Property owners in the downtown Port Perry Heritage Conservation District (HCD) must apply for a Heritage Permit to make any changes to the exterior of their buildings. Heritage Permits and Heritage Sign Permits ensure buildings in the HCD maintain their historical and cultural significance.

Apply for a permit

You are encouraged to arrange a pre-consultation meeting with the Building department to confirm that your plans require a Heritage Permit and to also determine if you require any additional permits, such as a Building Permit.

View the Council approved Heritage Conservation District Sign Design Guidelines

As of June 8, 2022 for new applications, the Township of Scugog is pleased to offer residents, contractors, and the business community Cloudpermit – an online system to apply for and track your Heritage applications and permits. Current active permits and new e-permits will be prioritized and reviewed based on the order of submission. Please do not start a new application if you have one in progress as they are following the current priority process. Please be patient while we make these improvements to serve you better.

Step 1: Start creating a new application by clicking the button 'Create your first application'.

Step 2: Invite other necessary parties, such as property owner or contractor.

Step 3: Complete your application, upload all required documents.

Step 4: Verify, Sign and Submit for review.

Step 5: Revise the application based on the feedback from the Township of Scugog.

Step 6: Watch for follow up emails to make sure the process keeps going.

If you plan to apply for a Heritage permit through Cloudpermit, online:

1. Register https://ca.cloudpermit.com/registration

2. Login http://ca.cloudpermit.com/login with your email address

3. Read the Instructional Screen shots – ‘Heritage Guide checklist and 'How to Submit a Heritage Permit Application’ or 'How to Submit a Heritage Sign Permit Application' through Cloudpermit 

Heritage Conservation District Grant Program
All property owners in the Downtown Port Perry Heritage Conservation District are being advised that a Heritage Conservation District Grant Program has been approved by Council.

This Program is designed to encourage the restoration and improvement of building facades in the Heritage Conservation District. Landowners of either contributing and / or non-contributing buildings in the District are eligible to apply.

To be eligible for a Heritage Grant for consideration in 2023, draft applications including scope of the work must be received by March 31, 2023.  Landowners are required to contact Christy Harrison at charrison@scugog.ca or 905-985-7346 ext. 115.
The Heritage committee will review the proposal(s) on April 4, 2023 and provide applicants with comments/input shortly thereafter.
Secondly, an official application will be provided to the applicant who then must include two (2) contractor quotes and professional drawings no later than end of day on May 5, 2023.
The Committee will review the final applications and recommendations will be forwarded to Council for their review and consideration on May 29, 2023. Applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application no later than June 2, 2023.