Building Permit Fees
Fees for building permits vary depending on the type of work being done. Development charges and/or security deposits could apply to certain projects. Security deposits are applicable to projects such as moving/over-sized loads, in-ground and on-ground pool fence permits, conditional and demolition permits. Please contact the Building Department for more information on fees applicable to your project. We accept only cash, cheques and debit/interac.
To view the muncipal code that references building, permits and inspections click on the link provided - Development, Chapter 0252.
* denotes: $1,000.00 per thousand dollars of construction value.
Residential
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Description |
2018 Fees |
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Construct a building as defined by subsection 1 (1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 (which includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage work) |
$0.56/sp.ft. of gross floor area Minimum $150.00 |
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Sheds, decks, porches and accessory structures at 108 sq.ft. or less |
$65.00 |
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Sheds, decks and porches and accessory structures greater than 108 sq.ft. |
$100.00 |
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Garages and carports, plus $150 security deposit |
$200.00 |
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Interior and/or exterior renovations (which includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage work) and change of use permits |
$8.00/$1,000.00* Minimum $80.00 |
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Swimming Pool Fence Permit, plus $150 security deposit for in-ground and on-ground pools (Property Maintenance Bylaw Chapter 0722) |
$65.00 |
Assembly / Commercial / Institutional
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Description |
2018 Fees |
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Construct a building as defined by subsection l (l) of the Building Code Act, 1992 (that includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage work) and conditional permits |
$1.17/sq.ft. of gross floor area Minimum $250.00 |
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Shell permits (conditional or non-conditional) |
$0.83 sq.ft. of gross floor area |
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Interior/exterior renovations (which includes H.V.A.C work, plumbing work, drainage work) and change of use permit |
$11.00/$1,000.00* Minimum $115.00 |
Industrial
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Description |
2018 Fees |
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Construct a building as defined by subsection 1(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 (which includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work, drainage work) and conditional permits |
$0.37/sq.ft. of gross floor area up to and including 50,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area $0.19/sq.ft. of gross floor area over 50,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area Minimum $250.00 |
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Interior/exterior renovations (which includes H.V.A.C. work, plumbing work and drainage work) and change of use permit |
$11.00/$1,000.00* Minimum $115.00 |
Stand Alone and Miscellaneous Work
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Description |
2018 Fees |
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Demolition permit - Residential, plus $1,000 security deposit Demolition permit - Non-residential, plus $1,000 security deposit |
$150.00 $500.00 |
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Partial occupancy permit for a building prior to its completion |
$80.00 |
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Parking lots constructed permit, not forming part of a development for which a building permit has been issued |
$80.00 |
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Foundation permit |
$0.08/sq.ft. |
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Tents and temporary building permits |
$100.00/tent |
| Balcony repairs or guard replacement permits | $13.20/$1,000.00* |
| Commercial kitchen exhaust, spray booth, dust collector, etc. (applies to installations on existing buildings) | $200.00 |
| Stand-along work: H.V.A.C., plumbing, sprinklers, asbestos removal, rack storage systems | $5.00/$1,000.00* |
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Site Services: Residential units Multi-residential, Industrial, Commercial & Institutional |
$75.00 $5.00/$1,000.00* Minimum $150.00 |
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Solar Panels: Single detached dwellings/semi-detached dwellings Industrial, Commercial & Institutional |
$100.00 $9.00/$1,000.00* |
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Portables Port-a-Pak |
$75.00 ea. $300.00 |
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Re-inspections fee |
$100.00 |
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Sign permits, (Property Maintenace Bylaw Chapter 0754) |
$50.00/sign |
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Moving Permit |
$50.00 |
Administration Fees
| Description | 2018 Fees |
| Conditional permits | $200.00 |
| Additional plan review fee (after all reviews have been completed prior to issuance or after the permit has been issued) |
$50.00/hour Minimum $150.00 |
| Construction without a permit | $200.00 |
Deposits
| Deposits | 2018 Fees |
| General damage deposit | $25.00/metre of frontage |
| Garage/Carports damage deposit | $150.00 |
| Pool fence enclosure damage deposit | $150.00 |
| Demolition permit security | $1,000.00 |
| Moving permit security | $250.00 - $500.00 |
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