Building permits — Rural Municipality of Cartier, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Cartier, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 1621-11 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: Construct, erect, place, enlarge, structurally alter, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove or change occupancy of a building. Exemptions: Utility shed up to 120 square feet in area and 8 feet in height (application still required). Permit fees: Based on building inspector's opinion of estimated value of work proposed; adjusted/refund if actual lower.

Building By-Law No. 1621-11 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construct, erect, place, enlarge, structurally alter, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove or change occupancy of a building. s. 7
exemptions Utility shed up to 120 square feet in area and 8 feet in height (application still required). s. 8
fee basis Based on building inspector's opinion of estimated value of work proposed; adjusted/refund if actual lower. s. 13
fees location By-Law 1615-11 Fees and Charges By-Law s. 12(f)
authority Building inspector s. 23; s. 25(a); s. 25(d)
fine range Fine of not more than $1000; penalty equal to cost of enforcement, maximum $2500; s. 8 contravention penalty equal to building permit fee. s. 36
scout note

Adopts the Manitoba Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes; requires a building permit for construction, alteration, renovation, demolition or occupancy change; exempts utility sheds under 120 sq ft; sets inspector duties and permit fee tied to Fees and Charges By-Law.

Fees and Charges By-Law No. 1715-24 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, erection, placement, alteration, repair or renovation of a building or structure; new buildings including accessory buildings. Schedule "C", s. 3; Schedule "C", s. 1
fee basis Residential/Part 9: $100 minimum; 0.75% of value up to $200,000, 0.50% over. Part 3: $250 minimum; 1.0% up to $1,000,000, 0.75% over. Agricultural: $250 minimum; 1.0% up to $1,000,000, 0.50% over. Schedule "C", s. 3 (Residential and Part 9); Schedule "C", s. 3 (Part 3); Schedule "C", s. 4
fees location White Horse Plains Planning District Secretary-Treasurer Schedule "B", s. 1
authority Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Schedule "C", s. 1
fine range Permit not obtained: fee doubled; Stop Work Order continued: $150/day; missed inspection: $100 per incident. Schedule "C", s. 11
scout note

Schedule C of the consolidated fees by-law sets the Building and Development Permit fee schedule that applies under Building By-Law 1621-11.

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