Apply For A Building Permit

Submit your building permit online through CLOUDPERMIT

Effective April 3, 2023 the Town of Lincoln is pleased to offer our cloud-based permit software Cloudpermit.  You can complete the entire building permit process online, on any mobile device.

With Cloudpermit, you can:

  • Apply for building permits at any time, from anywhere
  • Check the status of your building permit or building inspection (when your application status changes, you’ll automatically receive an email letting you know)
  • Schedule or cancel building inspections
  • Communicate with Building Department staff with time-stamped messages
  • Pay for your building permit with a credit card, debit card, or e-transfer
  • Request and submit changes to an existing building permit 

How To Get Started

To start, create your Cloudpermit account by visiting https://ca.cloudpermit.com/login. Cloudpermit currently supports Firefox, Google, and Safari browsers. Once registered, you can apply for building permits and track their progress online.

More Cloudpermit Help

How-to videos and support materials:

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 (watch more here): 

Let us know if you have any questions – we’re happy to help!  You can contact us at (905) 563-2799 ext. 220.

Manual, Paper Applications

If you don’t have online access, or you’re unable to apply digitally, you can still make a manual permit application.  You can apply in-person at Town Hall, or mail your application to:

Town of Lincoln
Building Division
4800 South Service Road
Beamsville, ON  L3J 1L3

When applying in person or by mail, please provide a completed building permit application form and a copy of your drawings and all other supporting documentation.

If you have any questions, please call 905-563-2799 ext. 220.

Building Permit Application Forms 

Engineering Permit Application Forms 

For more information on the Town of Lincoln's Engineering Permit Application Forms, please visit the Road & Transportation Permits page.