In the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 46/2005 (consolidated March 1, 2021) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct, alter or demolish a building, install or alter plumbing, or change use of an existing building. Fees set in: The Township of Guelph/Eramosa Rates and Fees By-law No. 59/2002, as amended. Administered by: Chief Building Official (permits); Inspector (inspections).
Building By-law No. 46/2005 (consolidated March 1, 2021)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construct, alter or demolish a building, install or alter plumbing, or change use of an existing building
s. 3.0
fee basis
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
s. 8.2
fees location
The Township of Guelph/Eramosa Rates and Fees By-law No. 59/2002, as amended
s. 8.1
authority
Chief Building Official (permits); Inspector (inspections)
s. 3.0; s. 10.2
scout note
Township's Building Code Act by-law: classes of permits, requirements for permit applications, Chief Building Official duties, inspections. Consolidated to March 1, 2021; exact original passage date not stated on the document.
By-law 04/2024 — Building Department Fees and Charges By-law (consolidated Dec 8, 2025)
adopted bylaw
fee basis
Fees are per ft² or flat rate, with minimum fees; e.g. Group A New/Additions $2.89/ft², minimum $149.
Schedule "A"
authority
Chief Building Official
Schedule "B", 15
scout note
Sets fees and charges for the Township's Building Department (permit fees under the Building Code Act); repeals By-law 13/2018. Consolidated to December 8, 2025.
Township Services - By-laws index
Township's by-laws index page; links to both the Building By-law and the Building Department Fees by-law PDFs.