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

Building permits — Guelph, Ontario: Building By-law (2015)-19985

In the City of Guelph, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law (2015)-19985, verified 2026-08-28. 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.

Building By-law (2015)-19985 adopted bylaw

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.	s. 3.1
fee basis	Fees set out in Schedule "A"; calculated per square foot or flat fee, with minimum Permit fees.	Schedule "A"; Rules for determining Permit fees
authority	Chief Building Official and Inspectors	s. 12; Schedule "C"

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City of Guelph By-law (2015)-19985 respecting building construction and permits, as amended.