Building Permits

Building permits are required for any:

  • construction
  • alteration
  • repair
  • demolition

Building Permits are required for, but not limited to:

  • construction of new buildings and structures
  • alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings and structures
  • installation of a manufactured home
  • installation of a wood or pellet stove
  • porches/sundecks
  • roofing

Building Permits are NOT required for:

  • clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, or hot water tanks
  • painting
  • construction of a garden shed having a ground floor area less than 10 square metres
  • replacing windows

Building Permit Fees

 Commercial, Industrial and Institutional       $6.00 per $1000 value
 Residential (includes dwellings, garages, and porches)   $6.00 per $1000 value
 Manufactured Home - Single Wide  $75.00
 Manufactured Home - Double Wide  $150.00
 Wood Burning Appliance and Chimney  $75.00
 Moving a Building   $6.00 per $1000 value
 Demolition of Buildings and Structures  $6.00 per $1000 value
 Other Inspections (including minor repairs, additions, and alterations)  $6.00 per $1000 value
 Change of Occupancy  $100 plus 0.6% of construction value
 Cancellation of Note Against Land Title  $200.00
 Minimum Permit Fee  $50.00

 

Complete rules and regulations in Bylaw 836, 2004 (PDF 287 KB)

Building Permit Application Form (PDF 64 KB)