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A building permit is a commitment to safety. The Ontario Building Code Act requires that you obtain a building permit before starting construction. By applying for a building permit, you ensure that your project meets building code, fire, health, and safety standards.
Class of Building or Structure |
Cost per Square Foot |
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| Residential Buildings/Seasonal Dwellings, Guest & Additions | $1.20 per sq. ft. per floor $1.00 per sq. ft. of foundation area |
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Demolition Permit |
$200.00 | |
| Farm/Commercial/Industrial | $0.60 per sq. ft. per floor | |
| Garages, Decks, Porches, Accessory and Detached Buildings | $0.70 per sq. ft. per floor | |
Renovations |
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| (2% of value, based on $65.00 per sq. ft. for value or builders value whichever is higher “on all projects”) | $150.00 + 2% construction value | |
| Minimum Building Permit Fee | $150.00 for projects under $50,000 in value. $800.00 for a dwelling or renovations over $50,000 in value. |
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| Change of Use (Where no construction is carried out) |
$200.00 | |
| Plumbing | $100.00 plus $12.00 per fixture | |
| Wood Burning Stoves & Chimney Installation | $200.00 | |
| Swimming Pools (Private or Public in-ground only) |
$200.00 | |
| Solar Panels (Roof Mounts only) | $100.00 + $12.00 per $1,000.00 of value or any part there-of |
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Sewage System |
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| a) Class 2 System (grey water) | $600.00 | |
| b) Class 3 System (cesspool) | $600.00 | |
| c) Class 4, 5 System daily flow not > 4500 Litres | $600.00 | |
| d) Class 4, 5 System daily flow 4500 liters to 10,000 liters | $600.00 | |
| e) Repair to Sewage System | $300.00 | |
| Construction Started Without Permit | Double fees-minimum of $400.00 | |
| Re-inspection Fee (Work not completed for inspection) | $125.00 | |
| Communications Towers, Wind Turbine,Walls, etc. | $100.00 + 2% of value | |
| Administration Fee (review application for completion) | $150.00 | |
| Building Permit Renewal | $150.00 | |
| Deposit (On New Residential Project over $50,000.00 in value) |
$1,000.00 Refundable if project is completed within 2 years |
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| Occupancy Permit | $200.00 |
Minimum fee for building permit $150
As a property owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that a building permit is obtained, even if you’re hiring a builder or contractor. If you’re unsure whether you need a permit, contact the Building Department to find out. The Building Bylaw and the Ontario Building Code Act have penalties of up to $50,000 upon conviction for illegal construction. We charge an additional $400 administration fee on permits if started without a permit. We also have a $1000 Provincial Offences Ticket for infractions.
