Permit Fees (Building and Renovating)

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![Detailed blueprint of a modern building. AI generated](/sites/29/files/styles/4_1/public/2025-03/DALL-E%20detailed%20blueprint%20of%20a%20modern%20building.jpg?itok=G3TiddUz) AI # Permit Fees Fees are paid to the Municipality for Building Permits. We accept cash, cheque, credit cards, and debit cards. **Minimum Permit Fees:** * Residential = $75 * Other = $125 **Deposits for new residential and commercial building and moving of dwelling units:** * Deposit Required + Deposits are required only for new residential buildings and for moving of dwelling units. + The minimum deposit is $750 per residential dwelling (e.g., minimum deposit for a duplex is $1,500). + For each required inspection, an additional $50 will be collected from the Permit holder. + The maximum deposit new residential buildings is $3,000. + All permit types will include a $50 deposit for each required inspection. Up to a maximum of $1,000. + Deposits are returned when the final inspection is successfully passed. Inspection deposits are returned only if the required inspection has been completed. + If the final inspection is not completed within 4 years, building permit renewal fees may be deducted from the deposit. * Commercial buildings deposits + For projects less than $100,000 the deposit amount is $500. + For projects with a construction value over $100,000 the minimum deposit will be 50% of the Building Permit fee to a maximum $3,000. + For each required inspection, an additional $50 will be collected from the Permit holder. + Deposits are returned when the final inspection is successfully passed. Inspection deposits are returned only if the required inspection has been completed. If the final inspection is not completed within 4 years, building permit renewal fees may be deducted from the deposit. ## Building Permit Fees (Residential - Serviced) Examples: Houses, Cottages, Attached Garages, Factory-Built Structures and Dwellings, Multi Unit Residential Buildings up to 10 Apartments, Insulated Buildings (including additions or extensions) | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Main Floor | $0.77 per square foot | | Finished Floors above main floors | $0.67 per square foot | | Basements | $0.26 per square foot | | Plumbing | $10.25 per fixture | ## Building Permit Fees (Miscellaneous Residential) Examples: Decks, General Renovations, Plumbing Alteration | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Miscellaneous residential construction (Not described above) | $9.74 per $1,000 of construction value up to $1,000,000 $4.50 per $1,000 of construction value above $1,000,000 | | CSA certified home from one location to another | $0.35 per square foot | ## Building Permit Fees (Multi-Unit Residential) Examples: Multi Unit Residential Buildings exceeding 10 Apartments | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Miscellaneous residential construction (Not described above) | $9.74 per $1,000 of construction value up to $1,000,000 $4.50 per $1,000 of construction value above $1,000,000 | | CSA certified home from one location to another | $0.36 per square foot | ## Building Permit Fees (Residential - Non-Serviced Examples: Seasonal Cottages, Sheds, Guest Cabins, Gazebos, Garages, Storage, Saunas (Non-Insulated, including additions or extensions) | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Main Floor | $0.46 per square foot | | Floor areas above or below main floor | $0.26 per square foot | | Moving CSA certified home | $0.36 per square foot | | Moving and Building | $100 per dwelling unit plus $0.75 per square foot | ## Building Permit Fees - Other Than Residential (Farm Building of low human occupancy) | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Main Floor | $0.26 per square foot | | Floors above and below main floor | $0.16 per square foot | | Farm Buildings of low human occupancy, greenhouse - Plumbing Work | $12.30 per fixture | ## Building Permit Fees (Commercial Construction) Examples: Renovations, New Construction | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | All Other Construction | $10.25 per $1,000 of construction value up to $1,000,000 $5.00 per $1,000 of construction value above $1,000,000 | ## Permit Fees | **Type** | **Price** | | --- | --- | | Residential Permit Fee (minimum) | $76.88 | | Building Permit Renewal | $100.00 | | Other construction Permit Fee (minimum) | $128.13 | | Change of Use Permit | $128.13 per unit, no alterations and no building permit issued | | Occupancy Permit | nil per unit | | Conditional Permit | 50% surcharge of total permit fee | | Demolition Permit Fees | $0.11 per square foot | | No Permit | $200 plus 200% surcharge of permit fee | | Re-Inspection Fee (each) (Starting second re-inspection) | $76.88 each inspections | | Permit not displayed | $102.50 per occurrence | | Plans not available | $102.50 per occurrence | | Transfer of Permit | $66.63 per permit | | Wood Burning Appliance | $66.63 per appliance | | Surcharge for Construction starting prior to issuance of a permit | $200 + 200% of the total permit fee | | Approved plans not readily available | $102.50 | | Deposit | 50% of permit fee | There may be other fees owing for connections, entrances, and encroachments when you are constructing and these can be discussed with Municipal staff when you apply for a building permit. Contact the **Chief Building Official**for more information.