permits Archives - Cottage Life

Government-issued Document

Permits protecting Ontario’s environment could be at risk if the provincial government has... its way

General

A flooded cabin on stilts

Cottage Q&A: Builder liability if the cottage floods

General

Lake of Bays online building permit software on a laptop on a desk with a cup next to it

Applying for a building permit in Lake of Bays is about to get a whole lot easier

General

A tent sauna standing in a field

Cottage Q&A: Portable saunas vs bylaws

General

earthship

Cottage Q&A: Can I build an earthship?

Cottage barbecue

The Fine Print: Tips for hosting a big party

Water weeds

The Fine Print: How to remove water weeds properly

Outdoors

Dock

Permits you need to know about before putting in a dock

Outdoors

Cabin nestled in a forest overlooking a lake.

Cottage Q&A: Part-time principal residences and permit-less buildings

Real Estate

Two carpenters lifting a piece of plywood onto framing for a house.

Who should I contact if I want to add an addition to my cottage?

Real Estate

Rustic wooden shed under construction.

Are there buildings that don’t require permits?