Permits, Licences, Grants & Other Applications

If you operate a registered charity or similar organization, you may be eligible for a rebate of 40% of property taxes paid if you meet the eligibility requirements.

If you want to install a pool and have an easement that conflicts, you can apply to determine if the easement can be released.

No person shall undertake any activity within a right of way or on public lands within the City of Barrie without a permit.

In some specific cases topography, location, or alternate access routes will negate the need for a road, and the road may be considered surplus to the public's needs. If this is the case, the road may be available for sale

Barrie property owners may be eligible for a grant for costs incurred in the replacement or repair of a failed sewer lateral, where the blockage or failure occurs in the portion of the sewer lateral between the property line to the sewer main and the repair or replacement has been undertaken by the City.

The City of Barrie requires every second suite within the city to be registered. As part of the registration process, the City will confirm that the two-unit house is legal under the City’s Zoning Bylaw, and that the house complies with several health and safety regulations.

All signs are required to comply with the Ontario Building Code and/or the City of Barrie’s Sign By-law.

Development or alteration of any lands within a Site Plan Control Area are subject to the Site Plan Approval process, unless otherwise exempt by the Director of Planning and Building Services.

All public events held on municipal property are required to have a Special Event Permit and meet City requirements to ensure a safe and successful event for all involved.

Specialized Transit is a door-to-door shared ride accessible public transit service intended for persons unable to use Barrie Transit's conventional accessible fixed-route system due to a disability. Specialized Transit enables clients to stay active in their community.