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Building permits — Bancroft, Ontario: By-Law No. 08-2025 (Being a By-Law Respecting Building Permit Classes, Applications, Fees…

In the Town of Bancroft, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law No. 08-2025 (Being a By-Law Respecting Building Permit Classes, Applications, Fees and Notices Required for Inspection), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this by-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official.

By-Law No. 08-2025 (Being a By-Law Respecting Building Permit Classes, Applications, Fees and Notices Required for Inspection) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings.	s. 2.1
fee basis	Set out in Schedule "A"; e.g. $150 administrative fee, $0.60/sq ft farm/commercial/industrial, $1.15/sq ft residential above grade, 1.5% construction value for renovations beginning March 01, 2025 (2% after January 01, 2026).	Schedule "A"
fees location	Schedule "A" to this by-law	s. 12.1
authority	Chief Building Official	s. 1.0

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Town of Bancroft's Building By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 setting permit classes, application requirements, fee schedules (Schedule A) and refund rules (Schedule B); passed Feb 11, 2025, effective March 1, 2025.