Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Barrie, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law (By-law 2013-070) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use to increased hazard, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof. Fees set in: Barrie's Fees By-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
| permit required for | Construction, demolition, change of use to increased hazard, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof. | s. 3.1.1, s. 3.1.3, s. 3.1.4, s. 3.1.5 |
| fees location | Barrie's Fees By-law | s. 2.1.4 |
| authority | Chief Building Official and Inspectors | s. 2.1.7, s. 2.1.12 |
City of Barrie By-law 2013-070 regulating the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act regarding construction, demolition and change of use of buildings (building permits, not land use/zoning).
| permit required for | Construction, demolition, change of use to increased hazard, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof. | s. 3.1.1, s. 3.1.3, s. 3.1.4, s. 3.1.5 |
| fees location | Barrie's Fees By-law | s. 2.1.4 |
| authority | Chief Building Official and Inspectors | s. 2.1.7, s. 2.1.12 |
Governs the building permit process under the Building Code Act — permit applications, fees, inspections and enforcement for construction within the City.