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

Building permits — Owen Sound, Ontario: Building By-law No. 2023-091

In the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2023-091, verified 2026-08-29. Fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors. Fines: Required permit fee + (Required fee x 100% to a maximum of $5,000).

Building By-law No. 2023-091 adopted bylaw

permit required for	All construction, demolition, or material alteration to a building within the City; building permit authorizes all types of construction governed by the Building Code.	s. 3; s. 21
fees location	Fees and Charges By-Law	s. 9
authority	Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors	s. 9; s. 55
fine range	Required permit fee + (Required fee x 100% to a maximum of $5,000)	s. 19

scout note

Governs building permit requirements, fees and administration under the Ontario Building Code for construction within the City.