Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 2005-106 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Work regulated by the Act and the Building Code, or occupancy of a building or part thereof. Fees set in: Schedule "A" Fee Schedule. Administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed.
| permit required for | Work regulated by the Act and the Building Code, or occupancy of a building or part thereof. | s. 2(1)(p) |
| fees location | Schedule "A" Fee Schedule | s. 14(1) |
| authority | Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed. | s. 3; s. 12(1) |
Town of Amherstburg's Building Code Act by-law respecting issuance of building/demolition/change-of-use permits and scheduling of inspections; defines classes of permits and administrative procedures.
Town of Amherstburg's 2026 building services fee schedule: minimum building permit fee $165, change-of-use, business/liquor licence inspections, 911 addressing, lawyer's letter and other building-department fees, effective January 2, 2026.