Building permits — Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Hanover, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 2379-15 (As Amended), verified 2026-09-24. Fees set in: fees by-law. Fines: double permit fee but not less than $100; fine not less than $500 or double permit fee, not exceeding $5,000; imprisonment up to six months.

Building By-Law No. 2379-15 (As Amended) adopted bylaw
permit required for location, placement, erection or construction; addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system installation s. 4.2.1.1
exemptions patching, painting, decorating; same-material stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening not altered; open landings/stairs/decks; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage building <=120 sq ft; non-structural repairs <$5,000 s. 4.2.1.2
fees location fees by-law s. 4.1.1(c)
authority Rural Municipality of Hanover (the "Municipality") and, where the context requires, such building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed by the Municipality s. 2.2.3
fine range double permit fee but not less than $100; fine not less than $500 or double permit fee, not exceeding $5,000; imprisonment up to six months s. 7.1; s. 7.2
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RM of Hanover's own building by-law under The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act; sets requirements for building, plumbing, occupancy and demolition permits, inspections, and duties of owners/contractors; permit fees set in a separate Fees By-law (Schedule C) not located.

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