How Do I?

Register for an account
Notes about Registration
APLI will prevent account registration if:
  • The email and/or username are already in use
  • The email address is invalid
Make a payment
  1. Login to APLI
  2. Select 'My Records'
  3. Click the blue link (the record number)
  4. Select 'Payments'
  5. Click 'Pay Fees Due'
Notes about payments

If a payment is required at the time of application, you will be directed to do so.

APLI accepts payments:

  • One application at a time
  • Under $5,000

There will be a confirmation in your application record in APLI upon a successful online payment.

If you are experiencing difficulties processing your payment, please contact Service Barrie.

Payments $5,000 and above can be made through Service Barrie (cash, cheque, or debit).

  • Payment by cheque: make your cheque payable to the City of Barrie and ensure that the record number and project address are noted in the subject line on the cheque.
View an invoice
Upload and download documents

For Building Services and Development Services applications only, please use the guide below to learn how to upload and download documents/attachments:
How to Upload and Download Documents in the Customer Portal

Upload requirements for Building Permit applications:
Electronic Document Submission Standards (PDF)

To view a help video for uploading/downloading documents for all other applications, please click here.

Delete documents
If a document was uploaded in error, you can notify your file manager and/or contact Service Barrie. Documents cannot be deleted from the APLI Citizen Portal.
Search an address
Make corrections

If your application has not been submitted, you can make changes at any time.

If you need to report a mistake on your application, please contact Service Barrie with your record number and identify the error(s).

APLI does not allow records to be deleted from the portal.
Resume an application

APLI's save and resume feature allows you to complete your application at your convenience. If you do not have everything you need to apply, you can save your application and return to it later. This feature keeps your application active for up to 60 days.
Check the status of an application
  1. Login to APLI
  2. Select 'My Records'
  3. Click the blue link (the record number)
  4. Select 'Record Info'
  5. Select 'Processing Status'
Cancel an application

Please contact Service Barrie. Records cannot be deleted from the APLI Citizen Portal.
Manage project contacts
Manage building permit contacts

Only the applicant, authorized agent, and/or property owner can request changes to project contacts on building permit records. Change requests must be submitted in writing via email to: [email protected].

Please review our how-to guides for additional information:
Manage delegates

The Process

Requests must be emailed to the City of Barrie with the required information to process your request. Only the applicant, authorized agent, and/or property owner can submit a request to change access to an existing application.

Details to include in your request

The following information must be included in the email for your request to be processed:

  • Specify if you want to Add or Remove access
  • List all applicable Record #(s)
  • Address associated with each record #
  • First and last name of the individual to be added/removed from the application/permit/licence
  • APLI login name for the individual who is to be added/removed from the application/permit/licence
  • Email address associated with the individual to be added/removed from the application/permit/licence
  • Contact type - See below for examples or provide a written description if none of the ones below is applicable
After Hours Contact Emergency Contact (Secondary) Professional Engineer
Agent Land Surveyor Registered Code Agency
Architect Other Sign Contractor
Builder Owner Site Superintendent
Consultant Permit Holder Solicitor
Contractor Plumbing Contractor Structural Engineer
Emergency Contact (Primary) Prime Consultant Surveyor
Tenant

  • System generated emails - APLI will send system generated emails automatically to all contacts on the record, except for Building Services records.

  • Building Services Records: APLI will send system generated emails to the following contact types: Applicant, Agent, Site Superintendent, and Prime Consultant. Please ensure the appropriate individuals are assigned to these contact types, where applicable.

Who to Contact

For the most expedient processing of your request, please direct your email to the appropriate department based on the record/application type. Refer to the table below:

Department Email
ROWA [email protected]
Development Services [email protected]
Building Services [email protected]
Business Licence [email protected]
All other [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact Service Barrie for assistance.

Request building permit inspections