Cost / Fee Assessment
Building Permit Fees 
Are set to recover the cost of servicing building permits and enforcing the Building Code Act and Building Code.  Fees are collected upon submission of the permit application.  Fees outlined below are in accordance to Building By-law #2005-85 revised June 15, 2011.
 
The fee for a building permit is calculated by applying a rate to the construction area of the proposed construction with a minimum flat fee applicable.  Apart from the permit fee, additional fees and charges may apply also based on the nature of the application.

Residential
 

Charge/Fee

Amount

Single Family Dwelling

$0.93 per square foot

Addition

$0.93 per square foot

Interior Alterations

$0.45 per square foot (min. $75.00)

Accessory Structure

$0.34 per square foot (min. $75.00)

Decks

$75.00

Pools / Hot Tubs

$75.00