In the City of Ottawa, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2014-220, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. Permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per square foot/metre by occupancy, or per $1,000 of estimated valuation, minimum $117.00. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
Building By-law No. 2014-220
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof.
s. 3
fee basis
Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per square foot/metre by occupancy, or per $1,000 of estimated valuation, minimum $117.00.
Schedule "A"
authority
Chief Building Official and Inspectors
s. 1
scout note
City of Ottawa Building By-law 2014-220 under the Building Code Act: classes of permits, application requirements, permit fees and refunds, inspections and notices.