Town of Rimbey, an accredited municipality (Safety Codes Accreditation Cert. No. M000160), bylaw governing development/building permit applications and fee structure (per Schedule A); double fee if work starts before permit issuance; covers construction, alteration, relocation, demolition.
Building permits — Rimbey, Alberta
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Rimbey, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Development and Building Permit Bylaw No. 775/05 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $2000 for accessory buildings or $5000 for principal buildings.
| permit required for | New Single-Family Dwellings, Additions; Relocation of a Building; Garage, Renovation, Basement Development; New, Addition, Renovation; Change of Use; Demolition Permits | BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE |
| fee basis | Residential: $5.00 per $1000 of Project Value; relocation $0.30/sq ft; garage/renovation/basement $0.25/sq ft; min $100. Commercial: $5.50 per $1000; change of use $250; min $250. SCC Levy 4% (min $4.50, max $560). | BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE |
| fine range | $2000 for accessory buildings or $5000 for principal buildings | Developments and Buildings Without a Permit |
scout note
Same schedule recorded under building_permits: current Building Permit Fee Schedule and Electrical Permit Fee Schedule (with Safety Codes Council levy) applied under the Development and Building Permit Bylaw's permit process.