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Building permits — Nipissing, Ontario: Building By-Law 2017-04

In the Township of Nipissing, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law 2017-04, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use. Permit fees: Construction: $8.60/$1,000 of construction, minimum $130.00; demolition $100.00; conditional/change of use $130.00 plus $8.60/$1,000 of construction value. Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law.

Building By-Law 2017-04 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition and change of use	permits for construction, demolition and change of use
fee basis	Construction: $8.60/$1,000 of construction, minimum $130.00; demolition $100.00; conditional/change of use $130.00 plus $8.60/$1,000 of construction value	Schedule "A"
fees location	Schedule "A" to this By-law	Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official	s. 6.2

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Township of Nipissing's Building By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992: requires permits for construction, demolition, change of use, mechanical, plumbing and sewage systems; sets permit classes, inspections and fee schedule ($8.60/$1,000 construction value, $130 minimum).