Building permits — Kenora, Ontario

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

In the City of Kenora, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law Number 168-2024 (Building By-law - Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings. Administered by: Chief Building Official.

By-law Number 168-2024 (Building By-law - Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings s. 3(1)
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 Schedule "A", s. 4(1)
fee basis 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 Schedule "A", ss. 1(1), 1(2), 2(1)
authority Chief Building Official s. 2(1)(g)
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City's Building By-law under Building Code Act 1992 s.7; cited as "Building By-law". Governs permit applications, classes of permit, inspections, Chief Building Official duties; permit fees set out in Schedule A within this same by-law. Passed Dec 17, 2024.

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