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
Building Inspector: Nicholas Pedersen

Office Hours (Deseronto) or general inquiries

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 that staff may be available outside of these scheduled office hours but may be working from another municipal office within the service area. If you require assistance, please contact the Town of Deseronto Municipal Office at 613-396-2440, and staff will be happy to assist you or direct your inquiry.

online permitting

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

All applicants are required to:

Create an account
Submit permit applications online
Track application progress digitally

booking an inspection

If you have an active building permit and are ready to schedule an inspection, please click the button or link below to book an inspection with one of the qualified BISB Building Inspectors.

To help avoid construction delays, please ensure inspections are booked in advance and that the work is ready for inspection at the time of your appointment.

Book an Inspection through cloud permit

building Department Applications(paper versions)

Building Permit Application - open pdf
Entrance 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 Agribusiness Minimum Distance Separation

To access the latest version of the Ontario Building code, please visit Ontario Building Code

planning

The Town of Deseronto partners with the Hastings County Planning Department to provide professional planning services through the Streamlining of Planning and Resource Centralization (SPARC) initiative. This partnership provides residents, businesses, and developers with access to planning expertise while ensuring a consistent approach to land use planning across Hastings County.

Planning services include the review and processing of development applications, the administration of planning approvals, and guidance on land use planning and long-term community growth.

The Town Clerk coordinates the submission of planning applications, liaises with the Hastings County Planning Department throughout the review process, supports long-range planning initiatives, and responds to general inquiries related to zoning and development. The Clerk serves as the primary point of contact for residents, property owners, developers, and other stakeholders seeking information on planning matters within the Town of Deseronto.

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.