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Building permits — Severn, Ontario: Building By-law No. 2021-91

In the Township of Severn, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2021-91, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing; occupy or use a building; change the use of a building. Permit fees: Base application fee $180.00 per permit plus area/unit fees; construction value: $180.00 first $1,000 + $12.20 each additional $1,000; hourly review rates. Fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law.

Building By-law No. 2021-91 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construct or demolish a building; construct, repair, renew or alter plumbing; occupy or use a building; change the use of a building.	s. 3.1
exemptions	Minor construction works listed in s. 10.1, including light-weight re-roofing, re-cladding, certified furnace/AC/heat-pump replacements, plumbing fixture replacement, window/door replacement, docks, retaining walls, platforms, signs.	s. 10.1
fee basis	Base application fee $180.00 per permit plus area/unit fees; construction value: $180.00 first $1,000 + $12.20 each additional $1,000; hourly review rates.	Schedule "A"
fees location	Schedule "A" of this By-law	s. 18.1
authority	Chief Building Official and appointed Building Officials/Inspectors.	s. 2.10; s. 3.1

scout note

Township of Severn's own Building By-law for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992: building permits, classes of permit, fees, inspections, construction reports and deposits. Read/passed December 15, 2021; fee schedule since updated (noted as of Jan 1, 2026).