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Building permits — Millet, Alberta: 2020 03 Development And Safety Codes Fee Bylaw

In the Town of Millet, Alberta, building permit rules are set by 2020 03 Development And Safety Codes Fee Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Basement Development. Exemptions: Detached retaining wall. Fines: up to a maximum of $100.00 surcharge per permit.

2020 03 Development And Safety Codes Fee Bylaw adopted bylaw

permit required for	Basement Development	Building Permit also required for Basement Development
exemptions	Detached retaining wall	Detached retaining wall, no building permit required
fee basis	Residential: $0.50 per sq. ft main level, $0.39 per sq. ft upper/lower floors; Commercial: $6.00 per $1,000 construction value up to $1,000,000, then $6,000 plus $4.50 per $1,000 over $1,000,000; minimum commercial $300.	Schedule B
fine range	up to a maximum of $100.00 surcharge per permit	doubled up to a maximum of $100.00 surcharge per permit

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Establishes fees for development permits and safety codes inspections in the Town of Millet.