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

Building permits — Municipality of Norfolk Treherne, Manitoba: Building Bylaw No. 89-2022

In the Municipality of Norfolk Treherne, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 89-2022, verified 2026-09-24. Fees set in: Schedule of Fees. Administered by: South Central Planning District; Development Officer/Building Inspector. Fines: fine not exceeding $5,000.00, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.

Building Bylaw No. 89-2022 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Building Permit required for erection/construction, addition/extension/improvement/alteration/conversion, repair, sign installation, excavation, and permanent pools/hot tubs/fish ponds min. depth 2 feet.	s. 8.1
exemptions	Accessory buildings/sheds <10 m²; farm buildings (not residence/garage/carport); utility/communication towers, flood/hydro dams, street systems, mechanical equipment not regulated; replacement stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows same size, fences, painting, cabinets, sidewalks, non-structural repairs.	s. 4.1; s. 8.4
fees location	Schedule of Fees	s. 7.2
authority	South Central Planning District; Development Officer/Building Inspector	s. 2.3 (AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION)
fine range	fine not exceeding $5,000.00, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both	s. 24.1

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Norfolk Treherne's own bylaw adopting the Manitoba Building Code; requires a permit for erection, alteration, demolition, or occupancy change of buildings/structures; sets inspection duties and enforcement by the authority having jurisdiction.

South Central Planning District - Municipal Building Bylaws

SCPD page listing each of its 4 member municipalities' own Building Bylaws, including Norfolk Treherne's 89-2022; SCPD provides a shared Development Officer & Building Inspector (Brent Baete) for permit administration.