Building Fees and Charges 2026

Mississippi Mills, Ontario · summary & facts

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Building Fees and Charges 2026 *Development Charges and/or Zoning and/or Engineering fees may apply. See Planning and Development Fees & Charges. * Any fees for processing electronic payments may be in addition to these fees Minimum Permit Fee $265.00 Residential Building Fees New Dwellings - per dwelling unit Includes all finished areas above the basement up to the size limits identified, all finished basement areas, all plumbing fixtures, rear deck ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) front porch and up to 3- bay attached garage (approx. 296 ft2 (27.5 m2) per garage bay). *All items must be included at the time of initial application. Detached dwelling ≤ 3,200 ft2 (297 m2) $3,734.90 Semi-detached/Townhome/Rowhouse ≤ 2,500 ft2 (232 m2) $2,917.70 Apartment dwelling, additional dwelling unit within a detached/semi-detached/town/row house, or Modular Home per Subsection 4.1.6 of the Building Bylaw. ≤ 1,500 ft2 (139 m2) $1,750.80 Shed/Garage ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) Does not include plumbing / HVAC / insulation / woodstove inspections. See Miscellaneous Fees below. $529.90 Uncovered decks ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) $265.00 Covered decks or unenclosed porches ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) $529.90 Basement Finishing ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) Does not include plumbing / woodstove inspections. See Miscellaneous Fees below. $529.90 Additional charge for gross floor areas above grade over the prescribed maximums listed above. $0.56/ ft2 Renovation or repairs to existing structure 2.0% of the Value of Construction to a maximum fee of 150% of a permit for the comparable new structure with a minimum fee of $265.00 Residential Demolition - per structure $265.00 Farm Building Fees as defined by the OBC Farm Building as defined by the OBC ≤ 6,458 ft2 (600 m2) and up to 3-storeys. Does not include plumbing / HVAC / insulation / woodstove inspections. See Miscellaneous Fees below. $529.90 Engineered Farm Buildings > 6,458 ft2 (600 m2) (OBC Part 4/NFBC). Does not include plumbing / HVAC / insulation / woodstove inspections. See Miscellaneous Fees below. $1,059.80 All Buildings Not Covered Above New Building, Additions, Interior Fit-Up, Renovation, Demolition, etc. 2% of the first $1,000,000 of the Value of Construction and 1% thereafter with a minimum fee of $529.90 Miscellaneous Building Fees & Charges - Applicable to All Buildings All fees listed below and marked "**" may be reduced at the discretion of the CBO to reflect individual circumstances and ensure that Municipal costs are recovered for services provided. Additional Fees Plumbing / Insulation / HVAC / Woodstove Inspection $132.50 per inspection Additional progress inspections, re- inspection (per inspection, where previous inspection failed or was deemed not complete or not ready), non-typical construction details, etc. ** $132.50 per inspection Private pool or hot tub enclosure $265.00 Woodstove $265.00 Renewal of Permit Re-inspection fees extra. 1st Renewal ** $265.00 2nd Renewal ** $265.00 3rd Renewal ** $397.40 4th Renewal and all subsequent renewals ** $529.90 Construction Without a Permit Surcharge applied in addition to the primary permit fee. No Order to Comply issued ** Maximum 50% of permit fee as applicable for the scope of the project With Order to Comply issued ** Maximum 100% of permit fee as applicable for the scope of the project Registration and/or removal of an Order or Agreement on the property title ** at cost and supported by invoices, plus up to a 25% surcharge Alterations/revisions To Applications or Issued Building Permits prior to implementation ** $265.00 To Issued Building Permits where the applicant did not receive approval prior to implementation ** $529.90 Record Retrieval Archived Building Permit Record Per property single record search $185.40 Each additional record $79.50 Reproduction of record ** at cost and supported by invoices, plus up to a 25% surcharge Open File Report with 10 or more business days' notice. (Typically combined with Zoning Compliance Report) $132.50 with less than 10 business days' notice. (Typically combined with Zoning Compliance Report) $265.00 Conditional Building Permit Agreement As defined in the Ontario Building Code. Only issued at the discretion of the CBO $529.90 Change of Use Permit - no construction $265.00 Limiting Distance Agreement $265.00 Permit transfer to new owner $265.00 Building Fees added to property tax roll outstanding fees plus up to a 25% surcharge Administrative fee for all types of orders issued, except for orders issued under Construction Without a Permit (above) ** Maximum of $529.90 per order Alternative Solution Application ** $1,059.80 maximum Third party evaluation fee as per the Building By-law As required at the discretion of the CBO ** at cost and supported by invoices plus up to a 25% surcharge Occupancy Permit Fees Occupancy with project complete Included with base permit Partial occupancy or project not complete $265.00 Occupancy permit after move-in $529.90 Sign Permit Fees Fascia / Awning/ Banner/ Sidewalk $132.50 In Ground/Billboard sign $529.90 On Ground/Portable/Trailer sign (60 days) $317.90 Place/Install sign prior to obtaining permit $132.50