Pool Permits

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We are happy to serve you via phone and email. City staff continue to work remotely and are ready to help the community with as many of our services as possible.

Before you install a swimming pool or hot tub, read our Swimming Pool/Hot Tub Permit Application Package (PDF). According to Pool By-law 74-2005, owners of privately owned swimming pools must build and maintain fences and gates around their swimming pools.

Before you begin construction on your pool or hot tub:

Tree Permit and a Zoning Clearance Certificate must be approved before apply for a swimming pool enclosure application.

Council passed a private tree bylaw within the urban boundary of the City of Burlington, that came into effect on Jan. 27, 2020. Please contact the Forestry Section to find out if you need a tree permit before a zoning certificate is issued for residential applications. For more information on the Private Tree Bylaw and to apply for a permit, please visit Private Tree Bylaw.
Please apply for a Zoning Certificate with the Planning and Zoning Department. For more information on how to apply for the Zoning Clearance Certificate, please visit Zoning Clearance Certificate.
Apply for a Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit through the Building and Bylaw Department once Zoning Clearance Certificate has been approved.

To apply for or follow up on a Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit, please email building@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7731. Staff from the Building Department will respond to your request and be able to help you with the process.