Building permits across Ontario
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
331 of 444 municipalities in Ontario have an adopted bylaw on building permits on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Highlands Township |
By-law No. 0709/2020 - Being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits, Inspections and a Code of Conduct (Building By-law) and to repeal By-law No. 0482/2017
adopted 2020-12-15 |
permit required for: Construction and demolition of buildings and structures and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Schedule A: $1.00 per square foot per floor residential; $0.80 per square foot basement; $0.60 per square foot farm/commercial/industrial; $0.50 per square foot garages/decks; renovations $150.00 + 2% construction value; minimum $150.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-27 |
| Adelaide Metcalfe Township |
By-Law 52-2023 - Building By-Law
adopted 2023-09-18 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, or cause construction/demolition of a building or swimming pool; occupancy, change of use, sewage system, conditional permits. · exemptions: Inflatable pools with maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. · fees set in: Municipality's in force Fees By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Adjala-Tosorontio Township |
Building By-law 23-43 (Office Consolidation, current to Amendment No. 1)
adopted 2023-05-10 |
permit required for: No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act. · permit fees: Fee per ft² of floor area set out in Schedule 'A', except where a minimum flat fee is indicated. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw 2021-19; By-Law no. 10-18; By-Law no. 05-27 | 2026-09-25 |
| Admaston/Bromley Township |
By-law No. 2017-25 - The Building By-Law
adopted 2017-04-20 |
permit required for: construction/demolition/sewage system or change of use · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; e.g. residential $0.35 per sq. ft., accessory $0.35 per sq. ft. - $100.00 minimum. · administered by: Officer (Chief Building Official) | 2026-09-25 |
| Ajax Town |
Building By-law 48-2023 - Schedule A (Classes of Permits, Fees and Refunds), effective Jan 1, 2026 | permit fees: Flat rate where indicated; product of fee multiplier and floor area/other measure; otherwise 1.5% of estimated construction value; minimums: minor $146, moderate $329, major $549. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Alberton Township |
By-law 30-2026 - Schedule B: Building Permit Fees
adopted 2026-03-19 |
permit required for: Building and/or development · permit fees: Minimum $100; $100 for first $1,000 of value; $10 each additional $1,000 or part; construction cost based on per-square-foot values; for certain buildings, greater of $150/sq ft per level or contract value. · administered by: Chief, Building Official, Deputy CBO or appointed Inspector | 2026-09-25 |
| Alfred and Plantagenet Township |
By-law 2023-60 - Building Permits By-law (Building Code Act, 1992), with Schedules A, B, C
adopted 2023-12-05 |
permit required for: Work regulated by this by-law, the Act, and the Building Code, including construction, demolition, change of use, and plumbing. · permit fees: Flat fee or minimum flat fee plus graduated fee based on floor area; otherwise $75 + $15.10 per $1,000 of project value. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Inspector | 2026-09-27 |
| Algonquin Highlands Township |
Building By-law 2020-23
adopted 2020-02-20 |
permit required for: Complete construction, conditional construction, demolition, change of use resulting in increased hazard, and new/replacement sewage systems. · permit fees: CBO determines fees per Schedule 'A' of current Fees By-law; no permit until paid in full. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' of the current Fees By-law | 2026-08-28 |
| Alnwick/Haldimand Township |
Building By-law No. 75-2016
adopted 2016-07-28 |
permit required for: Construction of buildings and parts, demolition/removal of a building, change of use, occupancy, and conditional permits. · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule 'A'; e.g. $3,039.57 + $4.55/m2 > than 232.25 m2. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' of this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Amaranth Township |
By-law 2026-02 - Fees and Charges Amendment, Schedule H (Building Department Classes of Permits and Permit Fees)
+1 more adopted 2026-01-21 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, conditional, change of use, and occupancy permits as set out in s. 3. · fees set in: Township's Collection of Fees and Charges By-Law as amended from time to time · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Amherstburg Town |
Building By-law 2005-106
+1 more adopted 2005-12-12 |
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. | 2026-09-25 |
| Armour Township |
By-law #41-2024 (Building By-law - respecting building permits and inspections)
+1 more adopted 2024-07-09 |
permit fees: $14.50 per $1,000 of estimated value of work · fines: Double the permit fee, minimum $600.00 · permit required for: construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal, relocation, change of use, and plumbing installations not included in the complete building package | 2026-09-25 |
| Arnprior Town |
Building By-Law No. 6694-17 (consolidated to include Amending By-Law No. 7393-23)
+1 more adopted 2017-04-10 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. · fees set in: user fees and charges by-law as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official; inspections by Chief Building Official or Registered Code Agency where appointed | 2026-09-25 |
| Arran–Elderslie Municipality |
Building By-law 41-2025 (consolidated as amended by By-law 31-2026)
adopted 2025-05-26 |
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. · permit fees: 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. · fees set in: Schedule "C" of this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh Township |
By-law Number 62-2024: Building By-Law
adopted 2024-10-15 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use, or occupancy of a building, or part of it · fees set in: Township's 'Consolidated Fee' By-law, as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Asphodel–Norwood Township |
By-law 2025-55: A By-law to establish fees and charges (Building section)
adopted 2025-12-09 |
permit fees: $10.00 per $1,000 (minimum $50.00) + admin charge · fines: $250.00 each | 2026-09-25 |
| Assiginack Township |
By-Law # 2021-04: Building By-Law
adopted 2021-05-04 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or occupancy of a partially complete building. · permit fees: Based on estimated dollar value of construction; $12.00 per 1,000 (minimums as indicated); $50.00 non-refundable Administration Fee. · fees set in: Schedule "A" | 2026-09-25 |
| Athens Township |
Schedule "A" to By-law 2026-02: Classes of Permits and Permit Fees | permit required for: To construct a building (including repairs and alterations) · permit fees: $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. | 2026-09-25 |
| Augusta Township |
3413-2019 Building By-Law
adopted 2019-04-23 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings · permit fees: Based on total floor space of all storeys above grade and below-grade living space; change of use based on total floor space subject to change; rates in Schedule "A" (e.g., residential $1.00/sq. ft.). · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Aurora Town |
By-law Number 6096-18 (Building By-law)
+1 more adopted 2018-06-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof, as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Determined in accordance with Schedule "A"; additional fees based on scope of work and floor area for class of permit. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors; Registered Code Agencies may perform specified functions. | 2026-09-25 |
| Aylmer Town |
By-Law No. 72-12 (Building By-law)
adopted 2013-01-14 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, or change a building unless a permit was issued by the Chief Building Official. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule 'B' (e.g. $1,500.00/dwelling unit; $10.00/$1,000 value of construction equivalent; $1,500 minimum fee; +25% Stabilization Reserve Charge). · fees set in: Schedule 'B' to this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Baldwin Township |
By-law No. 2023-15 (Building By-Law)
adopted 2023-06-12 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Administration Fee of $40.00 shall apply to all building permit applications; Building permit fee - $15/$1000 of value of construction; Demolition - $50/1000 sq. ft. or portion thereof; Conditional Permit - $15/$1000 of value (Min $1000 value). · fees set in: Schedule 'A' to this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Bancroft Town |
By-Law No. 08-2025 (Being a By-Law Respecting Building Permit Classes, Applications, Fees and Notices Required for Inspection)
adopted 2025-02-11 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: 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). · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Barrie City |
Building By-law (By-law 2013-070)
+1 more adopted 2013-04-15 |
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 | 2026-09-21 |
| Bayham Municipality |
By-law No. 2019-024 (The Building By-law)
adopted 2019-03-21 |
permit required for: Building, plumbing, conditional, change of use, demolition, moving buildings, and municipal sewage system connection permits. · permit fees: based on cost or valuation of proposed work, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional services · fees set in: Municipality of Bayham's 'Rates and Fees By-law' | 2026-09-25 |
| Beckwith Township |
By-law No. 02-03 — Building By-law
+1 more adopted 2002-01-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, plumbing or change of use permits are required as set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Based on floor area or estimated valuation; e.g., $0.40/sq ft residential, $10.00 per $1,000 valuation; minimum $50.00. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Belleville City |
Building By-law No. 2010-88
adopted 2010-05-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law. | 2026-08-28 |
| Billings Township |
Schedule D to By-Law #2025-16 — Building Permit Fees | permit fees: Base Fee $150.00; $120/inspectioh; $0.25/sqft · fines: Double the cost of the permit | 2026-09-25 |
| Black River-Matheson Township |
Building By-Law 2025-31
adopted 2025-06-10 |
permit required for: No work shall commence until a permit is issued; no change of use or demolition without a permit. · permit fees: Residential: $100.00 for first $1,000 of construction value, plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof; Commercial: $150.00 for first $1,000, plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof; other fees per Schedule A. · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) | 2026-09-21 |
| Blandford-Blenheim Township |
By-law 2081-2018 — Building By-law (consolidated, includes amendment 2294-2022) | permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Administrative fee plus permit fee per square foot or flat amount, as set out in Schedule "A"; indexed annually per Construction Price Statistics. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Building Inspector | 2026-09-25 |
| Blind River Town |
By-Law #25-80 — Schedule H: Building (2026 Municipal User Fees) | permit required for: Class A-F buildings, additions, repairs/renovations, plumbing, demolition, moving, excavation, blasting, sign, change of use, occupancy, fencing, pools, solar, wind, containers. · permit fees: Permit fee = SI x A; SI = Service index for class of proposed work, A = floor area in ft2 · administered by: Certified Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Bluewater Municipality |
Bluewater — Building Permit Fees (2025 Fees)
+1 more |
permit fees: Base Fee plus Additional Fee per sq ft, varying by permit class · permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building, unless a permit has been issued by the chief building official. · permit fees: Calculated as a flat fee, a flat fee based on a specified floor area, or a combination of a minimum flat fee plus a graduated fee for floor area exceeding the specified floor area; based on floor area and type of occupancy. | 2026-09-25 |
| Bonfield Township |
By-law No. 2025-30 — Building Fees and Charges By-Law
adopted 2025-07-15 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Bonnechere Valley Township |
By-law 2024-019, The Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
+1 more adopted 2024-05-07 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, sewage system or change of use permits as set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Refer to current Fees and Charges By-Law for fee schedule; double fee if construction begins before permit; $100 revoked/new permit administration fee. · fees set in: current Fees and Charges By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Bracebridge Town |
By-law No. 2024-045 - A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits, Inspections and Administration
adopted 2024-08-14 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, plumbing, sewage systems, conditional permits, and other work listed in Schedule "F" require permits. · permit fees: Rates per sq. ft. or per $1,000 of construction value, with minimum fees, as set out in Schedule "A". · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-27 |
| Bradford West Gwillimbury Town |
Building By-law 2020-40 (Consolidated)
adopted 2020-05-05 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI = Service Index for Classification and A = Floor area in square meters; minimum $225 Part 9 residential, $400 other. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Brampton City |
Building By-law 387-2006
adopted 2006-12-13 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI = Service Index and A = floor area in m2 · fees set in: Schedules "A1" and "A2" of this By-law | 2026-08-28 |
| Brant City |
By-law 4-22 (as amended by By-law 28-26), a By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting permits and related matters
adopted 2022-01-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of buildings, as set out in Schedule A classes of permits. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law; prescribed value is total cost of material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional services, excluding land. · fees set in: County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Brantford City |
Municipal Code Chapter 429, Building Code - Implementation ("Building By-law"), By-law 20-2023
adopted 2023-02-28 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and classes of permits set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the City of Brantford Fees and Charges By-law; prescribed value is total cost of material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional services, excluding land. · fees set in: City of Brantford Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Brighton Municipality |
By-law 103-2024 - 2025 Planning and Building Fees and Charges By-law
adopted 2024-12-16 |
permit required for: Residential dwellings and additions, residential accessory buildings, new commercial/industrial/institutional buildings, renovations, decks, chimneys, woodstoves, pools, agricultural buildings, change of use, demolition. · permit fees: per square foot, per $1,000.00 building value, flat rates, or minimum fees; e.g. residential dwellings $1.50 per square foot, minimum $1,900.00 · fees set in: Schedules F and G attached to this By-law | 2026-09-21 |
| Brock Township |
Building By-law 3308-2024
adopted 2024-12-16 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act. · permit fees: Fee per m² of floor area, except minimum flat fee; minimum fee $323.85; some work per $1,000 of construction value. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Brockton Municipality |
By-Law 2025-094 (Amend 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law - Building Permit and Planning Fees)
adopted 2025-11-25 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Brockville City |
Building By-law 053-2025
adopted 2025-06-10 |
permit required for: Any work or action regulated by the Act and the Code. · permit fees: The greater of a minimum fee or a per-square-foot rate, as set out in Schedule 3. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township |
Building By-law No. 2024-27 - Classes of Permits and Permit Fees (Amended Schedule A, as posted) | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Burk's Falls Village |
By-law No. 17-2024 (Building By-law)
adopted 2024-05-21 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and conditional permits · exemptions: Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, not more than 15 m2, one storey, detached, no plumbing. · permit fees: $100.00 + $15.00 per thousand; based on cost of valuation of proposed work. | 2026-09-25 |
| Burpee and Mills Township |
By-law 2026-02 to set a Fee Schedule for Building Permit Fees | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Caledon Town |
Fees By-law No. 2025-105 (2026 Fees and Charges) — Building Permit Fees
adopted 2025-11-25 |
permit fees: Permit Fee = Service Index (SI) x Total floor area (A); minimum $193.00; Groups A, B, D, E, F minimum $321; partial permits $1,080 each. | 2026-09-25 |
| Callander Municipality |
Building By-Law No. 2008-1082
adopted 2008-05-06 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use. · permit fees: Construction: $8.40/$1000 of construction value -minimum $120.00; demolition $100.00; conditional/change of use $120.00 plus $8.40/$1000 of construction value. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Calvin Municipality |
By-law No. 2026-24 — User Fee and Charges, Schedule B: Building Inspection Services
adopted 2026-06-23 |
permit fees: Flat fees and area-based fees (e.g., $475.00 for first 50m' building area; $50.00 for additional 10m' or part thereof) · fines: 1.75% penalty for non-payment | 2026-09-25 |
| Cambridge City |
Municipal Fees & Charges By-law 25-079 — Building Permit Fees
adopted 2025-12-15 |
permit required for: Construction, change of use, demolition, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing or drainage work. · permit fees: Per sq. ft. for construction, flat fees for categories, and minimum fee $143.00. · fines: Special Permit Fee: regular permit fee plus 100% additional, maximum $9,180.00; Re-inspection Fee: $100.00. | 2026-09-25 |
| Carleton Place Town |
Building By-Law No. 23-2022 (Repeals By-law 15-2018)
adopted 2022-05-10 |
permit required for: Permits shall be classified as either a Construction Permit, Demolition Permit, or combination of them, or a Change of Use Permit. · permit fees: prescribed by the Fees By-Law, calculated on the date the application is made · fees set in: Fees By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Carling Township |
Schedule “B” to By-law 2018-01 — Building Fees (2024 CPI-adjusted) | permit fees: Cost per square foot by class; $13.00 per $1,000.00 construction value; minimum $363.00 plus surcharge. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Cavan Monaghan Township |
Schedule A to User Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-68 (2025 Building Department Services fees) | permit required for: New residential, commercial, industrial, alterations, renovations, relocations, accessory/agriculture buildings, decks, pools, demolition, sewage systems, signs · permit fees: New residential/commercial/industrial: $1.25 per sq ft min $200; alterations: $15/$1,000 value min $200; accessory: $0.55 per sq ft min $200 · administered by: Chief Building Official; attending inspector | 2026-09-25 |
| Central Elgin Municipality |
Building Permit By-law 2026-028
adopted 2026-04-13 |
permit required for: construct or renovate a building or structure, or portion thereof · permit fees: Fees as provided in Schedules 'B-1', 'B-2' or 'B-3'; building permit based on construction cost valuation or Schedule 'A' prescribed value. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Central Frontenac Township |
2026 Building Permit Fees (Table 1 – Permits)
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building; all types of construction governed by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Minimum fee $71.00; total permit fee is summation of all applicable fees in Tables 1 to 3. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Central Huron Municipality |
Building By-law 17-2010
adopted 2010-04-12 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or structure; construct a sewage system, plumbing system, or swimming pool. · exemptions: Decks not attached to the main structure and less than 10 sq. m. in area do not require a Building Permit. · permit fees: Varies by class; e.g., commercial: $100.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 of total construction cost; residential: $50.00 plus .40 cents/sq. ft. of gross floor area. | 2026-09-21 |
| Central Manitoulin Municipality |
Building By-law 2023-10
adopted 2023-05-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or occupancy of a partially complete building, as set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Based on estimated dollar value of construction; $12.00 per $1,000 (minimums vary); additional non-refundable Administration Fee of $50.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Centre Wellington Township |
Building Permit Fees — Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2022-42 | permit required for: Construction, Demolition and Change of Use; All buildings, Additions, Mezzanines & Structures. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI X A; SI = Service Index, A = Floor Area; minimum $120.00; Line 700: $12.50 / $1,000 of Estimated Construction Value. · fees set in: Sign Bylaw Fees | 2026-09-25 |
| Chatham-Kent Municipality |
Building By-law 89-2020
adopted 2020-07-20 |
permit required for: Work regulated by this by-law, the Act and Building Code, or to occupy a building or part thereof. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; minimum $90.00; Group A $16.90 per $1,000 up to $10,000,000, $1.50 thereafter; Group F $14.05 per $1,000 (cap $20,000). · administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Chatsworth Township |
Building Fees and Charges By-law (Schedule of Building Permit Fees) | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Chisholm Township |
Building By-law 2023-36
+1 more adopted 2023-11-28 |
permit required for: construction, demolition or change of use · fees set in: current Fees By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Clarence-Rockland City |
By-law 2026-74 - Being a by-Law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits and inspections (Building By-law)
adopted 2026-08-12 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, and change of use · permit fees: gross floor area, class of construction, type of work, or valuation model in Schedule "G"; or a minimum fee · fees set in: Schedule "G" of user fee by-law | 2026-09-27 |
| Clarington Municipality |
Building By-law 2024-006 (Office Consolidation)
adopted 2024-02-26 |
permit required for: Work regulated by the Act or building code, change of use, and occupancy; classes include construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A where SI = Service Index for Classification of the work proposed, and A = floor area in square metres of the work involved; minimum fee $135.31; unlisted types $23.33 per $1,000 of construction value. · administered by: Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official, and inspectors appointed by the Chief Building Official. | 2026-09-25 |
| Clearview Township |
Building By-law 26-50 (Schedules A-E) | permit required for: Construction, demolition, and onsite sewage systems. · permit fees: Fee per ft² of floor area or minimum flat fee per Schedule A; Schedule B base fees plus per ft² over thresholds. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Cobalt Town |
By-law 2025-38, Respecting Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
adopted 2025-12-09 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use · permit fees: $9.25 per thousand based on contract price; if no contract price, calculated by Building Department per Schedule A; no permit less than $90.00 minimum. | 2026-09-25 |
| Cochrane Town |
Building By-law No. 1210-2017 | permit required for: Construct or demolish a building, carry out plumbing, change use increasing hazard, construct/repair/renew/alter signage, and occupancy where required. · exemptions: Mining extraction structures, underground structures including fuel tanks, sheds less than 108 ft2, and home occupation/profession signage. · fees set in: User Fee By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Cockburn Island Township |
By-Law #2025-07: Building Permits and Related Fees | permit fees: Building Permit: $150.00 due with application plus $.40 cents per sq. foot; $.32 cents per sq. foot for 2nd floor. Accessory Building Permit: $150.00 plus $.15 cents per sq. foot; $.10 cents per sq. foot for second floor. Demolition $50.00. Renovations/Alterations $50.00 per inspection in addition to $150.00 application. Revision additional $50.00 plus $.40 cents per sq. foot. Structural re-location $150.00 plus $.40 cents per sq. foot. Renewal $150.00 after a two-year period. Re-visits $50.00 per visit. · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) · fines: $500.00 | 2026-09-21 |
| Collingwood Town |
By-law No. 2019-039, Schedule A (Building Permit Fees) | permit required for: A future basement finish is subject to a building permit and fees in accordance with this By-law. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI is fee rate based on service index and A is total floor area; minimum fee $170.00. · fees set in: Fees and Service Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Conmee Township |
By-law No. 930 - Building (consolidated, as amended by By-law #1278)
adopted 2008-05-27 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Permit Fee = Service Index (SI) X Total floor area (A), unless otherwise specified in Schedule "A". · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Cornwall City |
By-law 2019-027 - A By-Law under the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and related matters
adopted 2019-04-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use or plumbing for a building regulated by the Act and/or Building Code. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; minimum fee $180.00 unless noted otherwise. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Inspectors; Registered Code Agencies where appointed. | 2026-09-27 |
| Cramahe Township |
Building By-Law No. BL-2025-67 (with Schedules)
adopted 2025-12-16 |
permit required for: Building permit for complete construction of a building or part; conditional building; change of use; demolition; plumbing permit. · permit fees: Fees calculated in accordance with Schedule 'B'; minimum fee $150.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors. | 2026-09-25 |
| Dawn-Euphemia Township |
By-Law 2024-12 Building By-Law
adopted 2024-06-17 |
permit required for: Any construction, demolition, and/or change of use to any structure or building defined in the Act requires a permit and a fee. · exemptions: No permit required for roofing, siding, shingling, eavestroughing or window replacements within existing window openings. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; minimum charge for any permit is $350.00 unless otherwise stated; where based on valuation, total cost of all work; where based on square footage, includes garages, porches, decks, canopies, basement, walkouts and all storeys above grade. | 2026-09-21 |
| Deep River Town |
By-law 13-2023 - A By-law to Provide for the Enforcement of the Ontario Building Code
adopted 2023-04-12 |
permit required for: Residential new construction, accessory building, commercial, industrial, deck, fence, roofing, demolition, change of use · permit fees: Permit fees as set out in Schedule 'A'; based on gross floor area determined by Chief Official. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' to By-Law Number 13-2023 | 2026-09-21 |
| Deseronto Town |
Building, Plumbing and Sewage System Permit-Fee By-Law No. 41-21
adopted 2021-05-12 |
permit required for: construct or demolish or cause to be constructed or demolished a building · exemptions: Active Farm buildings are exempt within the meaning of the Act and the Regulations · permit fees: ALL PERMITS ARE SUBJECT TO A $150.00 ADMINISTRATION FEE; Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost | 2026-09-25 |
| Douro-Dummer Township |
Building By-law No. 2024-31 (consolidated, as amended by By-law 2025-46)
adopted 2024-06-04 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, and occupancy of buildings require permits as set out in Schedule A. · permit fees: $14.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value for most building permits; agricultural $3.63 per $1,000.00; minimum fee $225. · fees set in: Schedule A to By-law 2024-31 | 2026-09-25 |
| Drummond/North Elmsley Township |
Building By-law No. 2019-016
adopted 2019-03-12 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, building, or material alteration · exemptions: Smaller turbines; no plumbing permit for repairing or replacing a valve faucet or fixture, repairing a leak or forcing out a stoppage, or replacing a hot water tank. · permit fees: calculated in accordance with Schedule F of the Township's most current Tariff of Fees By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Dryden City |
Building By-law No. 3662-2009 | permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; plumbing is considered construction unless performed separately. · exemptions: Painting/decorating, replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing, hot water heaters, oil/gas appliances, roof shingling (R1/R2), same-size doors/windows, residential fences, structures <108 ft2 without plumbing, fire-destroyed demolition, construction sheds/trailers. · permit fees: Product of fee multiplier and gross floor area; otherwise $8.00 per $1,000.00 value; minimum $30.00 R1/R2, $100.00 other. | 2026-09-21 |
| Dutton/Dunwich Municipality |
Building By-law No. 2022-01 (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2022-01-12 |
permit required for: All types of construction governed by the Building Code, including renovation work (Part 11), farm buildings, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and industrial structures. · fees set in: Fees and Tariffs By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) | 2026-09-25 |
| Dysart et al Municipality |
Building By-law No. 2025-106 (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2025-11-25 |
permit required for: Building, sewage system, plumbing, demolition, and change of use permits under the Act. · permit fees: Calculated by floor area; rates per sq ft in Schedule A (residential $1.10/sq ft 2026, $1.20/sq ft 2027; minimum $200.00/$225.00). · fees set in: Schedule A | 2026-09-25 |
| East Ferris Municipality |
By-law No. 2026-28 (Amending By-law No. 2025-50, Schedule "G" – Building Services Fees)
adopted 2026-06-09 |
permit fees: per square foot; per $1,000 of construction Value; Flat Fee; Administrative Fee (Per Hour) · fees set in: Schedule "G" of By-law No. 2025-50 · fines: Administrative Fee (Per Hour): $100.00; Permit Fee: Doubled the normal permit fees plus administrative hours incurred | 2026-09-25 |
| East Gwillimbury Town |
Building By-law No. 2019-058
+1 more adopted 2019-05-07 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy of buildings. · permit fees: Flat rate, fee multiplier x unit of measure, or rate per $1,000 of construction value; greater of minimum fee or calculated fee. · fees set in: Town's General Fees By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| East Hawkesbury Township |
Building Permit By-law No. 2005-40
adopted 2005-06-20 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and transfer of permits · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI = Service Index and A = floor area in m2; $50 administration fee · administered by: Chief Building Official; inspector or Registered Code Agency | 2026-09-25 |
| East Zorra-Tavistock Township |
Building By-law #2012-7 (consolidated, as amended by By-law #2013-5 & #2017-19)
adopted 2012-02-01 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, conditional, and sewage permits as set out in the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; e.g. Residential Buildings New: $250.00 base + $1.25/sq ft; minimum permit fee $100.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township |
By-law No. 2012-05 (Building By-law)
adopted 2012-01-23 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and installation of an enclosure for a private outdoor swimming pool · administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed for inspections | 2026-09-25 |
| Elizabethtown-Kitley Township |
By-law Number 05-35, "The Building By-law"
+1 more adopted 2005-06-27 |
permit required for: construction of a new building, demolition, alteration/repair to an existing building, change of use, or conditional/partial permit · permit fees: Schedule A: per square foot, flat rates, greater of minimum or per square foot, or per $1,000 of cost; minimum $25.00 unless otherwise indicated · administered by: Chief Building Official; sewage system permits contracted to Lanark, Leeds & Grenville District Health Unit | 2026-09-25 |
| Elliot Lake City |
By-law No. 06-99 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2006-10-23 |
permit required for: New construction, repair/alteration, plumbing, demolition, change of use, conditional, communication towers >16.6 m, fences >2.0 m, HVAC, occupancy, signs, swimming pools. · exemptions: Temporary installation of portable heaters and air conditioning units or appliances · fees set in: by-law of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake | 2026-09-27 |
| Emo Township |
By-law No. 2025-16, User Fee By-Law (effective January 1, 2026) – Schedule 2: Building and/or Development Permits
adopted 2025-10-30 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Erin Town |
Building By-Law No. 23-44
+1 more adopted 2023-11-09 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy of a building or part; building permit may include plumbing, HVAC, farm buildings, designated structures. · fees set in: Towns Building Permit Fee By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Espanola Town |
Building Bylaw No. 2443/12
+1 more adopted 2012-05-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of buildings. · fees set in: Tariff of Fees Bylaw 2365/11 Schedule "D" · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Essa Township |
Building Department Fees and Charges By-law 2026-15, Schedule A
+1 more |
permit fees: Minimum Permit Fee $150; per sq ft rates by occupancy; flat rates; hourly rates. · fines: Permit Fee x 2 · permit required for: Construct, alter, renovate, demolish, remove, relocate a building; construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing or septic systems; occupy or use a building | 2026-09-25 |
| Essex Town |
Building By-Law No. 707
+1 more adopted 2005-12-19 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, conditional, and partial occupancy permits. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule "H"; minimum $10.00 per $1,000.00 construction cost or $75.00 for unlisted projects. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Fort Erie Town |
Building By-law No. 80-2014
adopted 2014-05-26 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings, as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Product of gross floor area and applicable rate established by Fees and Charges By-law; flat rate; or as otherwise established by that by-law. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law No. 40-09 | 2026-09-25 |
| French River Municipality |
Building By-law (2026-40)
adopted 2026-07-08 |
permit required for: Any work, including construction, demolition, or change of use of a building or part thereof, unless a permit has been issued by the CBO. · permit fees: ((TCC/1000) x $10.00) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Administration Fee $120; Table A rates apply. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Frontenac Islands Township |
By-law 013-2026 – Fees and Fares Schedule for Building Permit Fees and Administrative Charges | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Gananoque Town |
Building By-law No. 2022-050 (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use and Transfer of Permits and Inspections By-law)
+1 more adopted 2022-04-19 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, plumbing, or occupancy of a Building regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Based on Building value: completed Building sale value minus land value; calculated per General Fees & Charges By-law. · fees set in: General Fees and Rates By-law, By-law No. 2016-047, as amended | 2026-09-25 |
| Georgian Bay Township |
By-law 2024-104 – Fees and Charges By-law, Appendix K (Building / Septic Services) | permit fees: Building Permit fees are based on the estimated value of construction; Building Fees 11.00 per $1,000 of estimated value; Minimum Building Permit Fee 200.00 each. · administered by: Chief Building Official · fines: double the permit fee | 2026-09-25 |
| Georgina Town |
By-law 2026-0058 (BU-1) - Building By-law and Swimming Pool Enclosures
adopted 2026-06-17 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, and Pool Enclosure Permits; decks/platforms >0.6 m above grade adjacent to above-ground pools. · exemptions: A spa, hot tub or whirlpool with a lockable cover supporting at least 27.2 kg does not require a Permit prior to installation and use. · fees set in: Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Gillies Township |
By-law No. 2022-09 (Fees and Charges By-law) - Building Permit Fees
adopted 2022-06-27 |
permit fees: Per square foot rates: residential main floor $1.00, second floor $0.50, accessory buildings $0.35, commercial/industrial/institutional $1.50; fixed fees for other permits. · administered by: Chief Building Official · fines: Applicable building fees multiplied by 1.5 | 2026-09-25 |
| Goderich Town |
By-law No. 12 of 2020 (The Building By-law)
+1 more adopted 2020-01-13 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits · fees set in: Town of Goderich Fee Bylaw · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Gordon/Barrie Island Municipality |
By-law No. 2013-05 (Being a By-law Respecting Building Permit Fees)
adopted 2013-02-12 |
permit fees: Fees are set in Schedule 'A' by class of permit, including non-refundable application fees and per-square-foot rates (e.g., Building Permit: $150.00 due with application, $.40 cents per sq. foot, $.32 cents per sq. foot for 2nd floor). · fines: $500.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Gravenhurst Town |
Building By-law (By-law No. 2023-29)
adopted 2023-04-18 |
— | 2026-09-21 |
| Greater Madawaska Township |
By-law 19-2017 (The Building By-Law)
+1 more adopted 2017-03-13 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, sewage system or change of use · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with current Fees and Charges By-Law; double fee if construction begins before permit · fees set in: current Fees and Charges By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Greater Napanee Town |
Building By-law No. 2009-0009 (Office Consolidation, Feb 6, 2024)
adopted 2009-03-10 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and plumbing work as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; construction: $11.00 per $1,000.00 of estimated value of work up to $3,000,000.00, minimum $100.00; $6.00 per $1,000.00 above. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors appointed by by-law. | 2026-09-25 |
| Greater Sudbury City |
By-law 2005-165 - Respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits, inspections and fees (City of Greater Sudbury)
adopted 2005-06-30 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building · exemptions: Repairing or replacement of a valve, faucet, or fixture; repairing of a leak or forcing out of a stoppage; replacement of a water heater · permit fees: Building permit: $10.70 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) of construction value; minimum $108 | 2026-09-27 |
| Greenstone Municipality |
By-law 25-16 - Amend By-law 01-58, the Building By-Law (2025 Building Permit Fee Schedule)
adopted 2025-02-24 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Grey Highlands Municipality |
Fees and Charges By-law No. 2025-009 (Building Department fee schedule)
adopted 2025-02-11 |
permit required for: Residential new, additions, renovations, decks, plumbing, mechanical, fireplace/heating plant, swimming pool/enclosure area, accessory building, agricultural, commercial/industrial/institutional, sewage systems. · permit fees: Minimum Permit Fee $150.00; Residential - New $0.65/sq. ft.; Residential - Addition $9.00/$1000 value; Renovations $9.00/$1000 value; Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $10.00/$1000 value. · administered by: Building Department | 2026-09-25 |
| Grimsby Town |
Building By-law No. 26-25
adopted 2026-04-27 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy; building permit may include plumbing, HVAC, sewage systems, farm buildings, designated structures, signs. · fees set in: User Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Guelph City |
Building By-law (2015)-19985
adopted 2015-11-23 |
permit required for: Building Permit required under Subsection 8.(1) of the Act; may include Plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, Sewage Systems, Farm Buildings, Designated Structures and signs. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule "A"; calculated per square foot or flat fee, with minimum Permit fees. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-08-28 |
| Guelph/Eramosa Township |
Building By-law No. 46/2005 (consolidated March 1, 2021)
+1 more adopted 2005-11-07 |
permit required for: Construct, alter or demolish a building, install or alter plumbing, or change use of an existing building · permit fees: Based on construction cost valuation of proposed work; total cost of all work regulated by Permit, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services · fees set in: The Township of Guelph/Eramosa Rates and Fees By-law No. 59/2002, as amended | 2026-09-25 |
| Halton Hills Town |
Building By-law No. 2025-0015 (Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act)
adopted 2025-02-10 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings, or part of it · fees set in: Town of Halton Hills Rates and Fess By-law, as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Hamilton City |
By-law No. 15-058 (A By-law Under the Building Code Act, 1992 Respecting Permits and Related Matters) — Office Consolidation
adopted 2015-02-25 |
permit required for: Work regulated by the Act and Building Code, including construction, demolition, occupancy, and change of use. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A (A = floor area in m²); otherwise 1% of prescribed value; minimum fee $291. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors. | 2026-09-25 |
| Hanover Town |
Building By-law 3296-24 (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2024-03-18 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building and conditional permits · fees set in: Town of Hanover Rates & Fees Bylaw · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Hastings Highlands Municipality |
Building By-law 19-2001
adopted 2001-06-06 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and/or change of use of buildings · permit fees: Set out in Schedule 'A' by class; e.g. Residential/Seasonal Residential Permit $150 + .40/sq. ft. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township |
Building By-law 2024-069 (By-law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992)
adopted 2024-09-17 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, sewage systems and occupancy of buildings · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; Schedule A sets per sq. ft. rates, flat fees, and $150.00 minimum. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Hawkesbury Town |
By-law N° 2-2018 — respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections and Permit Fees
adopted 2018-01-29 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and work regulated by this by-law, the Act, and the Building Code. · permit fees: Basic amount plus rates per sq. ft. or per $1,000.00 of construction value; minimum $100 unless otherwise noted. · administered by: Chief Building Official, or his/her subordinate only insofar as permitted under the Act. | 2026-09-25 |
| Head, Clara and Maria Township |
By-law Number 2023-16 — Building By-law
adopted 2023-08-26 |
permit required for: Building Permit required under s.8(1), may include plumbing, HVAC, sewage systems, farm buildings, designated structures; demolition; change of use; occupancy. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" of this by-law. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Hearst Town |
Rate Book — Section 2: Protection to Persons and Property (Building Permit Fees) | permit required for: Class A-F, farm, residential, accessory, alterations, tents, mobile homes, demolition, change of use, fences, fire alarms, fireplaces, decks, solar PV, kitchen exhaust, HVAC, swimming pools · permit fees: $ per sqft for building classes; flat rates for specified work; $9 per $1000 project value (minimum $65) · fees set in: B-L 65-20 | 2026-09-25 |
| Highlands East Municipality |
Bylaw 2026-02 — User Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedule G – Building Department)
+1 more adopted 2026-01-13 |
permit required for: Dwellings, renovations, foundations, accessory buildings, commercial/industrial/institutional, agricultural, HVAC/HRV, plumbing, wood burning appliance, decks/docks/porches, demolition, tents over 60 m2, sea containers, septic systems. · permit fees: floor area of proposed construction multiplied by values in Subsection 3; minimum $150.00 · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Hilton Township |
By-law 1489-26 (Fees and Charges By-law), Schedule A - Building Permits
adopted 2026-02-11 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Hornepayne Township |
Building By-law No. 988 (Township of Hornepayne)
adopted 2006-02-15 |
permit required for: New construction, repair/alteration, plumbing; demolition; change of use; conditional; communication towers >16.6 m; fences >2.0 m; HVAC; occupancy; satellite dishes >4 ft; signs; swimming pools >9.0 m2. · exemptions: Temporary installation of portable heaters and air conditioning unit or appliances · fees set in: by-law of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Hornepayne | 2026-09-27 |
| Horton Township |
By-law No. 2007-48 (The Building By-Law)
adopted 2007-10-02 |
permit required for: construction/demolition/sewage system or change of use · permit fees: Schedule "A", Section 1: .40/sq.ft. residential; .10/sq ft min $75.00 farm; .25/sq. ft commercial; .20/sq. ft industrial; flat fees for other permits · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Howick Township |
By-law No. 19-2005 (Building By-law)
adopted 2005-07-12 |
permit required for: Classes of permits required for any stage of construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits and other classes as set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Prescribed by Schedule "D"; includes per square foot, per $1,000 of value of work, base fees, flat fees. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Huntsville Town |
By-law No. 2019-94 (Building By-law)
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, renovation, demolition and change of use of buildings · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation of proposed work, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional services · fees set in: current Town of Huntsville User Fee By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Huron East Municipality |
Fees and Charges By-law No. 094-2025, Schedule B-2 (2026) – Building Department Fees
adopted 2025-12-09 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Huron Shores Municipality |
By-law #23-53, Schedule “G” – Building (Building Permit Fee Schedule) | permit fees: Per sq. ft. rates with minimums by category; flat fees for accessory buildings, minor renovations, demolition, and occupancy. · fines: Double original fee | 2026-09-25 |
| Huron-Kinloss Township |
Building By-law No. 2012-41 (Consolidated, amended by 2019-16)
adopted 2012-04-16 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits and other classes as set forth in Schedule A. · fees set in: Building Fees By-Law as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Ignace Township |
By-law No. 87/2013 – The Building By-law | permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; moving a building within the Township. · exemptions: Painting/decorating; replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing; hot water heaters; appliances; shingling; same-size doors/windows; small decks; residential fences; structures under 108 sq ft without plumbing; construction sheds/trailers. · permit fees: $5.25 per $1,000 of construction/demolition value; $100 per unit for change of use/moving; minimum $50; conditional permit extra 50%; 200% surcharge for starting before permit. | 2026-09-25 |
| Ingersoll Town |
Building By-law No. 23-5260 (Building Code Act administration & permit fees)
adopted 2023-05-08 |
permit required for: Work (construction, alteration, addition, demolition), change of use, or occupancy as regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A' of this By-law. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' - Permit and Miscellaneous Fees and Deposits | 2026-09-21 |
| Innisfil Town |
User Fees and Charges By-law No. 057-24, Schedule H – Building Code Administration
adopted 2024-06-26 |
permit fees: Per Ft2 and per M2 by occupancy group; minimum total permit fee under Schedule H. · fines: 2 times applicable fees | 2026-09-25 |
| Iroquois Falls Town |
By-law No. 3564/19 – Building By-Law
adopted 2019-08-26 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building, carry out plumbing, change use, construct/repair/renew/alter signage, or obtain partial/conditional/occupancy permits as set out. · exemptions: Mining extraction structures, underground structures including fuel tanks, sheds less than 108 ft2, residential shingling (including metal roofs); home occupation/profession signage; certain plumbing maintenance/repairs. · permit fees: Fees payable in accordance with the Fee By-Law; where based on valuation, valuation includes total cost of all work regulated by permit. | 2026-09-25 |
| Jocelyn Township |
Building Permit By-law 2026-1684, Schedule A (Permit Fees) | exemptions: Line fences, landscaping, eavestroughs, painting, demolition of detached accessory buildings ≤15 m², air conditioning, non-structural drywall/interior renovations, accessory structures ≤15 m², window/door replacements, same-material roof replacements, non-structural deck boards. · permit fees: Category-based fees in Schedule A, e.g., Group 'C' Low Density Residential $600 up to 800 sq ft or $0.75/sq ft over 800; multiple residential min $850 up to 1000 sq ft or $0.85/sq ft over 1000; fees increase 3% annually as of January 1, 2027. | 2026-09-25 |
| Johnson Township |
Building Permit By-Law No. 2023-1063
adopted 2023-05-17 |
permit required for: Construction/demolition over 15m2, decks, sunrooms, accessory buildings, additions, prefabricated buildings, hunt camps, cottages, bearing walls, sea cans, carports, garages, structural changes, moving buildings, change of use, plumbing, insulation, solar panels. · exemptions: Replacing roof materials/siding (no structural change), painting, eves troughs, landscaping, demolition of detached accessory building 15m2, closets/cupboards/bathrooms without plumbing changes, air conditioning units, same-size doors/windows, drywall. · permit fees: Chief Building Official determines fees per Schedule 'A'; flat rates: move/demolish $75, occupancy/change of use $80, conditional 50%, construction before permit double, hold 20%; residence min $700 up to 1200 sq ft then $0.58/sq ft; additions min $250 up to 400 sq ft then $0.63/sq ft; decks min $150; multi residential min $600 up to 1200 sq ft then $0.50/sq ft; accessory min $250 up to 600 sq ft then $0.42/sq ft; farm min $250 up to 1000 sq ft then $0.25/sq ft; commercial min $600 up to 1200 sq ft then $0.50/sq ft. | 2026-09-25 |
| Kawartha Lakes City |
Building By-law 2024-219 (Office Consolidation)
adopted 2024-11-19 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Kearney Town |
Building By-law No. 2024-09 | permit required for: construction of a building, including erection, installation, extension, material alteration or repair · exemptions: shed less than 165 sq.ft. if principal structure erected or permitted; re-shingling; tent not exceeding sixty (60) square metres · permit fees: as set out in Schedule "B"; based on cost of valuation of proposed work | 2026-09-25 |
| Kenora City |
By-law Number 168-2024 (Building By-law - Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2024-12-17 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings · exemptions: Painting, cabinets without plumbing, hot water heaters, appliances, shingling R1/R2 roofs, same-size doors/windows, fences, structures <108 ft2 without plumbing, fire-destroyed buildings, construction sheds/trailers · permit fees: Product of fee multiplier in Section 6 and gross floor area; flat rates for certain classes; otherwise $10.00 per $1,000.00 value; minimum $70.00 R1/R2, $200.00 other | 2026-09-25 |
| Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township |
By-law No. 42-2026 (Building By-Law)
adopted 2026-07-07 |
permit required for: Work regulated by this by-law, the Ontario Building Code and the Act, or change of use. · exemptions: Roofing, shingling, building cladding and replacement of windows do not require a permit, provided no structural change is required or Act/Code provides otherwise. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the User Fees and Charges By-Law, as amended; where based on floor area, floor area is defined in s. 33.01. | 2026-09-25 |
| Kincardine Municipality |
By-law No. 2025-124 (2026 Rates and Fees By-law) - Schedule B, Building Permit Fees
adopted 2025-09-24 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| King Township |
Building By-law No. 2025-068
adopted 2025-11-10 |
permit required for: No person shall excavate for, construct, erect, re-erect, alter, repair, remove, wreck any building or structure or any part thereof without first obtaining a permit. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Kingston City |
Building By-law No. 2005-99
adopted 2005-05-17 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, plumbing for a Building regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Based on rates in current Fees and Charges By-law; where calculated by square metres, rate multiplied by Gross Floor Area for each major occupancy. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law (By-law Number 2005-10) | 2026-08-28 |
| Kingsville Town |
Fees and Charges By-law 68-2025 (Building Services fee schedule)
adopted 2025-11-17 |
permit fees: Residential: $1.49 per square foot; Part 3/other: $17.75 per $1,000.00 of value of construction; minimum fees vary ($350.00, $900.00, $1,000.00). | 2026-09-25 |
| Kirkland Lake Town |
Building By-law No. 22-060
adopted 2022-08-16 |
permit required for: Building, demolition, change of use, occupancy, fence, pool and sign permits · fees set in: Town of Kirkland Lake User Fee By-law, as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| LaSalle Town |
By-law 2026-009 (amending By-law 7852, User Fees or Charges By-law) - Building fee schedule
adopted 2026-01-27 |
permit fees: Varies by category: per square foot, per $1,000.00, flat fees; Minimum Permit Fee $195.01 · fees set in: Appendix A forming part of By-law 2026-010 · fines: 25% additional to the permit fee; Twice the applicable fees | 2026-09-25 |
| Laird Township |
Building Permit By-law No. 940-13
adopted 2013-12-18 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use; classes of permits are set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; e.g. residential $30.00 plus $5.00 for each $1,000 or more $1,000.00 of value or portion thereof. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Lake of Bays Township |
Building By-law No. 2021-125
adopted 2021-12-07 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and sewage systems. · permit fees: Where based on cost of valuation, total value of all work regulated by permit, including material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional and related services. · fees set in: Townships User Fee By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Lakeshore Town |
2026 User Fee By-law — Schedule A: Building Services (Development Services) | permit fees: Per square foot for listed categories; all other construction per $1,000 of construction cost ($15.61); minimum $121.00. | 2026-09-25 |
| Lanark Highlands Township |
Building By-law No. 2012-1167
adopted 2012-03-29 |
permit required for: construct or demolish or materially alter a building unless a permit has been issued · exemptions: Demolition permits are not required for buildings less than 10 sq. m. · permit fees: Schedule "A" sets fees by class, e.g. $0.55/sq.ft (Min. $60), 1% of construction value (Min. $60), and flat fees. | 2026-09-25 |
| Latchford Town |
By-Law No. 2023-018 - Building Permit Fees (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits)
adopted 2023-07-18 |
— | 2026-09-21 |
| Laurentian Hills Town |
By-law No. 11-12 — Municipal Building Procedures, Regulations and Permit Fees
adopted 2012-07-18 |
permit required for: construct, alter, repair, move, situate or demolish in full or in part a building or structure · permit fees: Fees per Schedule 'A'; valuation-based fees use total cost of work; e.g. $500.00 per new dwelling unit, $150.00 minimum, $8.00 per m sq over $20,000.00. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Laurentian Valley Township |
By-law 2023-04-027 — Building Permit Fees (Schedule A) | permit required for: Residence new/additions/extensive renovations; accessory buildings/decks; multi-residential; solid fuel burning appliance; commercial/industrial; agricultural; pools; demolition; transmitter towers; change in use; sewer/septic. · permit fees: Per square foot rates with minimums; flat fees for some permits (e.g. $0.44 per square foot, $365.63 minimum for residence new). · fines: Twice Permit fee | 2026-09-25 |
| Leamington Municipality |
Schedule F — Building Services Fees (Municipality of Leamington Fees By-law) | exemptions: Agricultural buildings are exempt from demolition permit fees. · permit fees: Fees are per sqft, per $1,000 value, per unit, per fixture, or flat amounts as listed. · fines: Building Permit Fees (building, plumbing & septic) double if any work requiring a permit is commenced prior to receiving a Building Permit. | 2026-09-25 |
| Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township |
By-law No. 22-055 — Building By-Law
adopted 2022-09-12 |
permit required for: All construction, demolition and change of use dealt with by the Code. · permit fees: Based on building value or value of construction provided, whichever is greater, per General Rates and Fees By-law. · fees set in: General Rates and Fees By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Limerick Township |
By-law No. 2023-08 — Class of Permit and Prescribed Fees (amending By-law 2021-23)
adopted 2023-02-22 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Lincoln Town |
2025 Building Fees (Building Permit Fee Schedule) | permit required for: For relocation, a separate building permit is required for the foundation and any other construction. · permit fees: Minimum fee $221.45 per permit; based on $ per square metre or flat fee; $12.40 per $1,000 value if work cannot be described. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| London City |
Building By-law B-7
adopted 2019-06-11 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, addition, demolition, change of use, or occupancy · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI is Service Index and A is floor area in m2; minimum fees apply. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Loyalist Township |
By-law No. 2022-054 (A By-law Respecting Building, Demolition, Change of Use, Permits and Related Fees)
adopted 2022-05-24 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. · permit fees: Schedule 'A' sets fees by class; Permit to Construct: 2022 - $15.96 per $1,000 of construction value for the first $1,000,000 in construction value, with a minimum charge of $100; plus $10.00 per plumbing fixture, with a minimum charge for plumbing of $100.00; 40% of yearly calculated rate per $1,000 of construction value for amounts between $1,000,000 and$6,000,000 of construction value; 25% of yearly calculated rate per $1,000 of construction value for amounts in excess of $6,000,000. · fees set in: by-law 2018-039 | 2026-09-25 |
| Lucan Biddulph Township |
By-law No. 55-2023 (Building By-law)
adopted 2023-12-05 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, or cause construction/demolition of a building or swimming pool; building, demolition, swimming pool, conditional, change of use, sewage system permits. · exemptions: Inflatable pools with a maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres of water or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. · fees set in: Municipality's in force Fees By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Machin Municipality |
Building By-law No. 21-2014
adopted 2014-05-12 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, building & moving, plumbing, sewage system, and conditional permits as set out in Schedule 'A'. · exemptions: Painting; replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing; hot water heaters; oil/gas appliances; shingling; same-size doors/windows; decks <200 sq ft and <2 ft high; residential fences; structures <108 sq ft without plumbing; sheds/trailers. · permit fees: Product of fee multiplier; based on cost of valuation; minimum $85.00; Schedule 'A' rates e.g. $0.50/sq ft new construction, $0.30/sq ft accessory, $50.00 minimum per project. | 2026-09-25 |
| Madawaska Valley Township |
2026 Schedule of Fees | exemptions: Replacing/repairing existing roof material, similar siding, existing windows/doors; temporary emergency repairs to prevent weather damage; one shed or one other free-standing structure under 15 square metres. · permit fees: Residential: $0.76/sq ft (new/additions/renovations/repairs/alterations/finished basements), $0.71/sq ft (garage/carport/accessory); Commercial/Industrial/Institutional: $0.81/sq ft (new/additions/renovations/repairs/alterations), $0.71/sq ft (accessory); decks $150 up to <201 sq ft plus $0.50/sq ft >200; towers $10.00/thousand construction value; $100 minimum application fee. · fees set in: current Building Bylaw | 2026-09-25 |
| Magnetawan Municipality |
Building By-law No. 2025-58 | permit required for: Construction of a building, including erection, installation, extension, material alteration or repair; demolition of all or part of a building; change of use. · exemptions: Shed <161 sq ft if principal structure erected or permitted; tent <=645 sq ft; re-shingling roof; metal re-roofing/siding. · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation; $200.00 + $16.00 per Thousand; construction cost guidelines per square foot. | 2026-09-25 |
| Malahide Township |
Building By-law No. 07-09
+1 more adopted 2007-03-15 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule "B" by flat fee plus per sq. ft., per fixture, or construction value rates (e.g., $150.00 + 0.92/sq. ft.; 10.45 per fixture; 10.45 for each additional 1,000.00 in construction value). · fees set in: Schedule "B" attached hereto | 2026-09-25 |
| Mapleton Township |
By-law 2025-048 - Fees and Charges By-law (Schedule B - Building)
+1 more |
permit fees: Fees charged based on gross floor area. · fines: Double Building Permit Fee · permit required for: Construction, alteration or structural repair of Buildings and parts, including Plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Farm Buildings, designated structures and signs. | 2026-09-25 |
| Markham City |
Building By-law 2025-121
adopted 2025-11-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building · permit fees: Flat rate, or fee multiplier x floor area/other measure, or $42 per $1,000 of construction value if not listed · fees set in: Schedule A | 2026-09-25 |
| Markstay-Warren Municipality |
By-law 2018-38 - Building By-law
adopted 2018-09-17 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; classes include construction, demolition and change of use permits. · permit fees: [(TCC / 1000) x $10.00] + Administrative Fee ($80 if TCC <= $5000; $120 if > $5000); minimum $100. · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) and Building Inspector/Inspector; Registered Code Agency (RCA) for inspections. | 2026-09-25 |
| Marmora and Lake Municipality |
By-law 2023-45 - Building, Plumbing and Sewage System By-law | permit required for: Constructing or demolishing a building within the Municipality requires a Building Permit. · permit fees: Varies by class; generally $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost, plus $150.00 administration fee. · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) or designate; inspectors appointed by the Municipality. | 2026-09-25 |
| Matachewan Township |
By-law 2025-39 - Being a By-law Respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
adopted 2025-12-03 |
permit fees: $9.25 per thousand based on contract price; if no contract price, calculated by Building Department per Schedule A; minimum $90.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mattawa Town |
By-law Number 24-16, Fees and Charges By-law
adopted 2024-06-24 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Mattice-Val Côté Township |
By-law No. 987, Building Permit Fees By-law
+1 more adopted 2024-05-21 |
permit required for: New construction, repair/alteration of existing buildings, plumbing systems; demolition; change of use; fences over 2.0 m; occupancy; signs; swimming pools over 18 in/9 m²/11 ft. · fees set in: by-law of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mattice - Val Côté · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| McDougall Municipality |
By-Law No. 2026-22, Building By-law (respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits, inspections, fees)
adopted 2026-05-20 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| McGarry Township |
By-Law 2018-13 (Building Permit Fees, amending By-law 2015-11)
adopted 2018-05-08 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| McKellar Township |
By-Law No. 2025-42, Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, Conditional Permits and Inspections)
+1 more adopted 2025-09-02 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| McMurrich/Monteith Township |
Building By-law No. 39-2025
adopted 2025-10-07 |
permit required for: construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal, relocation and change of use of all buildings or structures; plumbing installations not included in complete building package; additions and major repairs · fees set in: Township of McMurrich/Monteith's Fee By-law; User Fees and Services Charges By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) or Building Inspector | 2026-09-25 |
| McNab/Braeside Township |
Building By-law No. 2014-20
adopted 2014-03-18 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings · permit fees: Fees as set out in Schedule "A"; e.g., minimum $100.00, residential G.F.A. x $0.70, commercial/industrial/institutional G.F.A. x $1.10, plumbing $20.00 per fixture, other buildings $0.30/sq. ft. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Meaford Municipality |
Building By-law No. 015-2012 (Building Permits By-law)
+1 more adopted 2012-02-27 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use permits are required as set forth in Schedule 'A'. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law (By-law No. 092-2011) | 2026-09-25 |
| Merrickville–Wolford Village |
Building By-law No. 38-2024
adopted 2024-06-10 |
permit required for: construct, alter, renovate, move or situate or demolish in full or part a building a structure · fees set in: Schedule 'H' of the Fees and Charges By-law 44-2022 · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Middlesex Centre Municipality |
By-law 2023-098 (Building By-law) | permit required for: Construction, demolition, occupancy, change of use, on-site sewage systems, conditional permits, and swimming pools. · exemptions: Inflatable pools with a maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres of water or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. · fees set in: Municipality's in force Fees By-law | 2026-09-21 |
| Midland Town |
By-law 2026-2 (Building Permit Fees, amending By-law 2005-51)
adopted 2026-02-04 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, alteration of buildings, plumbing and sewage systems · exemptions: Tents, Signs, residential decks & sheds · permit fees: Summation of all applicable fees in Tables 1A to 3F; minimum fees per s. 2.1; alternative 1.5% of Project Value minimum. | 2026-09-25 |
| Milton Town |
Building User Fees By-law No. 081-2022
adopted 2022-09-12 |
permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A (SI = Service Index, A = Floor Area in m2); minimum fee in Schedule 'A'; unlisted classes 1.28% of prescribed construction value. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Minto Town |
By-law Number 2019-18 — Building By-law (Consolidated to Dec 20, 2022)
adopted 2019-02-19 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of partially complete building, conditional permits, plumbing, sewage systems, farm buildings, HVAC, signs as set out in Schedule A. · permit fees: Admin Fee plus BP Fee per sq. ft. or flat fee; other structures $11.00 per $1,000.00 construction value. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Mississauga City |
Building By-law 0236-2024
adopted 2024-12-11 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" to this By-law. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Mississippi Mills Town |
Building Fees and Charges 2026
+1 more |
permit fees: Renovation/repairs 2.0% of construction value; all other buildings 2% of first $1,000,000 and 1% thereafter; minimum $265.00 or $529.90. · fees set in: Planning and Development Fees & Charges · administered by: CBO | 2026-09-25 |
| Montague Township |
Building By-law No. 4073-2024 | permit required for: Construction of a new building, demolition, alteration/repair to an existing building, conditional/partial permit, and change of use. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "A": per square foot rates, flat fees, and $100 minimum; or valuation/floor area under s. 7.5. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Building Official/inspectors. | 2026-09-25 |
| Moosonee Town |
By-law No. 28-2025 (Fees for Services)
adopted 2025-11-18 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Morris-Turnberry Municipality |
Building Bylaw 11-2023
adopted 2023-02-21 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building and conditional permits. · fees set in: Municipality of Morris-Turn berry Consolidated Fee's & Charges By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Muskoka Lakes Township |
Building By-law 2025-137 (as amended by 2026-003) | permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation of proposed work; total cost of all work regulated by permit · fees set in: Schedule "H" to the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Fees & Charges By-law, as amended | 2026-09-25 |
| Nairn and Hyman Township |
Building By-law 2012-24 (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2012-11-05 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · exemptions: Replacing windows and doors with same size. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule "A"; construction costs per $1,000.00 or part thereof $13.00; processing fee $35.00 automatically added. | 2026-09-25 |
| Neebing Municipality |
By-law No. 2021-006 – Building Fees and Chief Building Official Code of Conduct By-law
adopted 2021-02-03 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| New Tecumseth Town |
Building Permit By-law 2026-018 ("The Building By-law")
adopted 2026-02-23 |
permit required for: construction or demolition of buildings; classes as set out in Schedule A; staged or conditional permits may be issued · permit fees: per square foot or numerical multiplier with associated minimum fee or flat rate; based on gross floor area; greater of minimum fee or fee calculated using fee multiplier · fees set in: Schedule A of this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Newmarket Town |
2026 Building Permit Fees (Schedule I, amending Schedule "A" of Building By-law 2015-58) | permit fees: Undefined work: maximum rate of 1% the value of construction for values of construction $100k or higher; maximum rate of 2% the value of construction for values of construction less than $100k. · administered by: Chief Building Official · fines: minimum fee shall be $200; maximum fee per missed inspection shall not exceed 10% of the orginal fees paid; up to 50% of the originally calculated total permit fee; $1000 fee; $2000 fee; annual maintenance fee of 10%; Partial Building Permit fee of $1000 | 2026-09-25 |
| Niagara Falls City |
Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108)
adopted 2013-12-10 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use · permit fees: Permit Fee = Prescribed Fee x Area; minimum $150.00; unlisted categories $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this by-law | 2026-08-28 |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake Town |
By-law No. 4115-07 – Building Permit By-law
adopted 2007-01-29 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use, as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Service Index x floor area in square feet; minimum $85.00; by value: $85.00 for first $1,000 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000. · administered by: Chief Building Official; inspectors or Registered Code Agency where appointed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Nipigon Township |
Building Permit By-law No. 1987
adopted 2025-05-27 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · exemptions: Line Fences, Landscaping, Eves Troughs, Painting, Air Conditioning units, Demolition of detached accessory building 15 sq. metres or less, Accessory structures under 15 sq. metres or less. · permit fees: By category/type and floor area, as set out in Schedule 'A'. | 2026-09-25 |
| Nipissing Township |
Building By-Law 2017-04
adopted 2017-01-03 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use · permit fees: Construction: $8.60/$1,000 of construction, minimum $130.00; demolition $100.00; conditional/change of use $130.00 plus $8.60/$1,000 of construction value · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Norfolk City |
Building By-law No. 2024-125
adopted 2024-12-17 |
permit required for: All construction, demolition, and change of use as regulated under the Building Code Act; a swimming pool as defined. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A, where SI = Service Index for Classification and A = floor area in M² · fees set in: Norfolk County User Fees and Service Charges By-law | 2026-08-28 |
| North Algona Wilberforce Township |
By-law 2025-03 - To Set a Schedule of Fees (Schedule "C" - Building Department)
adopted 2025-01-22 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| North Bay City |
Building By-law No. 2018-53
adopted 2018-08-14 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use of buildings, blasting operations, and fencing are classes of permits. · exemptions: City and City's contractors for municipal servicing work under City contract are exempt from provisions of this section. · permit fees: Group A/B/D/E/F new construction/additions/renovations: $11.23 per $1,000 construction value, minimum $765; Group C residential new construction/additions: $1.36/sq ft above grade, $0.32/sq ft basement (additions minimum $765); Group C renovations: $11.23 per $1,000, minimum $765; farm buildings: $2,732 up to 10,000 ft2 and $0.25/ft2 over; miscellaneous Group C: $190 flat; staged permits $218; other permits $109. | 2026-09-25 |
| North Dumfries Township |
By-law No. 3609-25 - 2026 User Fees and Charges, Schedule "B" Building Services | — | 2026-09-25 |
| North Dundas Township |
Bylaw No. 2023-29 - Respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use and Inspection of Buildings ("Building Bylaw")
+1 more adopted 2023-05-16 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building, change use if it increases hazard, or renovate/materially alter a building, unless permit issued by Chief Building Official. · permit fees: Set out in Schedule "A"; based on gross building area, per unit, flat/minimum, hourly, or construction value; valuation is total cost of all work. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this bylaw | 2026-09-25 |
| North Frontenac Township |
Building By-law No. 54-23
+1 more adopted 2023-08-17 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building, unless a Permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official. · permit fees: Full cost recovery for the building service; Change of Use based on construction value to renovate affected storeys/floor space. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| North Glengarry Township |
Building By-law No. 03-2014
adopted 2014-02-11 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, or change the use of a building; plumbing, sewage system, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, farm structures, conditional permits (Schedule 'D'). · permit fees: Per unit area (total floor area x rate per square foot) or based on value of work (materials, labour, equipment, overhead, professional services, other costs). · fees set in: Township of North Glengarry's Fees and Charges Schedule 'F' | 2026-09-25 |
| North Grenville Municipality |
Building By-law 2-21 (Office Consolidation to Oct 4, 2024, incl. amending By-law 81-24)
+1 more adopted 2021-01-12 |
permit required for: Construction, Renovation, Reconstruction & Additions · permit fees: $12 for each $1,000 of reported construction value or part there of as determined by the Chief Building Official - Minimum $100 · fees set in: Schedule 'A' 2024 to By-Law 1-21 | 2026-09-25 |
| North Huron Township |
Fees and Charges By-law for 2026, No. 81-2025 (Schedule C – Building Classes and Fees)
adopted 2025-11-17 |
permit fees: Per square foot; per one-thousand-dollar ($1000.00) value of work; base fee (in addition to); minimum permit fee $105.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| North Kawartha Township |
By-law 2022-0005 (Building By-law – Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits)
adopted 2022-01-18 |
permit required for: Construction, repair, renovation, extension and/or enlargement of buildings and structures including plumbing, change of use, and demolition permits. · permit fees: A fee of $12.00 for $1,000 of valuation (or Part thereof); construction value based on table of Appendix A & B; minimum fee is $22500; demolition permits set fee $150.00; dock fees set fee $150. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| North Middlesex Municipality |
By-law 079 of 2023 (Building By-law)
adopted 2023-09-20 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, or swimming pool work; building permits for new construction, renovation, farm buildings, signs; demolition, swimming pool, conditional, sewage system, change of use, occupancy permits. · exemptions: Inflatable pools with maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. · permit fees: Based on floor area where applicable; floor area means total finished floor space of all stories, or total area for unfinished buildings. | 2026-09-25 |
| North Perth Municipality |
Building By-law No. 7-2023
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits, site alteration permit and other classes as set forth in Schedule "A". · exemptions: Re-shingling; replacing doors/windows of equal size; cabinets (no plumbing); flooring/painting; detached accessory buildings less than 10m2 (108 ft2); replacing plumbing fixtures/heating equipment with NO modification. · fees set in: The Municipality of North Perth's Fees and Licenses By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| North Stormont Township |
Building By-Law No. 64-2016
adopted 2016-10-25 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, change use, renovate or work on a building; building permit includes farm buildings, heating/ventilation, plumbing, sewage system permits. · exemptions: Demolition of a farm building located on a farm does not require a building permit; owner must notify Chief Building Official prior to demolition. · fees set in: Township of North Stormont schedule of fees and charges By-law as amended from time to time | 2026-09-25 |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Municipality |
Building By-Law No. 2023-10 (rescinds By-laws 2012-15 and 98-20) | permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or occupancy of a partially complete building. · exemptions: No permit is required for structures under 100 square feet; no permit is required for structures under 161 square feet for buildings being used for storage. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "A"; e.g. New buildings $12 per $1000 (Minimum $1200); Industrial / Commercial Construction $14 per $1000 (Minimum $1500). | 2026-09-25 |
| Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipality |
Fees and Charges By-law No. 2025-82 (2026), Section 15 – Building, Plumbing, Sewage Systems, Trailer and Signs
adopted 2025-12-08 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Norwich Township |
Building By-law No. 16-2019
+1 more adopted 2019-03-12 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, or change of use of a building. · permit fees: Base fee plus adjustment ($/sq.ft. or $/1000's Gross Construction Value) as set out in Schedule "A". · fees set in: Township of Norwich Fees by-law (for pool fence and pools with decks) | 2026-09-25 |
| O'Connor Township |
Building Permit By-law No. 2024-11
adopted 2024-03-25 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, alteration, repair, removal, moving, and change of use of buildings or structures; plumbing installations not included in a complete building package. · exemptions: No plumbing permit for repairing/replacing a valve, faucet or fixture; repairing a leak or forcing out a stoppage; replacing a hot water tank. · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule "A" by permit class, based on square footage with minimum fees (e.g., $0.75/ft² main floor, $0.40/ft² second floor, $0.30/ft² attached garage; minimum $100.00). | 2026-09-25 |
| Oakville Town |
2025 Fees and Charges - Classes of Permits and Fees (Building By-Law)
+1 more |
permit required for: Work or construction, demolition or a change of use of a building. · permit fees: Based on area in m2; rates in $/m2 unless otherwise specified; minimum $200.00; unlisted permits 1% of construction value. · fees set in: Town's Annual Budget Process and the Building By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Oil Springs Village |
Building Permit Fees 2025 - Schedule A, Classes of Permits and Fees
+2 more |
permit required for: New residential dwellings, garages, accessory structures, apartments, additions, alterations, fireplaces, decks, agricultural, commercial/industrial/institutional, demolitions, relocations, pools, change of use, wind turbines, solar panels, tents, C-Can, septic. · exemptions: No permit required for roofing, siding, shingling, eavestroughing or window replacements within existing window openings. · permit fees: Fixed 2025 fees by permit class; annual CPI increase up to 5%. | 2026-09-25 |
| Oliver Paipoonge Municipality |
By-law No. 0026-1998 - Building Regulations
adopted 1998-04-14 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Orangeville Town |
By-law 2025-072 - 2026 Consolidated Fees and Charges | permit fees: M2 Fee, Flat Fee, Min Fee; some 1%CV or per fixture | 2026-09-25 |
| Orillia City |
Municipal Code Chapter 830 - Building
adopted 2023-03-20 |
permit required for: Building Permit under Act s.8(1); Demolition Permit; Change of Use Permit for increased hazard; Occupancy Permit where building occupied. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A (SI = Service Index multiplier; A = total floor area in ft2); minimum fee $150.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Oshawa City |
Building Code Administration By-law 33-2009 (consolidated, amended by By-law 118-2025)
adopted 2009-05-19 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, conditional permit, change of use, occupancy of buildings, a stage of construction (partial permit), Fire Code retrofit permit · permit fees: calculated in accordance with Schedule 'B'; minimum $160; unlisted permits 1.12% of estimated construction value · fees set in: Schedule 'B' to this By-law; additional fees in Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 | 2026-09-21 |
| Otonabee–South Monaghan Township |
Building By-law No. 2024-64
+1 more |
permit required for: construction, demolition, building relocation, change of use, occupancy, and private on-site sanitary sewage systems · fees set in: Schedule E of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2024-08, as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Ottawa City |
Building By-law No. 2014-220 | permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per square foot/metre by occupancy, or per $1,000 of estimated valuation, minimum $117.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Owen Sound City |
Building By-law No. 2023-091
adopted 2023-07-24 |
permit required for: All construction, demolition, or material alteration to a building within the City; building permit authorizes all types of construction governed by the Building Code. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors | 2026-08-29 |
| Papineau-Cameron Township |
By-law 2022-06 - Municipal Building Procedures, Regulations and Permit Fees By-law
adopted 2022-02-22 |
permit required for: construct, alter, repair, move, situate or demolish in full or in part a building or structure · permit fees: Fees for a required permit shall be in accordance with Schedule "A"; if based on valuation, valuation is total cost of work. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to By-law 2022-06 | 2026-09-25 |
| Parry Sound Town |
Building Permit Fee Schedule (updated May 2023) | permit fees: Construction Permit: $11.00 per $1,000.00 plus $50.00 administration fee (Minimum $105.00); Continuation Permit: $22.00 per $1,000.00 plus $50.00 administration fee (Minimum $210.00); Conditional Permit: $11.00 per $1,000.00 plus $250.00 administration fee (Minimum $300.00); Plumbing: $11.00 per $1,000.00 plus $50.00 administration fee (Minimum $105.00); Change of Use Permit: $250.00; Demolition Permit: $70.00; Signs (Ontario Building Code regulated): $150.00; Temporary Structure: $150.00. · fees set in: By-Law 2006-4908, Schedule B | 2026-09-25 |
| Pelham Town |
Building By-law No. 3941 (2017)
adopted 2017-12-04 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy permits as set out in Schedule 'B'. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per m²/ft² and fixed fees. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-21 |
| Pembroke City |
Building By-law 2025-83 | permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy permits, as set out in Schedule 'B'. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; e.g., $16.68/m2 or $1.55/ft2 of building floor area; $13.16 per $1,000.00 of construction value. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' of this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Penetanguishene Town |
2026 Building Fee Table (Part 3 - Fee Tables to the Town's Building By-law) | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Perry Township |
Building By-law 2017-24
+1 more adopted 2017-03-15 |
permit required for: new, addition, renovations, plumbing, heating, etc. · permit fees: The greater of $15/$1,000 of estimated construction value or per sq. ft.; minimum charge $250.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Perth Town |
Building By-Law No. 5145
adopted 2024-04-16 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, occupy, or change use of a building; construct or demolish a Sewage System, unless a permit as set out in Schedule "A" is issued. · permit fees: Total fees calculated using Schedule "C - 1" methods and Schedule "C - 2" individual fees; Schedule "C - 2" adjusted annually by CPI. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Perth East Township |
Schedule E - Building Permit Fees (Fees and Charges By-law, 2025) | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Perth South Township |
Building By-law 7-2015
adopted 2015-03-03 |
permit required for: Construction and demolition of buildings, plumbing, decks/porches, chimneys, wood stoves, renovations, pools, manure storage, silos, grain bins, change of use, and septic systems, as listed in Schedule 'A'. · permit fees: Fees per Schedule 'A'; where based on valuation, total cost of all work including professional services; valuation guideline minimums include House $150.00 per square foot, Pole barn $12.00 per square foot, Attached garage $50.00 per square foot. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Petawawa Town |
Building By-law 1410/21
adopted 2021-05-17 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building; classes set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Flat rate where indicated in Schedule "A" Special Categories; otherwise floor area multiplied by rate(s) in Schedule "A"; minimum $100 except flat fee. · administered by: Chief Building Official or designate | 2026-09-25 |
| Peterborough City |
By-law Number 10-048, To Regulate Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits for Buildings, Structures, and All Other Related Services within the City of Peterborough
adopted 2010-03-22 |
permit required for: Construct or Demolish a Building; occupy or use a Building for which a Permit is required; or change the use of a Building, unless a Permit has been issued. · fees set in: Annual Budget By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Petrolia Town |
By-law Number 53 of 2011, Building Permit By-Law
adopted 2011-09-06 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A" for the work proposed. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Pickering City |
By-law No. 8057/23 - Being a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 within the City of Pickering
adopted 2023-12-11 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule B; based upon building category, floor area and/or value · fees set in: City's Current General Municipal Fees and Development Charges | 2026-09-27 |
| Plummer Additional Township |
Schedule "A" to By-law 2023-21 (amended) - Building Permit Fee Schedule | permit required for: Residential new dwelling units, renovations/additions, accessory buildings/decks, minor renovations, plumbing, demolition, relocation, temporary structures, woodstoves/fireplaces; non-residential construction, alterations, accessory buildings; agricultural construction/renovation. · exemptions: Line fences, landscaping, eavestroughs, painting, air conditioning units, non-structural interior renovations, accessory structures under 15 sq m without living quarters, non-structural window/door replacement, same-material roofing. · permit fees: Fees are per square foot or flat amounts by permit type; minimum permit fee $150. | 2026-09-25 |
| Plympton–Wyoming Town |
By-law No. 128 of 2024 (Building By-law)
adopted 2024-10-30 |
permit required for: Any construction, demolition, and/or change of use to any structure or building defined in the Act requires a permit. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; some fees based on floor area ($0.30/ft² over 3,000 ft²) or cost of valuation. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Point Edward Village |
By-law No. 15 of 2015 — respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections (Building By-law)
adopted 2015-05-26 |
permit required for: construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building · permit fees: Fees in accordance with Schedule A; square footage includes garages, porches, canopies, basements and walkouts · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Port Colborne City |
By-law No. 6023/129/13 (Building By-law) | permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings require permits as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule "A"; where work cannot be described otherwise, $13.00 for each $1,000.00 value of work proposed. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Port Hope Municipality |
By-law 02-2024 - Building By-law and Repeal By-law 10-2001 | permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy and conditional permits; construction of buildings/parts, removal of building, change of use increasing hazard, occupancy. · permit fees: Fees determined by Chief Building Official as specified in Fees and Charges By-law Schedule "D"; reasonable fee considering administration, plan review and inspection costs. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law Schedule "D" | 2026-09-27 |
| Powassan Municipality |
By-law 2023-16 (User Fees By-law) — Schedule "K": Building Fees | — | 2026-09-25 |
| Prescott Town |
By-Law 05-2013 (Building By-law — Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits, Fees, Inspections and Code of Conduct)
adopted 2013-03-18 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or plumbing for a building regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Fees calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; e.g. $8.50/$1000 of the value, minimum fees vary; plumbing $10 per fixture, minimum $60; fixed fees for some permits. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where one is appointed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Prince Edward City |
Building By-law No. 1538-2005 Respecting Constructing, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections (office consolidation incl. amendments to 2018)
adopted 2005-06-27 |
permit required for: construct, demolish, change major use or occupancy, commence construction on any stage, install sewage system, or construct/assemble/install private outdoor swimming pool · fees set in: fees and charges schedule of the Municipality · administered by: Chief Building Official and Building Inspector | 2026-08-29 |
| Puslinch Township |
Building By-law (By-law 057-2018)
adopted 2018-11-07 |
permit required for: A building permit is required under Subsection 8.(1) of the Act and may include plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, sewage systems, farm buildings and designated structures · fees set in: Township's User Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Officials and Inspectors | 2026-09-21 |
| Quinte West City |
By-law 25-163 (2025-2027 Consolidated Fees and Charges Amendment 24-154-04 — Building/Planning/Sign Fees)
adopted 2025-12-17 |
permit fees: per sq. metre for occupancies; per $1,000.00 of construction value for alterations; flat fees for minor structures; Minimum Fee $155.00. | 2026-09-25 |
| Rainy River Town |
By-law 1972-26 (Miscellaneous User Fees By-law)
adopted 2026-05-11 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Ramara Township |
Bylaw No. 2023.22 (Building By-law) | permit required for: Building Permit under s.8(1) for plumbing, HVAC, on-site sewage, farm buildings, designated structures, signs; demolition, change of use, occupancy permits also required. · fees set in: Schedule A to this Bylaw · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspector | 2026-08-29 |
| Red Lake Municipality |
By-law No. 1040-08 (amending By-law No. 1013-08, respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2008-06-04 |
permit fees: Fees calculated per sq. ft. gross floor area, per foot, fixed fees, or 0.5% of contract value; minimum fee $25.00. | 2026-09-25 |
| Renfrew Town |
Building Fee Schedule
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, plumbing, solid fuel burning appliance installation, porches/decks, and accessory buildings. · permit fees: Minimum $40 for permits a)-f) up to $5,000; excess at $8 per $1,000; plumbing $8 per fixture, min $40. · administered by: Chief Official (Chief Building Official) | 2026-09-25 |
| Richmond Hill City |
By-Law 19-24, as amended (Building By-Law)
+1 more adopted 2024-02-28 |
permit required for: Construction or demolition of a building or part thereof. · permit fees: Product of fee multiplier for class of construction and floor area; certain classes flat rate. · fees set in: Schedule A of this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Rideau Lakes Township |
By-Law 2026-30 - Building Construction Demolition Change of Use Permits (Building By-law)
+1 more adopted 2026-04-07 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building. · permit fees: Permit fees shall be calculated in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law, as amended from time to time. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Russell Township |
Building By-law #2025-150 - Building Permits (permit requirements, classes, Schedule A & B fees) | permit required for: Most building projects require a permit; new construction, additions, decks, renovations, structural changes, heating/plumbing, demolition, pools, secondary units, wood stoves. · exemptions: Buildings under 15 m² with no plumbing; freestanding decks under 600 mm above grade; drywall-only recreation room; replacing cabinets/plumbing fixtures; certain farm demolitions; fences. · permit fees: Class of permit base fee + refundable fee = Application fee; Schedule A sets minimum fees plus per-square-foot charges or flat fees. | 2026-09-25 |
| Sables-Spanish Rivers Township |
Bylaw No. 2016-06 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
+1 more adopted 2016-02-24 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · permit fees: Administration Fee $30.00; value of construction costs $15.00 per $1,000.00 or part thereof; other fees per Schedule "A". · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Sarnia City |
Building By-Law (By-Law 48 of 2006, consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2006-04-24 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, or change of use of buildings · exemptions: Repair or alteration of existing building not exceeding $1,000.00, unless structural timbers cut, stairways/exits altered, or masonry cut away. · permit fees: based on the estimated cost of construction | 2026-08-29 |
| Saugeen Shores Town |
Fees and Charges By-law 112-2025, Schedule R - Building/Permit Fees (2026)
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and transfer of permit · permit fees: Calculated per Town's Fees and Charges By-law; if based on prescribed value, total cost of all work including material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional services, excluding land · fees set in: Town's Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-27 |
| Sault Ste. Marie City |
Building By-law No. 2008-148
adopted 2008-09-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use. · exemptions: No plumbing permit required for repairing/replacing valve, faucet or fixture; repairing leak/stoppage; replacing hot water tank. · permit fees: based on the service index as listed in Schedule "A" | 2026-08-29 |
| Scugog Township |
Building By-law No. 18-24
adopted 2024-04-29 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings · permit fees: Flat rate, fee multiplier × area of work, or $15 per $1,000 of project value estimate; minimum $176.22 Group C, $359.53 other · fees set in: Schedule A to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Seguin Township |
Building By-law No. 2019-031
adopted 2019-04-01 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, conditional and change of use of buildings, as set out in Schedule A. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule A; e.g. $11 per $1000 of CV, $125/ft2 of finished floor area, minimum $150. · fees set in: Schedule A of the Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Selwyn Township |
Building By-law No. 2024-027
adopted 2024-05-14 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, and occupancy of buildings require permits. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule A of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2016-026, as amended; based on building area where applicable; minimum permit fee charged for all work. · fees set in: Schedule A of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2016-026, as amended | 2026-09-25 |
| Severn Township |
Building By-law No. 2021-91
adopted 2021-12-15 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing; occupy or use a building; change the use of a building. · exemptions: Minor construction works listed in s. 10.1, including light-weight re-roofing, re-cladding, certified furnace/AC/heat-pump replacements, plumbing fixture replacement, window/door replacement, docks, retaining walls, platforms, signs. · permit fees: Base application fee $180.00 per permit plus area/unit fees; construction value: $180.00 first $1,000 + $12.20 each additional $1,000; hourly review rates. | 2026-09-25 |
| Shuniah Municipality |
By-law No. 2608-12 - The Building By-law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits, Fees and Inspections) | permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings require permits; classes and fees set out in Schedule 'A'. · permit fees: Based on $7.00 per $1,000.00 of construction value; minimum $100.00; other fees in Schedule 'A'. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' to this By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Township |
By-law No. 180 - Building By-law (Respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2007-05-01 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of buildings; plumbing is considered construction unless performed separately. · exemptions: Painting/decorating, replacement millwork/cabinets, hot water heaters, oil/gas appliances, asphalt shingling, same-size doors/windows, residential fences, structures less than 108 sq. ft. without plumbing, fire-destroyed buildings, construction sheds/trailers. · permit fees: Product of fee multiplier and gross floor area; otherwise $5.00 per $1,000.00 value; minimum $20.00 residential / $100.00 commercial. | 2026-09-25 |
| Smiths Falls Town |
By-law 10593-2024 - Building By-law | permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of buildings and designated structures. · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Smooth Rock Falls Town |
Building By-law #2020-06 (Construction, Demolition, Moving and Change of Use of Buildings, Building Inspections, and Regulating of Signs and Fences)
+1 more adopted 2020-05-04 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, moving, change of use, fences, pools, and signs require a permit; also renovation and alteration. · exemptions: Single-detached, semi-detached or duplex: kitchen cupboards, flooring, trim/painting, landscaping, driveways, vanity, window/door replacement, sheds/gazebos under 10 m2, shingle reroofing; seasonal above-ground pool removal; certain signs. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; minimum $60.00 for permits calculated by square footage; HST exempt. | 2026-09-25 |
| South Algonquin Township |
By-law 04-214 - Building By-Law
+1 more adopted 2004-08-05 |
permit required for: Construction or demolition of a building requires a permit; change of use, conditional, occupancy, and sewage system permits are also classes. · exemptions: Replacing existing roof material, similar siding, existing windows/doors, temporary emergency repairs, and sheds/free-standing structures under 10 m² (107 sq ft). · permit fees: Residential/commercial new buildings and additions: $.30/sq./ft; garages/accessory: $.10/sq./ft; minimum $100.00; other permits fixed fees. | 2026-09-25 |
| South Bruce Municipality |
Fee By-law #2026-03 (Schedule A, Appendix I - Building/Plumbing Permits and Inspection Fees)
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits and other classes as set forth in Schedule 'D'. · permit fees: $8.12 per fixture; alterations/additions plus $57.00 flat fee · fees set in: Municipal Fee By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| South Bruce Peninsula Town |
By-law 65-2012 (Building By-law) | permit required for: Construction, demolition, conditional, change of use, and plumbing permits. · permit fees: As prescribed by Schedule 'D': per ft2 or flat fees, e.g. $1.35/ft2 residential (min $200), $1.40/ft2 commercial/institutional (min $250). · administered by: Chief Building Official or an inspector. | 2026-09-25 |
| South Dundas Municipality |
By-Law 2001-11 (Building Permit By-Law)
adopted 2001-02-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, or change of use. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "B" · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| South Frontenac Township |
By-law 2014-26 (Building By-law)
adopted 2014-05-20 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of a building, as set out in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Fees per Schedule "C"; e.g. $17.00 per thousand dollars of project value; minimum $73.00. · fees set in: By-law 2009-08 and By-law 2014-33 for related charges. | 2026-09-25 |
| South Glengarry Township |
By-law 2026-16 (Building By-law)
adopted 2026-03-09 |
permit required for: Specific Work regulated by this by-law, the Act, and the Building Code, including construction, demolition, change of use, Plumbing, and occupancy. · permit fees: Calculated per Schedule "A"; minimum base fee $250.00; based on Building category, floor area and/or value; e.g. $250 Base Fee + $1.20/ft² + $0.60/ft² additional floors. · administered by: Chief Building Official; Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| South Huron Municipality |
By-Law 19-2023 (Building By-law, Office Consolidation)
adopted 2023-04-17 |
permit required for: Construction governed by the Building Code, including structural, plumbing, sewage, HVAC, demolition, and change of use; sewage and plumbing permits for systems/alterations. · exemptions: Demolition of a building located on a farm pursuant to Div. C Part 1 clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(a). · permit fees: Based on floor area or cost of valuation of proposed work; set out in Fees and Charges By-Law. | 2026-09-25 |
| South River Village |
By-law Number 21-2024 (Building By-law)
adopted 2024-05-14 |
permit required for: Construction of a building, including erection, installation, extension or material alteration or repair, and installation of a building unit moved from elsewhere. · exemptions: Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, not more than 15 square meters, one storey, detached, no plumbing. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "B"; based on cost of valuation of proposed work, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services. | 2026-09-25 |
| South Stormont Township |
By-law No. 2023-033 - Building By-law
+1 more adopted 2023-04-26 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and other Work regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Base fee plus per square foot fee, or flat fee, based on building category, floor area and/or value; GFA used. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| South-West Oxford Township |
By-law No. 12-2023 - Amend Building Permit and Inspection Fees (Schedule A)
+1 more adopted 2023-02-21 |
fees set in: By-law No. 67-2022, Schedule "A" - Building Department Permit Fees · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation of proposed work or floor area; valuation includes material, labour, equipment, overhead, professional services. · fees set in: Schedule 'A' to this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Southgate Township |
By-Law Number 061-2016 - Building By-law
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use permits as set forth in Schedule "A". · fees set in: Township of Southgate Fees and Charges By-law 86 - 2014, as amended. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Southwest Middlesex Municipality |
By-law 2023-071 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use and Inspection)
+1 more adopted 2023-10-25 |
permit required for: Construct, demolish, or cause construction/demolition of a building or swimming pool; occupancy, change of use, sewage systems, conditional permits. · fees set in: Municipality's in force Fees By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Southwold Township |
By-law No. 2025-29 - Building By-law
adopted 2025-04-28 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or swimming pool within the Township unless a permit has been issued. · fees set in: current User Fees by-law, as amended · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Spanish Town |
Bylaw No. 2024-14 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2024-04-03 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, extensions, material alterations and changes of use with respect to buildings. · permit fees: $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction value; $45.00 processing fee automatically added. · fees set in: Schedule "A" to this by-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Springwater Township |
Fees and Charges By-law, Schedule "A.2" - Building Permits
+1 more |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing; occupy or use a building; change the use of a building · exemptions: Light-weight re-roofing; re-cladding; certified furnace/AC/heat-pump replacements; kitchen cabinetry/plumbing fixture replacements; window/door replacement; insulation; eavestrough; solar collectors not mounted; retaining walls <=1 m; flooring. · permit fees: Fees in accordance with Fees and Charges By-law 2023-017; where based on valuation, total cost of all work including professional services; hourly rates where no fee specified. | 2026-09-25 |
| St. Catharines City |
Building By-law No. 2011-334 | permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, or plumbing of a building or part thereof. · permit fees: Based on gross floor area; in unusual circumstances, estimated value of the Works. · fees set in: Schedule of Rates and Fees approved by Council from time to time. | 2026-08-29 |
| St. Joseph Township |
By-law 2018-22 (Building Code Act Fees and Charges; amends Building By-law 969)
+1 more |
permit required for: Construct any new building over 108 feet squared or ten meters squared; construct any building of any size that includes plumbing; expand, add to, or change an existing building. · exemptions: Build an accessory building (e.g. shed, bunkie) less than 108 feet squared or ten meters squared and under one story that does not contain plumbing. · permit fees: Permit fees will be set at the greater of the value of the project, or a calculation based on size. | 2026-09-21 |
| St. Marys Town |
By-law Number 23-2006 (Building Bylaw)
adopted 2006-04-11 |
permit required for: construct or demolish a building or cause a building to be constructed or demolished or make any change to a building · permit fees: Set out in Schedule "A"; based on cost of valuation or floor area; e.g. $8.00/$1,000 value of construction with a minimum fee of $1760.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| St. Thomas City |
Building By-Law 150-2016 | permit required for: Construction or demolition of a building; sign installation; tent erection; hoarding/covered way erection. · permit fees: $9.75 times the value of construction divided by 1,000; minimum $150.00 · administered by: Chief Building Official (or Registered Code Agency where appointed) | 2026-09-21 |
| St.-Charles Municipality |
By-law 2026-42 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections) | permit required for: No person shall undertake any work unless a permit has been issued by the CBO; work means construction or demolition of a building or part thereof including changes of use. · permit fees: Calculated per Schedule A: ((TCC/1000) x Rate) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Rate = $10.00; or based on floor area/cost of construction, higher if both. · fees set in: Schedule A of this By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| Stirling-Rawdon Township |
By-Law No. 38-2026 - Building, Plumbing and Sewage System Permits & Fees By-Law
adopted 2026-06-02 |
permit required for: No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a Building Permit has been issued. · exemptions: Active Farm buildings are exempt within the meaning of the Act and the Regulations. · permit fees: Estimated cost from Schedule "A" square-foot rates; permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof; all permits subject to a $150.00 administration fee. | 2026-09-25 |
| Stone Mills Township |
By-law 2020-1053 - Building By-law (Construction, Demolition, Change of Use and Transfer of Permits and Inspections)
+1 more adopted 2020-12-14 |
permit required for: construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building · permit fees: flat fee, or combination of flat fee plus graduated fee for amount of floor area; construction/conditional fees are greater of Chief Building Official's cost estimate or applicant's reported cost estimate multiplied by set building fee percentage; demolition/change of use/septic flat fee · fees set in: Township of Stone Mills' 'Tariff of Fees Bylaw' (By-Law Number 2020-1051) | 2026-09-25 |
| Stratford City |
Building By-law No. 112-2005 (Consolidated to December 8, 2025)
adopted 2005-06-27 |
permit required for: All types of construction governed by the Building Code; change of use increasing hazard; sewage systems; structural signs; work commenced before permit. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule A: per square foot or per unit, with minimum fees; special permit fee is regular fee plus 100% additional, max $7,750. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors. | 2026-09-25 |
| Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality |
Building By-law No. 61-21 (Consolidated, amended by By-law 31-22)
adopted 2021-12-06 |
permit required for: Construction of buildings and parts, demolition, change of use, occupancy, and swimming pool construction require permits. · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule 'A'; examples include flat fees, per ft² charges, and $10.00 per $1,000 of construction value (minimum $50.00) for certain alterations. · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors. | 2026-09-25 |
| Strong Township |
Building By-law 2024-017, Schedule B — Permit Fee Schedule
+1 more |
exemptions: Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, <=15 m2 (161 sq ft), one storey, not attached, no plumbing. · permit fees: $100.00 + $15.00 per Thousand; construction cost guidelines cost per square foot of floor area. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Sundridge Village |
Building By-law No. 2024-017
adopted 2024-05-08 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, occupancy, transfer, designated structure, and stage of construction. · exemptions: Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, not more than 15 square meters (161 square feet), one storey, detached, no plumbing. · permit fees: Fees as set out in Schedule "B"; based on cost of valuation of proposed work; $100.00 + $15.00 per Thousand; fees doubled if construction started without permit. | 2026-09-25 |
| Tarbutt Township |
Building By-law 2025-16 - Appendix C Permit Fees | permit fees: Minimum Permit Fee $110.00 unless otherwise noted; fees are per m2 or flat amounts by permit type. · administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) · fines: Permit fee doubled if work commenced before permit; construction without permit: permit fee + up to 50% surcharge (no order) or up to 100% surcharge (order issued). | 2026-09-21 |
| Tay Township |
Building By-law No. 2014-24
adopted 2014-05-14 |
permit required for: construct or demolish a building; occupy or use a building for which a permit is required; or change the use of a building · permit fees: Total Area calculations under Schedule "B"; minimum and rates set in Township's User Fees and Service Charges By-law. · fees set in: Township's User Fees and Service Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| Tay Valley Township |
By-Law 2013-005 - Building By-Law
adopted 2013-01-15 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use of a building or structure · permit fees: per sq.ft. of gross floor area; percentage of value; $10 per fixture, $100 minimum; minimum permit fee $75 · fees set in: Schedules "A" and "B" attached to this By-law | 2026-09-27 |
| Tecumseh Town |
By-Law Number 2023-37 (Consolidated) - Building Permits and Inspections
adopted 2023-03-13 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Tehkummah Township |
By-law 2025-014 - Municipal Fees and Charges By-law (Schedule B: Building Permit Fees)
adopted 2025-05-22 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Temagami Municipality |
By-Law No. 21-1544 - Building By-law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)
adopted 2021-03-04 |
— | 2026-09-25 |
| Temiskaming Shores City |
By-Law No. 2013-052 - Being a By-law to Regulate Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, Inspections, Permits and Associated Fees
adopted 2013-05-21 |
permit required for: Constructing a building; all types of construction governed by the OBC, including renovation (Part 11), plumbing (Part 7), and farm buildings not under separate permit. · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation; Appendix "1" sets $7.90 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of the cost of valuation of construction or a minimum of $79.00 (2013), with later rates $8.20/$82.00 (2014) and $8.45/$84.50 (2015). · fees set in: Appendix "1" to Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-052 | 2026-09-25 |
| Thames Centre Municipality |
By-law No. 91-2021 - Building By-law (Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, and Swimming Pool Permits)
adopted 2021-12-13 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, sewage systems, farm buildings, designated structures, signs, private swimming pools/hot tubs/fences as specified. · permit fees: Set out in Corporations current Fee By-Law; calculated by Chief Building Official for work proposed; floor area basis for finished/unfinished buildings. · fees set in: Corporations current Fee By-Law | 2026-09-25 |
| The Archipelago Township |
Building By-law No. 2026-20 (A By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, Conditional Permits, Sewage Systems and Inspections)
adopted 2026-05-22 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use of buildings, and sewage systems · permit fees: Construction value per square foot in Schedule "A" table, then levy of $12 per $1,000.00 of construction value; minimum $100.00; sewage and miscellaneous fixed fees. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| The Blue Mountains Town |
Building By-Law No. 2025-40 (Being a By-law under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, respecting Permits and Related Matters)
+1 more adopted 2025-07-14 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building. · permit fees: Permit Fee = SI x A; minimum fee $150.00 unless otherwise noted. · fees set in: Town's Fees and Charges By-law | 2026-09-25 |
| The Nation Municipality |
Building Permits By-law No. 85-2005 (consolidated, as amended by By-law No. 87-2012)
adopted 2006-01-09 |
permit required for: Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; Base Fee plus Additional Cost. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| The North Shore Township |
By-law No. 12-12 (Being a by-law to regulate the issuing of building permits)
adopted 2012-03-21 |
permit required for: Construction and demolition of buildings; new constructions, additions & renovations, pools, demolitions, moving, renewal; accessory buildings/structures over 100 sq ft. · permit fees: New constructions, including additions & renovations: $50.00 administration fee plus $10.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof extra; Pool: $100.00; Demolitions: $50.00; Moving Permits: $100.00; Renewal Permits: 25% of original amount. · administered by: Chief Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Thorold City |
Fees and Charges By-law No. 14-2026 (Consolidated April 14, 2026) | permit fees: Permit Fee = Prescribed fee x Area; minimum permit fee of $194.40; unlisted categories $16.00 per $1,000.00 of valuated cost · administered by: Chief Building Official or designate | 2026-09-25 |
| Thunder Bay City |
Building Permit Fee Schedule 2026 | permit fees: New Buildings & Additions - $/sq.m. (each floor); Minimum Permit Fee $117.00; Any project not listed above: $13.75 per $1000.00 of Construction Value (c.v.) | 2026-09-25 |
| Timmins City |
Building By-law No. 2023-8821
adopted 2023-04-11 |
permit required for: construct or demolish a building, carry out plumbing, change use, or construct/repair/renew/alter signage · exemptions: mining structures, underground structures/fuel tanks, sheds <160 ft2, residential shingling, windows/doors, swimming pools, fences, siding, decks <2 ft high; home occupation signage; certain plumbing maintenance/repairs · permit fees: in accordance with the City's User Fee By-law; based on the valuation of the proposed work including the total cost of all work | 2026-09-25 |
| Tiny Township |
By-law 22-030, Being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections
+1 more adopted 2022-05-18 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use; pergolas exceeding 18.6 m2; signs meeting s. 4.7 criteria. · fees set in: Township's current Fee Schedule By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official and Building Officials | 2026-09-25 |
| Toronto City |
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. · exemptions: Driveway widening, landscaping, and pools (proposals not requiring a building permit include but are not limited to these). · permit fees: Permit fee = SI x A, where SI is Service Index fee in Chapter 441 and A is floor area in square metres. | 2026-09-25 |
| Trent Hills Municipality |
Building By-law No. 2024-077
adopted 2024-06-13 |
permit required for: Construction of Buildings and parts; demolition/removal of a Building; change of use increasing hazard; occupancy; conditional construction permits. · fees set in: current Fees and Charges By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official; inspections by Chief Building Official or Inspector | 2026-09-25 |
| Trent Lakes Municipality |
Building By-law No. B2024-045 (Office Consolidation)
+1 more adopted 2024-08-06 |
permit required for: Any structure greater than 10 m², any structure containing plumbing, any shed greater than 15 m², any addition, any attached deck, any detached deck greater than 10 m². · exemptions: Minor repairs to decks including replacing deck boards and non-structural repairs will not require a building permit. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule C; based on construction value per Schedule A or square footage charge for finished floor area. | 2026-09-25 |
| Tyendinaga Township |
Building By-Law 17-2022 with Schedules
adopted 2022-02-22 |
permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; install, alter or repair a sewage system; excavate for or erect an outdoor swimming pool. · exemptions: Active Farm buildings are exempt within the meaning of the Act and the Regulations. · permit fees: Estimated cost from per-square-foot rates; permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost; all permits subject to a $150.00 administration fee. | 2026-09-21 |
| Uxbridge Township |
By-law No. 2015-127 (Building By-law)
adopted 2015-11-09 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy of buildings. · permit fees: Fees calculated in accordance with Schedule B; Building Permit as calculated based on occupancy in Part B (minimum $100.00). · administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors listed in Schedule A. | 2026-09-25 |
| Val Rita-Harty Township |
By-law No. 1010-15 (Building By-Law)
+1 more adopted 2015-10-22 |
permit required for: Construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building requires a permit prior to commencing. · exemptions: For a single detached dwelling: kitchen cupboards/counter-tops without plumbing modifications, flooring on existing sub-floors, interior trim and doors, landscaping, driveways, washroom vanity; fences (contact Building Department Staff). · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; flat rates and per-square-foot fees; minimum fee of $58.00 for all permits except row No. 1, 13 and 15. | 2026-09-25 |
| Vaughan City |
Building By-Law 050-2018 (Consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2018-04-11 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, and change of use of a building. · fees set in: City's current Fees and Charges By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Wainfleet Township |
By-law No. 044-2025 - Fees and Charges By-law
adopted 2025-11-18 |
permit fees: Gross Floor Area in square meters multiplied by corresponding figure for each occupancy classification; minimum $275 unless otherwise indicated. · administered by: Chief Building Official · fines: All applicable permit fees shall be doubled and the minimum permit fee ($550) | 2026-09-25 |
| Warwick Township |
Consolidated User Fee and Charges By-Law (By-law 9 of 2025, amended by By-law 55 of 2025) - Schedule G: Building Permits and Related Matters
+1 more |
permit required for: Any construction, demolition, and/or change of use to any structure or building defined in the Act requires a permit and a fee as defined in this By-Law. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; where based on cost of valuation, total cost of all work including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional services. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Wasaga Beach Town |
Building By-law (By-law 2005-85)
+1 more adopted 2005-12-13 |
permit required for: Building Permit required under subsection 8(1) of the Act · fees set in: Schedule 'A' to this By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Waterloo City |
Building Bylaw No. 2021-078
adopted 2021-12-13 |
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 · permit fees: Floor area of the proposed work is to be measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centre line of party walls or demising walls. · fees set in: Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw of the Corporation of the City of Waterloo | 2026-08-29 |
| Welland City |
Building By-law No. 2020-140
adopted 2020-12-01 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use as set forth in Schedule "A". · permit fees: Calculated per Schedule "A"; formula Permit Fee = SI x A (SI = Service Index, A = floor area in m²); if cannot calculate, 1.6% of project construction value; minimum $164.00. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law | 2026-08-29 |
| Wellesley Township |
Building By-law 40/2017
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, Demolition, Change of Use and Occupancy of a Building, or part of it; Building Permit may include plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Sewage Systems, Farm Buildings, Designated Structures. · fees set in: Township's Fees and Charges By-Law, as amended from time to time · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Wellington North Township |
Building By-law (Building Permits By-Law) No. 142-22
+1 more adopted 2022-12-19 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a partially complete building and conditional permits, as set out in Schedule "A". · fees set in: Townships Fees and Charges By-law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| West Elgin Municipality |
Building By-law No. 2020-21
+1 more adopted 2020-02-27 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, and sewage systems. · permit fees: Based on cost of valuation of proposed work, including materials, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services. · fees set in: Fees & Charges By-law - Building, as amended | 2026-09-25 |
| West Grey Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 2023-090
adopted 2023-08-15 |
permit required for: construction, demolition, change in use, occupancy of a partially complete building, and conditional permits · permit fees: Required fee + (Required fee to a maximum of $5,000) · fees set in: fees and charges bylaw | 2026-09-21 |
| West Lincoln Township |
Building By-law No. 2019-83 (Consolidated incl. 2020-19, 2021-48, 2022-33, 2024-23)
adopted 2019-09-23 |
permit required for: construction, demolition or change of use · permit fees: Permit Fee = Prescribed Fee x Area; minimum $168.00; unlisted categories $18.49 per $1,000 of construction cost · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| West Nipissing Municipality |
Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits By-law No. 2005/49 (Consolidation to March 2023)
adopted 2005-07-12 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings, and work regulated by this By-law and the Act. · permit fees: Per Schedule A: $11.00 per $1,000 of construction value plus $80.00 administration fee; residential $1.20 per square foot plus $80.00; demolition $110.00; change of use $11.00 per $1,000 plus $80.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| West Perth Municipality |
Building By-law No. 47-2023
adopted 2023-09-05 |
permit required for: To perform work regulated by this By-law and the Act, or to change the use of a building. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "A"; based on floor area or cost of valuation; minimum fee plus $10/$1,000 of contracted construction value where not accurately assessed per sq ft. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Whitby Town |
Fees and Charges By-law No. 7220-17 (Consolidation), Schedule N - Building Services Fees
adopted 2017-01-30 |
permit fees: Per m2; Flat; Per Fixture; Per Linear Meter; Per Item; % of Appl. Fee | 2026-09-25 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville Town |
Building By-law 2012-004-BU
+1 more |
permit required for: constructing, demolishing, extending, repairing or altering a building, and systems appurtenant thereto · exemptions: Minor construction works listed in s. 7(1), including light-weight re-roofing, re-cladding, low residential wood decks, certified furnaces, antennas, insulation, and retaining walls not exceeding 1 metre. · fees set in: most recent corporate "Fees and Charges By-law" | 2026-09-25 |
| Whitestone Municipality |
Building By-Law No. 32-2015
+1 more |
permit fees: $14.50 per $1000.00 of construction value plus minimum base fee of $140.00; fees rounded to nearest dollar; not subject to HST · fees set in: See Policy on municipal website · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Whitewater Township |
User Fees and Charges By-law No. 26-01-1804 (2026), as amended by By-law 26-05-1835 - Building Department fee schedule
adopted 2026-01-14 |
permit fees: Base rate $200 plus per sq ft: residential $0.76, commercial $0.97, agriculture $0.41; transmission $6 per $1,000 construction value. · fines: Construction/building commencing with no building/septic permit = Fee x 2 | 2026-09-25 |
| Wilmot Township |
Building By-law No. 2019-52
adopted 2019-12-09 |
permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use of buildings, and sewage systems · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "A" (fee per square foot or per unit; minimum fee $250.00). · administered by: Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors | 2026-09-25 |
| Windsor City |
Building By-law 143-2025 (Issuance of Various Permits and Scheduling Inspections)
adopted 2025-09-08 |
permit required for: Work regulated by the Act and the Building Code, or to occupy a Building or part thereof. · permit fees: Minimum $235.00; base fees per square foot (e.g. $1.75 residential Part 9, $2.80 ICI); additional fees $17.50 per $1000 construction value (Min. $500.00). · fees set in: Schedule 3 of this By-law, as amended and approved annually by City Council. | 2026-08-29 |
| Wollaston Township |
By-Law No: 47-2020 - Building By-law (Building Permit Classes, Applications, Fees and Notices Required for Inspection) | permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; work regulated by the Act and Building Code. · permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule "A"; e.g., residential $1.00 per sq. ft. per floor; minimum building permit fee $150.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official; registered code agency where appointed | 2026-09-25 |
| Woodstock City |
Chapter 0252 - Building - Permits - Inspections
adopted 2019-04-04 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, addition, demolition of a building or part thereof, change of use, and private sanitary sewage system work, as regulated by the Act. · permit fees: As set out in Schedule "A"; e.g., residential $0.56/sq. ft. of gross floor area, Min. $150.00; commercial $1.17/sq. ft., Min. $250.00; industrial $0.37/sq. ft. up to 50,000 sq. ft., $0.19/sq. ft. over 50,000 sq. ft., Min. $250.00. · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-21 |
| Woolwich Township |
Building By-law 14-2024 - Updated Schedule E (2025 Building Services Fees)
+1 more |
permit fees: Minimum $130.00 or $10.00 per $1,000 construction value · fees set in: Development Engineering Fees and Charges By-Law · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-25 |
| Zorra Township |
By-law No. 61-25 - Building By-law (repeals By-law 01-24)
adopted 2025-12-17 |
permit required for: Construct, cause construction, demolish a building, or change the use of a building without a permit. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; where based on valuation, total cost of all work including material and labour. · administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors appointed by by-law. | 2026-09-25 |
Nothing on file for building permits
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Checked, nothing adopted (77) — Armstrong (2026-09-25), Atikokan (2026-09-25), Brethour (2026-09-25), Brooke-Alvinston (2026-09-25), Bruce Mines (2026-09-25), Burlington (2026-09-25), Carlow/Mayo (2026-09-25), Casey (2026-09-25), Casselman (2026-09-25), Centre Hastings (2026-09-25), Champlain (2026-09-25), Chapleau (2026-09-25), Chapple (2026-09-25), Charlton and Dack (2026-09-25), Cobourg (2026-09-25), Coleman (2026-09-25), Dawson (2026-09-25), Dorion (2026-09-25), Dubreuilville (2026-09-25), Ear Falls (2026-09-25), East Garafraxa (2026-09-25), Englehart (2026-09-25), Enniskillen (2026-09-25), Evanturel (2026-09-25), Faraday (2026-09-25), Fauquier-Strickland (2026-09-25), Fort Frances (2026-09-25), Georgian Bluffs (2026-09-25), Gore Bay (2026-09-25), Grand Valley (2026-09-25), Haldimand (2026-09-25), Hamilton (2026-09-25), Harley (2026-09-25), Harris (2026-09-25), Hilliard (2026-09-25), Hilton Beach (2026-09-25), Hudson (2026-09-25), James (2026-09-25), Joly (2026-09-25), Kapuskasing (2026-09-25), Kerns (2026-09-25), Killarney (2026-09-25), Kitchener (2026-09-27), La Vallee (2026-09-25), Lake of the Woods (2026-09-25), Larder Lake (2026-09-25), Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional (2026-09-25), Machar (2026-09-25), Madoc (2026-09-25), Manitouwadge (2026-09-25), Marathon (2026-09-25), Mattawan (2026-09-25), Melancthon (2026-09-25), Minden Hills (2026-09-25), Mono (2026-09-25), Moonbeam (2026-09-25), Morley (2026-09-25), Mulmur (2026-09-25), Newbury (2026-09-25), Oro-Medonte (2026-09-27), Pelee (2026-09-25), Pickle Lake (2026-09-25), Prince (2026-09-25), Red Rock (2026-09-25), Ryerson (2026-09-25), Schreiber (2026-09-25), Shelburne (2026-09-25), Sioux Lookout (2026-09-25), St. Clair (2026-09-25), Terrace Bay (2026-09-25), Thessalon (2026-09-25), Tillsonburg (2026-09-25), Tudor and Cashel (2026-09-25), Tweed (2026-09-25), Wawa (2026-09-25), Westport (2026-09-25), White River (2026-09-25).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (32) — Bruce County, District Municipality of Muskoka, Dufferin County, Elgin County, Essex County, Front of Yonge, Frontenac County, Grey County, Haliburton County, Hastings County, Huron County, Lambton County, Lambton Shores, Lanark County, Lennox and Addington County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County, Oxford County, Perth County, Peterborough County, Prescott and Russell, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regional Municipality of Halton, Regional Municipality of Niagara, Regional Municipality of Peel, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Regional Municipality of York, Renfrew County, Simcoe County, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Wellington County.
No bylaws published online (3, verified negatives) — Chamberlain, Gauthier, Thornloe.
Unconfirmed (1, leads but nothing verified) — Opasatika.