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# Building Information
All you need for your next project
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
IT IS ILLEGAL TO START WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
### Building Permit PDF
For all inspections please contact the Township Office at 705-246-2472 or admin@hiltontownship.ca
For General Information, inquiries on submitted applications, plans examination status and inspection status please contact RSM Building Consultants:
Email: info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
Phone: 1-519-496-1434
## Building Permits entitle you to...
* A proficient review of building plans for compliance with all Provincial and Municipal laws and codes
* On-site inspections by a trained inspector throughout the course of the construction.
* Assurance the the health and welfare of you, your family, and your neighbours are taken into consideration.
## You need a Building Permit to...
* Add a carport, garage, or rooms to an existing building,
* Add dormers,
* Add structural features such as decks, canopies, etc.,
* Any structural work including interior partitions,
* Construct a new home or cottage,
* Construct accessory building such as detached garages or sheds,
* Construct fireplace or chimney,
* Demolitions (no charge for permit),
* Enclose a porch or construct a roof over a sundeck,
* Excavate the basement to provide a full basement,
* Install new rooms or finish existing rooms in the basement or attic,
* Raise a building to provide a new or altered foundation.
## You don't need a Building Permit to...
* Install siding, soffit, or facia,
* Replace shingles or windows, providing structural changes are not involved,
* Construct a separate structure without plumbing smaller than 15 square meters (approx. 160 square feet).
## Other Approvals you may need...
**Respective Township Council** : Zoning by-law enforcement
**St. Joseph Island Planning Board** : Land severance
**Algoma Public Health** : Septic systems and well permits
**Ontario Hydro** : electrical permits
**Bell Canada** : Telephone connections
**Ministry of Transportation** : Entrance and building permits in highway frontage locations
## Frequently Asked Questions
**What information do I need to provide in order to obtain a building permit?**
Scaled drawings (2 sets) and application forms are required for all building permits. Application forms can be obtained at the Municipal Office and are also available here. Forms may be printed off and faxed to either the Municipal Office (705-246-0132) or directly to the Building Inspector.
**How much does a building permit cost?**
Costs for building permits are detailed in the municipality's Fees and Charges by-law.
The costs are minimal in comparison to the value received to ensure a proficient review of your building plans for compliance with all Provincial and Municipal laws and codes and on-site inspections throughout the course of construction by a trained inspector.
**A sample fee structure for a new 1,000 square foot dwelling with a full basement (based on current Fees and Charges bylaw):**
Calculation: 1000 x $305.28 sq/ft (value of construction) = $305,280
$203.52 base fee for first $1,000 value of construction = $203.52
$10.18 for each additional $1,000 value (or part thereof) = $10.18 x 287 = $3,104.90 Occupancy Permit Fee = $203.52 Therefore, total permit fee for $305,280 dwelling = $3,511.94
**A sample fee structure for a new 1,000 square foot unfinished garage (based on current Fees and Charges bylaw):**
Calculation: 1000 x $66.78 sq/ft (value of construction) = $66,780
$203.52 base fee for first $1,000 value of construction = $203.52
$10.18 for each additional $1,000 value (or part thereof) = $10.18 x 66 increments = $671.88
Therefore, total permit fee for $66,780 unfinished garage = $875.40