Green Bin Delivery Has Started
Owen Sound's Green Bin program collection begins in June of 2025, and green bins have started to arrive at eligible households.
Bins are being delivered by a third party contractor to the bottom of your driveway.
You do not need to be present to get your bin. If you are away for an extended time, have a friend or neighbour set it aside for you.
For Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Bin program - visit the green bin webpage here.
If you believe you have been missed for a bin delivery, or have other concerns, please submit a form here and select 'Green Bin Issue'.
In the event of a Canada Post strike, mail delivery to and from the City of Owen Sound will be disrupted. Residents are still responsible for paying tax and water bills on time. Interest and penalty charges will not be waived due to postal delays.
To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to:
Sign up for eBilling at OwenSound.ca/eBilling
Access your account anytime through Virtual City Hall at OwenSound.ca/VCH
This means all City of Owen Sound building permit applications will be submitted online - anywhere, anytime, from any device.
The Cloudpermit building permit system will allow you to apply for, and to see the status of, your application anywhere, at any time. You will be able to start an application and finish it later and receive email updates on the status of your permit application. Inspection requests can also be made for permits that were applied for on Cloudpermit.
To start, create your Cloudpermit account by visiting the Cloudpermit platform here. Once registered, you can apply for building (or sign) permits and track their progress online.
How To Videos:
Cloudpermit has a variety of resources to help you – check out Cloudpermit Support for instructions on the basics and watch the instructional videos below to learn how to use the software:
If you are thinking of building or renovating your building, please review the following links for more information:
Additionally, we are pleased to provide the following link if you require information on sign permits. Sign permits can now be applied for on Cloudpermit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cloudpermit
Cloudpermit is an online system that allows applicants to apply and track building permit applications at any time, and anywhere.
Permit applications can be started and completed at a later time, also with the option to receive emails of updates on your permit application.
Questions or messages can be sent to and from the City's building team through Cloudpermit, and payments can be made through the portal as well.
Why Has the City Switched to Cloudpermit?
Cloudpermit is designed to streamline processes, helping the City handle permits more easily, quickly, and clearly.
By removing the need for paper submissions, it speeds up the process a lot, which saves everyone time and money.
What are Key Benefits of Cloudpermit?
Centralized Platform: Cloudpermit has one main place to handle all permit tasks, like applications, approvals, and tracking.
Convenience and Accessibility: Since it's online, you can use Cloudpermit from anywhere, anytime, with any device that has internet. This makes it very flexible and convenient.
Automation: Cloudpermit does many tasks automatically, so there's less paperwork and minimizes the potential for errors.
Real-time Updates: Users get updates on their permit applications right away, which makes communication better and the process more clear.
Can I Still Talk to Someone through Cloudpermit?
All parties involved can use the portal's online messaging system to easily communicate with the City of Owen Sound's building team.
Do I Have to Complete my Application in One Session?
No, through Cloudpermit you can work on the permit application at your own pace, so it can be started and completed at a later time. All information will be saved on your account and you'll also have the option to receive emails of updates on your permit application.
You can only submit your application after all relevant fields have been completed/uploaded. If your application is missing any information, the errors will be listed at the top of the page when you attempt to submit it.
Contact the Building Department
City of Owen Sound
Development Coordinator
Phone: 519-376-1440 ext. 1231
Email: building@owensound.ca
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