Property Inquiries

Do you know if your property is regulated by ORCA?

Were you told to contact us when submitting a Building Permit Application?

The first step is to fill out an Inquiry Form.

Submit a form if you are looking to:

• Find out whether ORCA regulates a property you wish to buy, sell, or list for sale
• Get a map of your property that shows regulated areas and hazards (i.e. floodplains and wetlands)
• Carry out any development on a property you are buying
• Build a new home on a vacant lot
• Add a structure to an already developed lot
• Fix erosion issues on your shoreline
• Install an entrance or culvert in a watercourse
• Ask about another issue that you would like information or feedback on

NOTE: The Inquiry Form submissions are placed in a queue. You will receive a response from our staff with next steps within 3-5 business days.

Emails to individual staff are not recommended.

Certain activities do not require a permit. These exceptions are listed in Ontario Regulation 41/24.