Building permits — Richmond Hill, Ontario

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

In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law 19-24, as amended (Building By-Law) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction or demolition of a building or part thereof. Permit fees: Product of fee multiplier for class of construction and floor area; certain classes flat rate. Fees set in: Schedule A of this By-Law.

By-Law 19-24, as amended (Building By-Law) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction or demolition of a building or part thereof. Construction or demolition of a building or part thereof
fee basis Product of fee multiplier for class of construction and floor area; certain classes flat rate. Schedule "A", s. 1(a)
fees location Schedule A of this By-Law s. 2.1
authority Chief Building Official and Inspectors s. 1.1 (Chief Building Official, Inspector)
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City's Building Code Act, 1992 by-law: appoints CBO/Inspectors, delegates permit powers, classes of permit set out in Schedule A, conditional permits, fees payable under Schedule A (adjusted annually Jan 1). Consolidated as of June 13, 2025.

By-law 19-24, Schedule A - Classes of Permits and Permit Fees (2026 Fees) adopted bylaw
permit required for New buildings, additions; alterations/change of use; demolition; mechanical work; sewage systems; plumbing. TABLE 3.1 CONSTRUCTION; TABLE 3.2 ALTERATIONS / CHANGE OF USE; TABLE 3.3 DEMOLITION; TABLE 3.4 MECHANICAL WORK; TABLE 3.6 SEWAGE SYSTEMS; TABLE 3.7 PLUMBING
fee basis $/m2 of floor area or as otherwise specified; 2026 Fees effective Jan. 1, 2026. Permit Fee Multiplier ($/m2 of floor area or as otherwise specified)
fees location Tariff of Fees By-law; Site Alteration By-law; Sign By-law TABLE 3.5, TABLE 3.8
authority Chief Building Official sole discretion of the Chief Building Official
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Schedule A to Building By-law 19-24: 2026 permit fee multipliers ($/m2) by occupancy group and class, flat fees for garages/decks/spatial-separation agreements, minimum permit fees, remediation and emergency-measures fees, hourly rate.

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