The City of Thunder Bay is continuing to expand its digital building and planning services, making it easier for local homeowners and contractors to start construction projects and build homes.

The City launched an online appointment booking tool that allows users to set up appointments with Development Services staff with a few clicks.

Homeowners, contractors, and others pursuing residential or commercial building projects, as well as pre-consultation or planning applications can now book appointments by visiting: thunderbay.ca/developmentappointment

The introduction of online appointment booking aligns with the City’s Digital Strategy and builds on the 2023 launch of the Property and Permits portal, which allows users to apply and pay for many building permits and planning applications online.

More complex planning inquiries may require a pre-consultation application. For information on when pre-consultation is mandatory, visit: thunderbay.ca/en/business/request-planning-consultation.aspx