Building permits — Nipawin, Saskatchewan

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

In the Town of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 1195/25, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Work regulated by the Act or Regulations; to excavate, construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate, demolish, relocate, or reconstruct a building. Fees set in: Building Fee Bylaw. Administered by: Building official reviews plans and inspections; Municipal Official issues permits; Local Authority enforces.

Building Bylaw No. 1195/25 adopted bylaw
permit required for Work regulated by the Act or Regulations; to excavate, construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate, demolish, relocate, or reconstruct a building. s. 5(1); s. 6(1)
exemptions Uncovered decks under 8" above grade, or <=107 sq/ft and under 24" above grade; deck surface/railing repairs without structural alterations; construction temporary buildings with Development Permit. s. 15(1)-(2); s. 18(3)
fee basis Calculated according to the Building Fee Bylaw; value of construction may be established using Schedule 1, owner's statement, contract values, or similar methods; moving/demolition based on Schedule 3. s. 6(10); s. 6(13); s. 7(1); s. 7(11)
fees location Building Fee Bylaw s. 3 (Building Fee Bylaw); s. 6(10)
authority Building official reviews plans and inspections; Municipal Official issues permits; Local Authority enforces. s. 6(3); s. 6(6); s. 11(1)
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Town of Nipawin Building Bylaw No. 1195/25 administering The Construction Codes Act and National Building Code.

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