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

Building permits — Laurentian Valley, Ontario: By-law 2023-04-027 — Building Permit Fees (Schedule A)

In the Township of Laurentian Valley, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2023-04-027 — Building Permit Fees (Schedule A), verified 2026-09-25. 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.

By-law 2023-04-027 — Building Permit Fees (Schedule A) adopted bylaw

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.	Schedule A
fee basis	Per square foot rates with minimums; flat fees for some permits (e.g. $0.44 per square foot, $365.63 minimum for residence new).	Schedule A
fine range	Twice Permit fee	Commencing Construction without a Permit Twice Permit fee

scout note

Township's building permit fee schedule (Schedule A to By-law 2023-04-027), effective May 15, 2023, setting fees by permit type (residential, commercial/industrial, agricultural, plumbing, pools, demolition, towers) under the Ontario Building Code Act.