Building permits — Arran–Elderslie, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Arran–Elderslie, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 41-2025 (consolidated as amended by By-law 31-2026), verified 2026-09-25. Fees set in: Schedule "C" of this by-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors.

Building By-law 41-2025 (consolidated as amended by By-law 31-2026) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, alteration or structural repair of Buildings and parts of Buildings including Plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Sewage Systems, Farm Buildings, designated structures and signs. Schedule "A", item 1
fee basis Fees are set out in Schedule "C"; many are per square foot with minimums (e.g. Single-Family Dwelling $1.55 sq. ft., min $1,000.00), plus flat fees; all permits carry minimum fee. Schedule "C"
fees location Schedule "C" of this by-law s. 5.1
authority Chief Building Official and Inspectors s. 2.3; s. 6.4
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Municipality's Building By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992: governs building, demolition, conditional, change-of-use and occupancy permits, fees, inspections, appointment of Chief Building Official/inspectors, and a code of conduct. Amended by By-law 31-2026 (Mar 23, 2026).

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