including scanned documents, resolution of 1-bit black-and-white 300 dpi is usually acceptable. For plans and drawings with fine lines and detail, 600 dpi resolution is required. Full-colour renderings and photos may be submitted, but only as supplements to a sufficient set of plans.
• Don’t forget to complete and sign the application form! Electronic signatures are accepted.
• Name and organize your digital copies according to the list of naming conventions (pdf) outlined for the area to which you are sending your application.
• When ready, please send all application files to the corresponding email address with the project address in the subject line:
  • Planning
    • Part Lot Control Exemption, Fence Variance and Holding By-Law Removal, submit your application using Online Services.
    • Pre-consultation: planningapps@oakville.ca
  • Development Engineering:
    • Ready to apply? Submit your application using Online Services.
    • First time applying? Visit the How to Apply for Development Engineering Application/Approval page.
  • Building Services:
    • Ready to apply? Submit your application using Online Services.
    • First time applying? Visit the How to Apply for Building Permits page.
  • Committee of Adjustment: coarequests@oakville.ca
  • Engineering and Construction: EngConstrequests@oakville.ca
  • Fire Prevention (e.g., fire route applications): fireprevention@oakville.ca
  • Municipal Enforcement
    • Business licences
    • Noise exemption and signs

Please note that we can accommodate large file submissions. If your complete application is too big to send by email (max 20MB), staff will make arrangements with you to submit large files through an electronic file transfer.

If you have any questions or are unsure where to email your submission, contact ServiceOakville at service@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601.