Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Brandon, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by 2026 Annual Schedule of Fees By-law No. 7342 (Building Safety fees) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: Erection/construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration/conversion, repair, sign erection/installation, and excavation for any building or structure. Fees set in: Annual Schedule of Fees (Fee Schedule By-law). Administered by: Authority Having Jurisdiction (Building Safety Manager).
| fee basis | Construction Value Under $5,000 (Base Fee) 151.00; Construction Value $5,000 - $5,000,000 Base Fee Plus 12.30/1000; Construction Value - portion over $5,000,000 Base Fee Plus 7.8/1000. | BUILDING PERMIT |
Same consolidated fee schedule recorded again under building_permits: Building Permit fee is base fee plus $12.30/$1000 of construction value (2026 rates), plus fees for accessory buildings, decks, pools, occupancy, sign and plumbing permits.
| permit required for | Erection/construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration/conversion, repair, sign erection/installation, and excavation for any building or structure. | s. 45(a) |
| exemptions | Accessory buildings ≤10 m²; temporary tents ≤90 m²; painting/decorating, cabinetry, flooring, roof covering; decks ≤25 m² and ≤600 mm above grade; minor repairs/improvements ≤$5,000.00. | s. 6(g); s. 45(b) |
| fees location | Annual Schedule of Fees (Fee Schedule By-law) | s. 2(c) 'ANNUAL SCHEDULE OF FEES' |
| authority | Authority Having Jurisdiction (Building Safety Manager) | s. 2(c) 'AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION'; s. 25 |
City of Brandon's own by-law adopting the Manitoba Building Code; establishes administrative requirements for building/plumbing/demolition/occupancy permits, inspections, orders, and enforcement. Permit fees set via the Annual Schedule of Fees By-law.