Building permits — Oshawa, Ontario

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

In the City of Oshawa, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building Code Administration By-law 33-2009 (consolidated, amended by By-law 118-2025), verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: construction, demolition, conditional permit, change of use, occupancy of buildings, a stage of construction (partial permit), Fire Code retrofit permit. Permit fees: calculated in accordance with Schedule 'B'; minimum $160; unlisted permits 1.12% of estimated construction value. Fees set in: Schedule 'B' to this By-law; additional fees in Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024.

Building Code Administration By-law 33-2009 (consolidated, amended by By-law 118-2025) adopted bylaw
permit required for construction, demolition, conditional permit, change of use, occupancy of buildings, a stage of construction (partial permit), Fire Code retrofit permit s. 5.1
fee basis calculated in accordance with Schedule 'B'; minimum $160; unlisted permits 1.12% of estimated construction value Schedule 'B', Part 'A'; s. 14.1.1
fees location Schedule 'B' to this By-law; additional fees in Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024 Schedule 'B'; 'Additional fees, Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024'
authority Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official, and inspectors appointed by Council s. 2.1.7, 2.1.11, 2.1.15; Schedule 'A'
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Provides for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act within the City of Oshawa, including permit fees and inspection authority for building/development permits.

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