You need to have a pool permit before installing a swimming pool, swim spa or hot tub in the City of Burlington.
Apply for a pool permit
The City has streamlined the approval process for residential swimming pools. We have taken three approvals and made one application form and a combined review process. These three approvals include a Zoning Clearance Certificate, Forestry Approval (Tree Permit) and a Pool Enclosure Permit.
If you are planning to install a pool on your property, please fill out online submission for residential swimming pools. We are not taking paper/hard copy submissions right now.
For more information and to start the pool approval process, please visit our Zoning Clearance Certificate page.
Apply for a Hot Tub under 8m2 permit
To get a hot tub under 8m2 permit, you need to apply as well submit other required documents.
To apply for or follow up on an application, or for any questions about hot tubs under 8m2, please email bylaw@burlington.ca.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Review some of our frequently asked questions about hot tubs
| When can I place water in the hot tub under 8m2? |
| You cannot place water in a hot tub under 8m2 until all fencing and gates have been inspected or the lockable lid is inspected and approved by a bylaw enforcement officer. Placing water in a pool before final inspection may result in a fine. |
| Is a permit required for a hot tub under 8m2? |
| A permit is required for all bodies of water that are 600mm deep. All hot tubs under 8m2, must be enclosed by fencing and gates or a lockable lid in accordance with our Pool Bylaw (By-law 074-2005). |
| Is the contractor responsible for a hot tub under 8m2 permit? |
| The contractor may apply for the hot tub under 8m2 permit on your behalf, but it is your responsibility to get a hot tub under 8m2 permit. |