Building permits — Selwyn, Ontario

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

In the Township of Selwyn, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2024-027, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, and occupancy of buildings require permits. Fees set in: Schedule A of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2016-026, as amended. Administered by: Chief Building Official.

Building By-law No. 2024-027 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, and occupancy of buildings require permits. s. 2.01
fee basis Calculated in accordance with Schedule A of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2016-026, as amended; based on building area where applicable; minimum permit fee charged for all work. s. 6.01; s. 6.02
fees location Schedule A of the Tariff of Fees By-law 2016-026, as amended s. 6.01
authority Chief Building Official s. 11.01
fine range $150.00 to $600.00 set fines; up to $5,000.00 additional fine or maximum under Provincial Offences Act. Schedule C; s. 10.06
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Township of Selwyn's own Building By-law providing for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992: permit classes, application requirements, fees and inspections. Repeals By-laws 2021-087 and 2022-015. Passed May 14, 2024, effective June 1, 2024.

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