Building

Building Inspection Services Board (BISB)

The Town of Deseronto is a member municipality of the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB). This shared service model provides professional building inspection services to the following municipalities:

Town of Deseronto
Stirling-Rawdon
Tyendinaga Township
Municipality of Tweed
Madoc Township
Municipality of Marmora and Lake

BISB is responsible for reviewing building permit applications and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and applicable municipal by-laws.

Staff Directory

Chief Building Official (CBO): Richard Cook
Deputy Chief Building Official: Skylar Genereaux
Building Inspector: Tanner Crocker
Permit Clerk & Junior Inspector: Nicholas Pedersen

Office Hours (Deseronto)

BISB staff are available at the Town of Deseronto Municipal Office during the following hours:

Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Please note: Staff may be contacted outside of these hours; however, they may be working from another municipal office within the service area.

Book an Inspection / General Inquiries

To book an inspection or ask questions regarding your building plans:

Phone: 613-395-5166
Toll-Free: 1-866-414-0088

Online Permitting

The Town of Deseronto (and BISB members) has implemented a new online permitting system through Cloudpermit.

All applicants are required to:

Create an account
Submit permit applications online
Track application progress digitally

➡️ Visit: cloudpermit.com to get started.

Building Department Applications(paper versions)

Building Permit Application - open pdf
Entrance Permit Application - open pdf
Occupancy Permit Application -open pdf
Road Cut Permit Application -open pdf
Swimming Pool Permit Application - open pdf
Water-Sewer Connection Permit Application - open pdf

Additional Approvals (When Required)

Before applying for a building permit, homeowners are responsible for obtaining any necessary approvals from the following agencies, as required under the Ontario Building Code:

Quinte Conservation – 613-968-3434
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks – 1-800-565-4923
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario – 705-755-5714
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MDS Contacts) – 613-475-1630

BUILDING CODE INFORMATION 2018 - open pdf

planning

The Town of Town of Deseronto partners with the Hastings County Planning Department to deliver planning services. This includes the review of development applications as well as providing guidance on long-term community growth and land use planning.

Gail Maracle, Clerk for the Town, supports this process by coordinating the submission of planning applications, assisting with long-range planning initiatives, and responding to general inquiries related to zoning and development. She serves as a key point of contact for residents, property owners, and the development community.

Interactive Maps – Geographic Information System (GIS)

The Hastings County GIS Mapping site is an interactive online resource that provides access to property and land information throughout the county. It allows users to search for properties, review zoning and land use information, and explore map layers such as aerial imagery, roads, and environmental features. This tool helps support informed decision-making by offering convenient access to current geographic data used by both municipal staff and the public. It is a helpful resource for researching properties, reviewing planning information, and learning more about the community.