Building permits — Innisfail, Alberta

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of Innisfail, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Rates and Fees Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1687-2022 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Exemptions: Emergency work without a permit if imminent serious danger to persons or property; must apply once danger remedied. Permit fees: $5.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value for the undertaking. Fees set in: Town's current "Rates and Fees Bylaw".

Rates and Fees Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1687-2022 adopted bylaw
permit required for Residential detached dwelling, additions/alterations, basement development, garage/shed, deck/porch, multi-family, commercial, industrial, institutional construction. Building Permits
fee basis $5.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value for the undertaking. is $5.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
authority Building Inspector inspection by the Building Inspector
fine range Double the original fee; double the applicable development permit fee Double the original fee; Double the applicable development permit fee
scout note

Consolidated Town fee schedule; sets a Safety Codes Levy (4% of permit amount, $4.50-$560 min/max) and building permit fees, e.g. $5.50 per $1,000 of construction value, with doubled fees if construction starts before a permit issues.

Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. 1690-2022 adopted bylaw
permit required for Any undertaking for which a permit is required pursuant to this bylaw s. 1(1)
exemptions Emergency work without a permit if imminent serious danger to persons or property; must apply once danger remedied s. 1(2)
fees location Town's current "Rates and Fees Bylaw" s. 24
authority CAO (Chief Administrative Officer or designate, including Safety Codes Officer or Permit Issuer) CAO definition; s. 4; s. 39
fine range Not less than established in this section, not exceeding $10,000; $250; $400 or twice permit fees, whichever is greater s. 32; s. 33
scout note

Innisfail is an accredited municipality under the Safety Codes Act. A permit is required before starting any undertaking covered by the Act; sets application, inspection, extension and enforcement rules; permit and inspection fees are set in the Town's Rates and Fees Bylaw.

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