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

Building permits — Athens, Ontario: Schedule "A" to By-law 2026-02: Classes of Permits and Permit Fees

In the Township of Athens, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Schedule "A" to By-law 2026-02: Classes of Permits and Permit Fees, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: To construct a building (including repairs and alterations).

Schedule "A" to By-law 2026-02: Classes of Permits and Permit Fees adopted bylaw

permit required for	To construct a building (including repairs and alterations)	To construct a building (including repairs and alterations)
fee basis	$19.20/$1,000.00 building value, minimum permit fee applies. Construction cost up to $10,000 minimum fee is $192.00. Construction cost >$10,000 - <$20,000 minimum fee is $384.00. For construction cost over $20,000 the base fee applies.	BUILDING PERMIT (BASE FEE); MINIMUM PERMIT

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Township's building permit fee schedule (attached to Building By-law 2026-02): sets classes of permits and fees for building ($19.20/$1,000 value), demolition, HVAC, plumbing, pool enclosures, occupancy, change-of-use, and violation/missed-inspection charges.