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Welcome to the Building and Development hub for the Municipality of Huron Shores, your gateway to creating a home or investment in the scenic North Shore of Lake Huron region. Whether you’re a local resident or, new to the community, our Building Department is here to guide you through every step of your project. From securing permits to exploring zoning options, we ensure your vision—whether a cozy family home, a retirement retreat, or a home-based business—meets all standards while embracing Huron Shores’ vibrant lifestyle.

Explore real estate listings or contact us for surplus land opportunities to start building in our welcoming community, where outdoor recreation like hiking, kayaking, and angling is right at your doorstep, and essential amenities are a short, traffic-free drive away.

Additional Resources

Click the image below to access our *new* INTERACTIVE ZONING MAPS.

If you have specific questions regarding municipal building regulations in Huron Shores, or are unsure if your project requires a permit, email your questions to Amber Burgler, Deputy Clerk at amber@huronshores.ca or call 705-843-2033.

Send completed Building Permit Applications to:

Kerry Joncas, Clerical Assistant
T: (705) 843-2033
E: kerry@huronshores.ca

Building Permit Fees:

BUILDING ENFORCEMENT CONCERNS

For concerns related to building permits, construction without a permit, unsafe structures, or potential Building Code violations, please submit a Service Request Form for follow-up.

Building enforcement matters may include:

  • Construction without a building permit
  • Unsafe or structurally unsound buildings
  • Non-compliance with approved building plans

Service requests must include:

  • The municipal address of the property
  • A description of the concern
  • Relevant dates or observations
  • Your contact information

Due to privacy legislation, the Municipality does not routinely provide updates regarding investigations or enforcement actions. Complainants will be contacted if additional information is required.

For emergencies involving immediate danger, contact 911.

Flood Plain and Land Use

Please be advised that there are areas within the Municipality that are identified as flood prone. In the 1980s and 1990s, under the Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP), a number of communities, in Ontario, with a known history of flooding were mapped and identified at risk. These maps were recently replaced with a new, in-depth Flood Risk Assessment.

On October 26, 2022, through recommendations from a team of Engineers with Hatch Ltd and, the Municipal Planner of Huron Shores; the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores replaced the Land Use Schedules of the Huron Shores Official Plan with the new Inland Flood Plain Interpretation as the ‘engineered flood lines’ for the purposes of Section 4.11 of Zoning By-law #18-18.

Is your house in a flood prone area? Search here.

Waste Site Buffer Zone

Certain lands within the Municipality may be subject to a Waste Site Buffer Area.

Development or construction within this area may be restricted or require additional review in accordance with:

  • The Municipality’s Zoning By-law
  • Environmental protection requirements
  • Applicable provincial legislation and guidelines

Before submitting a building permit application, property owners are strongly encouraged to confirm whether their property is located within a designated waste site buffer area.

If a property is located within the buffer, additional studies, setbacks, or approvals may be required prior to issuance of a building permit.

For further information, please contact the Municipal Office.

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