Township of Selwyn

Forms, Applications and Permits

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2025 Municipal Grant Application (See Municipal Grants & Recognition Policy)
Bed & Breakfast Application (See Bed & Breakfast By-law)
Boarding, Lodging or Rooming House Application
Closed Meeting Investigation
Dog Licence Application
Fire Incident Report Request
Liquor Licence Application: Municipal Compliance
Marriage Licence Application
Municipally Significant Event Application
Recognition Certificate Form for Special Events and People (See Municipal Grants & Recognition Policy)
Refreshment Vehicle Licensing Application
Special Event Permit Application
- Event Permit page
Trailer Park Licence Application
Volunteer Firefighter Application (See Other Information on the Fire Department webpage)

Building Permit Information Package
- Major Project Building Permit Application - for major projects, such as dwellings and dwelling additions
- Minor Project Building/Demolition Permit Application- for minor projects, such as accessory structures
Sewage Systems
- Guide and Application
- Calculation Worksheet
Demolition Permit Application Package
- Demolition Permit Check List- to be submitted with Demolition Permit Application
- Application 357 to remove assessed value- to be completed after Demolition for Taxation purposes (Deadline: February 28th of the following year) Deck Guide
Fencing:
Swimming Pool Permit Application and Requirements
Sample Set of Construction Drawings
Heat Recovery Ventilation Report Form
Woodstove and Chimney Information
Otonabee Conservation Permit Forms
Telecommunications Towers/Antenna Facilities Protocol
Tent Information Sheet
Trailer Park Decks Information, Authorization, Application and Guide
Sign Permits:
Complaint Reporting (By-law or Property Standards)
Request for Tax Certificate, Work Order, Building, Survey and Zoning Information

Development Charges
Minor Variance (Committee of Adjustment):
- Minor Variance Guidelines
- Minor Variance Application
Zoning By-law Amendment:
- Zoning By-law Amendment Guidelines
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Official Plan Amendment Application
Severance Application Process
Site Plan:
- Site Plan Guidelines
- Site Plan Application
Secondary Dwelling Unit:
- Guide to Developing a Second Unit
- Application to License a Second Unit
Garden Suites:
- Garden Suites Guidelines
- Garden Suites Application

Change of Mailing Address Form
Charity Tax Rebate - Authorized by Peterborough County By-law 2022-23
- Application Form
- Deadline: last day of February the following year
Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Form for Taxes
- Arrangements for the Arrears Management Plan can be made by contacting the Taxation and Billing Supervisor
Request for Property Tax Statement (this request should only be made when a final tax notice will not be accepted)
Remove Assessed Value Application (Form 357)
- Deadline: February 28th of the following year
Request for Tax Certificate, Work Order, Building, Survey and Zoning Information
Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities - Authorized by Peterborough County By-law 2025-12
- Application Form
- Deadline: November 15th of the current year
Vendor Direct Payment EFT Application
Virtual Town Hall (VTH) - Sign up and make changes to your Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan, sign up for Paperless Billing, and Change your Mailing Address

Account Changes
Mailing address change form
Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP)
Service Shut Down/Restoration
Water and Sewer Certificate (Lakefield only)
- This form is for lawyers to request a water and sewer certificate. Cost is $40 and turn around time is 10 business days. A rush request can be processed for a 25% charge.

Unable to locate a document? Check the By-laws page or the Plan, Studies and Policies page

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Township of Selwyn

1310 Centre Line
Selwyn, Ontario
Canada K9J 6X5

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