Applications, Forms, Licences & Permits

Please visit Building Services for all specific information around any building applications, forms, or permits.

• Building Permit Cloudpermit Application
• Deck Guide, Trailer Deck Guide & Cloudpermit Application
• Swimming Pool Permit Information Package
• Tent Permit Information Package

• Animal Licence
• By-Law Complaints
  • By-Law Complaint Form - Online 
  • By-Law Complaint Form - PDF

Please see By-Laws & Policies or CivicWeb for specific by-laws.

• Birth Certificate
• Change of Address Request Form
• Death Certificate
• Freedom of Information Application
• Lottery Licence/Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Information
• Application to Manage and Conduct a Bingo Lottery
• Marriage Licence - Now available online!
• Special Events Permit
• Municipally Significant Event
• Wall of Honour Application - Application deadline: June 30,2026

Please see the Finance Department - Property Taxes section for any tax department related forms and information.

• Sign up for E-Billing
• Sign up for a pre-authorized debit payment plan using:
  • Tax Pre-Authorized Debit Payment Plan online form or
  • print the PDF Tax Pre-Authorized Debit Payment Plan form
• Tax Relief for Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities 

If you are looking to be considered as an applicant for the the OSM Fire Department, please

• fill out our Online Application Form, and attached a resume and cover letter
• or download the PDF Application Form and Email it to the Fire Department with a cover letter and resume included.

The Planning Department works closely with the Building Department to make sure that new development meets the Official Plan and Zoning requirements.

Some of the frequently used Planning and Zoning applications and forms include:

• County Land Severance Consent Application
• Minor Variance
• Official Plan Amendment Application
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application

Please see the Public Works Department information for full details and requirements for any of these permits.

• OSM Township Entrance Permit - an entrance permit is required for any proposed new driveway, or entrance to a property in OSM Township.
• Peterborough County Roads Entrance Permit - Peterborough County reviews all proposed entrances off of County Roads within OSM Township.