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

Building permits — Rural Municipality of Grey, Manitoba: Building By-Law No. 08-2017

In the Rural Municipality of Grey, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 08-2017, verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Building permit: $10 per $1,000 value up to $500,000; over $500,000, $3,000 first $500,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; plan review $1 per $1,000. Administered by: Rural Municipality of Grey; building inspector or other appointed authority. Fines: not exceeding $5,000; $100/day for continuing offence.

Building By-Law No. 08-2017 adopted bylaw

permit required for	location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; underpinning; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; relocation/removal; mechanical system; excavation; spray paint; signs.	s. 4.2.1.1
exemptions	patching, painting, decorating; replacement of doors/windows, stucco/siding/shingles, open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; fences; detached accessory storage not greater than 120 sq ft and less than 12 ft; non-structural repairs <$5,000.	s. 4.2.1.2
fee basis	Building permit: $10 per $1,000 value up to $500,000; over $500,000, $3,000 first $500,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; plan review $1 per $1,000.	Schedule "A", s. 2
authority	Rural Municipality of Grey; building inspector or other appointed authority	s. 2.2.3
fine range	not exceeding $5,000; $100/day for continuing offence	s. 7.1; s. 7.3

scout note

RM of Grey's own building by-law; adopts the Manitoba Building Code; governs construction/alteration/demolition/occupancy of buildings and correction of unsafe conditions; requires permits and inspections by the named Building Inspector.