Pool and hot tub permits

Check whether you need a permit

• There are permit requirements for in-ground, above-ground pools and blow-up/temporary pool kits.

Get the pool enclosure permit before work starts

• A permit is not required to build or replace your fence unless you are installing a pool. If you are installing a pool, you must contact the building department to obtain a permit.
• If a pool is being installed, you will require a pool enclosure permit prior to the work starting.
• For a pool enclosure fence variance, please email CBO at building@aurora.ca

Review the Town's guides

Before you install a hot tub or pool, please review the below guides to ensure the safety requirements of the Town are met.

• Pool Enclosure Permit Guide
• Hot Tub or Whirlpool Guide

Complete the forms3Download the set7 forms

• Application for a Pool EnclosureForm
• Pre-screening Questionnaire for Road OccupancyDocument
• Acknowledgement Letter - Unassumed SubdivisionDocument

Prepare your files

All documents/reports/drawing must be provided as separate submittals and saved by proper file naming conventions of (application, architectural, plumbing, structural, foundation etc.).

• Keep filename consistent.
• Avoid the use of characters, symbols, and extra spaces in your filenames. (For example, &, *, {}, <>, _)
• Avoid inappropriate language in filenames.
• All electronic documents, plans and drawings must be submitted in PDF format, version 7 or not be locked, or password protected.
• Plans/Drawings with multiple pages and sets must be combined into a single Electronic Document (PDF format), flattened, and saved as separate submittal.
• Drawings and Specifications must be in black and white only. Full-colour renderings and photos may be submitted, but only as supplements to a sufficient set of plans.
• The scale and page size of the plans/drawings on the PDF must match the scale and page size of the full-sized plans/drawings on paper.
• Documents must be properly labelled.
• File Naming Requirements for Electronic Submission
• If you do not have an electronic copy, you can either request an electronic copy from the designer or have the drawings scanned at a copy centre.
• Plans/drawings must be at a resolution that is easily legible on screen, and the pages must not be skewed.
• Scanned resolutions of 1-bit black and white 300 dpi is usually acceptable. For plans/drawings containing fine lines and detail, 600 dpi resolution is required.
• Do not reduce the scanned document size.
• Scanning documents in full colour is only necessary if it contains photographs.

Submit your application

• Go to Portal
• Create an account
• Follow the steps to apply and pay for your application
• Send complete application including drawings and application forms to building@aurora.ca
• Payment information will be provided upon receipt of the application
• Upload all the permit application and related drawings and documentation on a USB drive.
• Bring USB drive to Building Division in person
• Provide payment at counter
• Any further questions can be directed to the Building Division at (365) 500-2081.

Pay the fee

• All application submissions must be accompanied by a payment by either cheque, debit or credit card (Visa or Master Card).
• Permit Fees