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

Building permits — Melville, Saskatchewan: Building Bylaw - No. 05 2021

In the City of Melville, Saskatchewan, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw - No. 05 2021, verified 2026-09-27. Exemptions: Repair or alteration not creating a hazard; one single storey accessory building not more than 10m? in building area, if no hazard. Permit fees: Residential: $200 minimum, $4.04 per $1,000 construction; Commercial: $200 minimum, $4.62 per $1,000 construction; demolition $125 per inspection. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw - No. 05 2021 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove, use or occupy any building; install/remove underground storage tank; relocate/remove building from site.	s. 5.1; s. 5.2
exemptions	Repair or alteration not creating a hazard; one single storey accessory building not more than 10m? in building area, if no hazard.	s. 5.4.1, 5.4.2
fee basis	Residential: $200 minimum, $4.04 per $1,000 construction; Commercial: $200 minimum, $4.62 per $1,000 construction; demolition $125 per inspection.	Schedule "A"
authority	Building Official	s. 2(d)

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Requires a building permit before construction, alteration, demolition or moving of any building in Melville; sets permit fees, inspection requirements and enforcement for non-compliant construction.