Building permits across Manitoba

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

73 of 137 municipalities in Manitoba have an adopted bylaw on building permits on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.

Municipality	Adopted document	Key facts	Verified
Beausejour Town	Building By-Law No. 1833-26	permit required for: construction, erection, placement, occupancy, alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, change in occupancy of buildings/structures; private pools · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; comparable replacements; agricultural fences; cabinets/shelves; equipment; detached accessory buildings <=10 m2; low decks; certain plumbing repairs; utility systems/towers/dams/equipment · permit fees: Schedule "A" fee schedule: per sq. ft. rates by building type; fixed fees; Part 3 base fee plus per sq. ft.; special/unusual structures 1% of first $1 Million and 0.6% of remaining value	2026-09-24
Brandon City	2026 Annual Schedule of Fees By-law No. 7342 (Building Safety fees) +1 more	permit fees: 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. · permit required for: Erection/construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration/conversion, repair, sign erection/installation, and excavation for any building or structure. · 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.	2026-09-24
Cartwright – Roblin Municipality Municipality	#32-2018 Building Standards	permit required for: Location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; underpinning; relocation or removal; mechanical system; plumbing system; special process. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; replacement doors/windows if opening not altered; comparable stucco/siding/shingles; open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage not greater than 18.58 square meters; minor plumbing repairs. · fees set in: Schedule A of 23 West Planning District By-law #26	2026-08-28
Churchill Town	Fees & Charges By-Law No. 815/2024 adopted 2024-02-22	—	2026-09-24
Dauphin City	Building Bylaw	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by the code is to be undertaken, including erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, demolition, or excavation. · exemptions: Painting or decorating; minor repairs not exceeding $500.00 where health and safety not involved; plumbing valve/faucet/fixture/service water heater repair/replacement, stoppage/leak repair if no piping change. · permit fees: Building permit fees based on valuation: $1.00 per $100.00 over $200.00 to $1,000.00; $10.00 first $1,000.00 plus $2.50 each additional $1,000.00 over $1,000.00.	2026-08-28
Dunnottar Village	By-Law 984-25 Building By-Law	—	2026-08-28
Flin Flon City	By-law 1/98 Building Code adopted 1998-02-03	permit required for: Location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system installation, spray paint operation, sign alteration. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decoration; replacement stucco/siding/shingles same material; replacement doors/windows if opening not altered; open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building <=10 m2; non-structural repairs < $5000. · permit fees: Building permit: $6 per $1,000 up to $500,000; $3,000 + $7 per additional $1,000 over $500,000; one/two-family dwelling $2.25/m2 finished, $1.10/m2 unfinished.	2026-08-28
Hamiota Municipality Municipality	2024-03 Building By-law	permit required for: location/placement, erection/construction, addition/extension/improvement/alteration/conversion, repair/rehabilitation/renovation, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical system, spray paint operation, sign. · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of doors/windows, stucco/siding/shingles, open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 square meters; non-structural alterations/repairs under $5,000. · fees set in: Mid-West Planning District Fee Schedule ByLaw	2026-09-24
Melita Town	Building By-Law No. 2024-006	permit required for: Building permit required for location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, permanent pools/hot tubs min 2 ft. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; comparable stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening unchanged; open landings/stairs; cabinets/shelves; detached storage ≤100 sq ft; decks <2 ft or ≤50 sq ft; non-structural work <$5,000. · fees set in: Town of Melita's Fee and Charges By-Law, as amended from time to time.	2026-09-24
Minnedosa Town	Town of Minnedosa Building By-Law No. 2475 adopted 2006-11-21	permit required for: Construction, addition, alteration, repair, underpinning, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical system, spray paint operation, or sign work requires a building permit. · exemptions: Sewage/water/electrical/telephone/rail systems, utility towers/poles, flood control/hydro dams, mechanical equipment, accessory buildings <=10 m2, farm buildings; patching, painting, same-material replacements, fences, cabinets, non-structural repairs under $5,000. · fees set in: Tanner's Crossing Planning District	2026-09-24
Morris Town	Fees & Charges By-Law No. 02/25 (2025 Schedules)	permit required for: House, attached garage/addition, basement, detached garage/accessory building, RTM/mobile home, commercial, plumbing, renovations, demolition, decks, storage, temporary buildings, signs, pools/hot tubs. · permit fees: Per square foot with minimums (e.g., $0.35/sq.ft./min $275; $0.50/sq.ft. commercial), flat rates, per unit, per inspection.	2026-09-24
Municipality of Boissevain – Morton Municipality	The Fees and Charges By-Law 2018-04 adopted 2018-04-26	permit fees: Flat fees by permit type: Town new dwellings/additions $100.00; Town commercial/industrial $200.00; Fence permits $25.00; RM new dwellings/additions $200.00; RM commercial/industrial $200.00; RM grain bins $200.00; demolition/removal and burn permits no charge; double standard fee if application after construction begun.	2026-09-24
Municipality of Brenda – Waskada Municipality	By-Law No. 08-2019 (Building Inspection By-Law) adopted 2019-08-12	permit required for: construct, erect, place, enlarge, structurally alter, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove or change occupancy of a building · exemptions: incidental alterations, repairs, replacement of materials, landscaping structures, accessory buildings smaller than 100 square feet, and agricultural storage/handling/processing structures · permit fees: based on building inspector's opinion of estimated value of work proposed; fee called for in Schedule A	2026-09-24
Municipality of Clanwilliam – Erickson Municipality	Building By-law No. 79-22 adopted 2022-06-09	permit required for: location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical system work, spray paint operations, signs · exemptions: utility towers/poles; dams; mechanical equipment; accessory buildings <=10 m2; patching, painting, decorating; fences; cabinets; non-structural repairs <$5,000; farm buildings <6458 sq. ft. (excluding dwellings/garages) need development permit · permit fees: Schedule A: $75.00 + $0.35/sq. ft. main floor; $0.35/sq. ft. each additional floor; renovations $100.00 + (0.005 x estimated value); plumbing $25.00 + $15.00/fixture + $15.00/rough-in	2026-09-24
Municipality of Emerson – Franklin Municipality	By-Law No. 04-15 (The Fee and Charges By-Law) - building permit fees +1 more adopted 2015-02-10	permit required for: House/cottage, commercial, garages/additions/structural renovations, temporary buildings, main building, detached garage, decks, accessory storage, plumbing, renovation, demolition, sign, farm, change of use, occupancy, fence, pool/hot tub. · permit fees: Per sq.ft or minimum: Main Building 1st Floor .35 per sq.ft or Min $275; Commercial .50 or Min $1,000; plus flat fees. · fines: two times the normal rate	2026-09-24
Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Municipality	By-Law No. 5/2020 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections)	permit required for: No person shall commence location, placement, erection or construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system, or sign work without a building permit. · exemptions: Accessory buildings not greater than 10 m2; farm buildings other than residences; patching, painting, decorating; fences; cabinets/shelves; non-structural repairs under $5,000; replacement doors/windows if opening not altered. · fees set in: Neepawa and Area Planning District	2026-08-28
Municipality of Lorne Municipality	Municipality of Lorne By-law 0073-22 (Building Bylaw)	permit required for: Erection/construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration/conversion, repair of buildings/structures; signs; excavation; permanent pools/hot tubs/fish ponds minimum depth 2 feet. · exemptions: Replacement stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows same size; fences; patching/painting/decorating; cabinets/shelves; sidewalks; accessory buildings/sheds under 10 square metres; non-structural repairs. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees	2026-09-24
Municipality of Louise Municipality	Building By-Law No. 2022-14 adopted 2022-09-28	permit required for: Erection/construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration, conversion, repair of buildings/structures; signs; excavation; permanent pools, hot tubs, fish ponds minimum depth 2 feet. · exemptions: Replacement stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows same opening, fences inside property line, patching/painting/decorating, cabinets/shelves, sidewalks, accessory buildings/sheds <10 m², non-structural alterations/repairs. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees	2026-09-24
Municipality of Norfolk Treherne Municipality	Building Bylaw No. 89-2022 adopted 2022-11-29	permit required for: Building Permit required for erection/construction, addition/extension/improvement/alteration/conversion, repair, sign installation, excavation, and permanent pools/hot tubs/fish ponds min. depth 2 feet. · exemptions: Accessory buildings/sheds <10 m²; farm buildings (not residence/garage/carport); utility/communication towers, flood/hydro dams, street systems, mechanical equipment not regulated; replacement stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows same size, fences, painting, cabinets, sidewalks, non-structural repairs. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees	2026-09-24
Municipality of Pembina Municipality	Municipality of Pembina Minimum Standards Building By-law No. 06-2024 adopted 2024-08-08	permit required for: Building permit required for location, placement, erection, construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration, conversion, underpinning, relocation, removal, mechanical system, special process, plumbing system. · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows, open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; fences; detached accessory storage buildings ≤11.15 m²; farm buildings; minor plumbing repairs · permit fees: valuation on cost of work	2026-09-24
Municipality of Roblin Municipality	By-law No. 10-19 - To Establish Fees for Development Permits, Building Permits, Plumbing Permits and Occupancy Permits adopted 2019-11-12	permit required for: buildings regulated by Part 9 of The Manitoba Building Code and The Manitoba Buildings and Mobile Homes Act, including new builds and additions · permit fees: Building permits: first $1,000.00 of value $20.00, each additional $1,000.00 $6.00; commercial: 1% of first $500,000 and .6% over $500,000, minimum $100.00. · fines: $250 for a first offence and up to a maximum of a double permit fee for repeat offenders; permit fees double the normal rate; up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per day.	2026-09-24
Municipality of Swan Valley West Municipality	By-Law No. 2385/04 - To Administer and Enforce the Manitoba Building and Plumbing Codes Including The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act (Rural Municipality of Swan River) adopted 2004-10-26	—	2026-09-24
Neepawa Town	Town of Neepawa Building By-Law No. 2910 adopted 1998-03-10	permit required for: Location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical systems, spray paint operations, signs. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; same-material stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening unchanged; open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage ≤10 m²; non-structural repairs under $5,000. · fees set in: Schedule "A"	2026-09-24
Niverville Town	Bylaw No. 870-24 Building Bylaw adopted 2024-12-17	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work that is regulated by the Code is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles with same material; doors/windows if opening not altered; fences; cabinets/shelves/flooring; detached accessory no greater than 108 square feet; concrete pad not foundation/floor. · permit fees: Foundation permits: 20 percent of total building permit fee, plus basic administration fee.	2026-08-28
Pinawa Local Government District	LGD of Pinawa Building By-law No. 562-04 adopted 2004-12-14	permit required for: Location, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation/removal, excavation, mechanical systems, spray paint operations, signs. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; same-material replacements; doors/windows if opening unchanged; fences; cabinets/shelves; non-structural repairs under $5,000; accessory buildings not greater than 10 m2. · permit fees: Flat rates where listed; otherwise based on valuation of cost of work, minimum $70.00; $6.00 per additional $1,000 or part thereof.	2026-09-24
Portage la Prairie City	City of Portage la Prairie Building By-law 21-8729	permit required for: Location, placement, erection, construction/reconstruction, relocation/removal, addition, extension, improvement, alteration/conversion, repair, rehabilitation/renovation, underpinning, excavation, mechanical systems, unfinished basements, cement slab foundations, swimming pools/hot tubs, signs. · exemptions: Building permit not required for replacements (stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows same size, landings/stairs <3.34 m²), fences, patching/painting, cabinets, sidewalks, detached accessory buildings ≤10 m², flooring, wall covering, eaves troughs, non-structural repairs. · fees set in: Planning District Fee Schedule	2026-09-24
Prairie View Municipality Municipality	Prairie View Municipality By-law No. 2016-03 (Building By-law) adopted 2016-03-22	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; underpinning; relocation or removal; excavation; mechanical system; spray paint; sign · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows if opening not altered; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building <=10 m2; non-structural repairs <$5,000 · fees set in: applicable Fees By-law of the Mid-West Planning District	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Alonsa Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 1491 adopted 2014-01-15	permit required for: design, construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of open landings/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 meters; non-structural repairs under $5,000. · permit fees: Minimum $100.00; residential $100.00 up to $50,000 value, $150.00 for $50,000 and over; penalty double if no permit.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Argyle Rural Municipality	Rural Municipality of Argyle Building By-law No. 4-2018 adopted 2018-07-10	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction of any building or structure; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; underpinning; relocation or removal; mechanical system; special process; plumbing system · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco, siding, shingles, doors/windows if opening not altered; open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building <=18.58 m2; minor plumbing repairs · fees set in: Schedule A of 23 West Planning District By-law #26	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Cartier Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 1621-11 +1 more adopted 2011-11-28	permit required for: Construct, erect, place, enlarge, structurally alter, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove or change occupancy of a building. · exemptions: Utility shed up to 120 square feet in area and 8 feet in height (application still required). · permit fees: Based on building inspector's opinion of estimated value of work proposed; adjusted/refund if actual lower.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Dauphin Rural Municipality	Minimum Standards Building By-Law No. 3039 +1 more adopted 2022-08-23	permit fees: Part 9: 1.25% on first $100.000 of value, 0.75% on remainder; Part 3/9 commercial: $36.00/sqft, 1.0% on first 1.000,000, 0.6% on remainder, $200 minimum; other permits have flat fees. · fines: Emergency line fine: $100.00 (1st), $250.00 (2nd), $200.00 (3rd+); missed inspection: $100.00 + re-inspection fees; permit after work: double fees, $200.00 minimum. · permit required for: Building permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion, underpinning, relocation or removal, mechanical system, special process, plumbing connection, excavation.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of De Salaberry Rural Municipality	Building Bylaw 2372-18 +1 more adopted 2018-09-25	permit required for: erection, construction, reconstruction, placement, removal, relocation, addition, extension, alteration, conversion, renovation, repair, excavation, underpinning, installation or renewal to any building or structure; cement slab foundations regardless of size · exemptions: Replacement of stucco, siding, shingles, doors/windows (same opening), fences, painting, cabinets, sidewalks, accessory buildings/sheds less than 10 square metres, flooring, non-load-bearing internal walls · fees set in: Schedule of Fees Bylaw	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of East St. Paul Rural Municipality	Building By-law 2025-07 adopted 2025-05-27	permit required for: Work regulated by this By-law, the Code and the Zoning By-Law, including construction, alteration, repair, relocation, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, and drainage. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; replacement of same stucco/siding/roofing/floor coverings; fences; cabinets; detached accessory buildings not greater than 120 square feet (11.15 m2); temporary tents less than 901 square feet; certain single-family/duplex/triplex work. · fees set in: approved Fee By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Grahamdale Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 887/98 adopted 1998-02-12	—	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Grey Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 08-2017 adopted 2017-08-16	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; underpinning; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; relocation/removal; mechanical system; excavation; spray paint; signs. · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of doors/windows, stucco/siding/shingles, open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; fences; detached accessory storage not greater than 120 sq ft and less than 12 ft; non-structural repairs <$5,000. · permit fees: Building permit: $10 per $1,000 value up to $500,000; over $500,000, $3,000 first $500,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; plan review $1 per $1,000.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Hanover Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 2379-15 (As Amended) adopted 2015-11-04	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system installation · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; same-material stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening not altered; open landings/stairs/decks; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage building <=120 sq ft; non-structural repairs <$5,000 · fees set in: fees by-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Headingley Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 6-2026 (The Development Fees By-Law), Schedule A s.9 Building Permits +1 more adopted 2026-05-12	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this by-law, the Code and the Zoning By-law is to be undertaken. · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening not altered; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 m2; non-structural repairs less than $5,000. · fees set in: R.M. fee schedule / R.M.'s Fee By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of La Broquerie Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 08-2021 adopted 2021-09-22	permit required for: Location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; underpinning; relocation or removal; excavation; mechanical system; spray paint; sign. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; replacement doors/windows if opening not altered; fences within property line; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building not greater than 13.94 square metres (150 square feet); non-structural alterations/repairs. · fees set in: most current Municipal Fees and Charges By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 09-24 +1 more adopted 2024-11-05	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; relocation or removal; underpinning; excavation; mechanical system; sign · exemptions: patching, painting/decorating; replacement stucco/siding/shingles same material; replacement doors/windows if opening not altered; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 square meters; non-structural repairs under $10,000 · permit fees: valuation of the cost of work	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Macdonald Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 21/24 +1 more adopted 2025-05-13	permit required for: construction, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, swimming pools, solar panels, wood burning appliances · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating, general maintenance; same-material stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows if opening unchanged, landings/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; accessory storage buildings <=10 m2; non-structural repairs under $25,000; concrete pads · fees set in: fees and charges by-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Montcalm Rural Municipality	Fees By-Law No. 869.25 — Schedule C, Building Inspection Permits and Other Miscellaneous Fees +1 more adopted 2025-05-14	permit required for: No person shall commence location, placement, erection or construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, excavation, mechanical system, spray paint operation, or sign work unless a building permit has first been obtained. · exemptions: replacement of stucco/siding/shingles, patching/painting/decorating, replacement doors/windows, open landing/stairs, detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 square meters, cabinets/shelves, non-structural repairs under $10,000 · administered by: The Authority: Rural Municipality of Montcalm or appointed building inspector/authority	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Morris Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 1775/2023 — Fines, Penalties, Fees & Charges (Schedule D, Planning & Zoning / Building Inspection) adopted 2023-04-12	permit required for: Building Permit (residential and commercial); plumbing permit; demolition; outdoor inground pool; agricultural buildings; mobile homes; solid fuel appliances; occupancy permit. · exemptions: Other Signs Permit not required; Under $5000 Value No Permit unless Structural. · permit fees: $4.724 per $1,000 of construction cost, $125 minimum; commercial $7.227 per $1,000 over $10,000.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Mossey River Rural Municipality	By-law No. 2-2022, Minimum Standards Building By-law (cited as the Mossey River Municipality Building By-law) adopted 2022-03-21	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; underpinning; relocation or removal; mechanical system; special process; plumbing connection; excavation · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening not altered; open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building not greater than 13.9 m2; non-structural work less than $15,000 · permit fees: Part 9 one/two family: 1.25% first $100,000, 0.75% remainder; values by sqft rates (e.g. main floor $45.00/sqft); Part 3/Part 9 commercial: 1.0% on first 1,000,000, 0.6% remainder, $200 minimum	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Mountain Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 13/19 adopted 2019-10-09	permit required for: location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, moving, removal, excavation, mechanical system, spray paint operation, sign · exemptions: accessory buildings not greater than 10 square meters subject to concurrence; patching, painting, decorating; replacement stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows; open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; non-structural repairs < $5,000 · permit fees: Fees as set out in Schedule "A" (e.g., $75.00 plus $.25 per ft2 for single family dwelling); doubled if permit not obtained before work; authority may place valuation for fees	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Oakview Rural Municipality	By-Law 2016-2, Building By-law adopted 2017-03-28	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; underpinning; relocation or removal; excavation; mechanical system; sign · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; stucco/siding/shingles same material; doors/windows if opening not altered; open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; non-structural repairs under $5,000; detached accessory storage ≤10 m² · permit fees: Valuation on cost of work for determining permit fees.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Piney Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 157/2025 (amending By-Law No. 143/2022 'Fees and Charges By-law', replacing Schedule A) adopted 2025-02-25	—	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Pipestone Rural Municipality	Building By-law No. 2008/06 +1 more adopted 2008-05-08	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, addition, alteration, conversion, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system, sign · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement doors/windows, stucco/siding/shingles, open landing/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building <=10 m2; non-structural repairs under $5,000 · permit fees: valuation on the cost of the work	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Reynolds Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 14/2020 (Building By-law — Regulation of Construction)	permit required for: Construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, and fences require a development/building permit. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating, same-material replacements, non-structural repairs under $5,000, detached accessory storage buildings not greater than 10 m2. · permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule A by class of permit, using per-square-foot rates or flat rates (e.g., $0.40 per sq. foot for new single family dwellings; $150.00 flat rate for mobile homes).	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Ritchot Rural Municipality	By-law No. 14-2024 (Building By-law) +1 more adopted 2024-12-18	permit required for: Location, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, pools, solar panels, wood appliances, change of use/occupancy. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; same-material replacements; doors/windows or landings/stairs if opening unchanged; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage buildings ≤11 m²; non-structural repairs under $5,000; farm buildings under 600 m² (not residences/garages/carports). · permit fees: Based on valuation of proposed work	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Rockwood Rural Municipality	R.M. of Rockwood Building By-Law No. 06/23	permit required for: construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings, and alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings and structures · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco, siding, shingles, floor coverings, doors/windows, stairs; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage building <=11.15 m2 and <=1.39 m high; decks · fees set in: SIPD's Fee Structure By-Law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Roland Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 8-2008 (Building Regulations — to Regulate Buildings) adopted 2008-05-13	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, excavation, mechanical systems, spray paint operations, signs · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows, open landing/stairs; cabinets/shelves; non-structural alterations/repairs under $5,000 · permit fees: Residential: $3.00 per $1,000.00 of value (Minimum $25.00); Commercial: $6.00 per $1,000.00 of value (Minimum $60.00); plus flat fees.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Rosser Rural Municipality	R.M. of Rosser Building By-law No. 15-23 adopted 2023-05-23	permit required for: Building permit required for construction, erection, placement, occupancy of new buildings; demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy, change in occupancy of existing buildings/structures. · exemptions: Building permit not required for patching/painting/decorating, comparable replacements, insulating existing garage, replacement doors/windows/stairs, fences, cabinets, detached accessory storage <=11.15 m2 and <=1.39 m, low decks; also certain utility systems. · fees set in: SIPD's Fee Structure By-Law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Springfield Rural Municipality	Springfield Building By-law No. 24-05 +1 more adopted 2024-03-19	permit required for: Building permit required for location, placement, erection, construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration, conversion, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, relocation, removal, underpinning, excavation, mechanical system work, spray paint operations, signs. · exemptions: Building permit not required for patching, painting, decoration; same-material stucco/siding/shingles; non-bedroom doors/windows if opening unchanged; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage building ≤9.29 m². · fees set in: most current Municipal Fee By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of St. Andrews Rural Municipality	RM of St. Andrews Building By-law 4417 adopted 2025-05-13	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this By-law, the Code and the Zoning By-Law is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; same-material stucco/siding/roofing/floor replacement; fences; cabinets/shelves; detached accessory buildings <=120 sq ft; temporary tents <901 sq ft; certain single-family/duplex/triplex work. · fees set in: approved Fee By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of St. Clements Rural Municipality	R.M. of St. Clements Building By-Law #2022 adopted 1977-10-31	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by the code is to be undertaken, including erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, demolition, excavation, and mechanical system work. · exemptions: Accessory building not greater than 108 sq. ft. (10m2) if no hazard; painting/decorating; minor repairs not exceeding $500; certain plumbing repairs if no piping change; construction temporary buildings. · permit fees: Based on valuation of the work.	2026-09-27
Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier Rural Municipality	Building By-law No. 1-2019 +1 more adopted 2019-03-19	permit required for: construct, erect, place, enlarge, structurally alter, renovate, demolish, relocate, remove or change the occupancy of a Building · exemptions: utility shed up to 120 square feet in area and 8 feet in height (application still required) · permit fees: Based on estimated value of proposed work; Schedule A rates include residential 0.80% up to $100,000 and 0.55% over, minimum $100	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne Rural Municipality	Building By-law No. 09-2017 (Revised August 2023) adopted 2018-01-10	permit required for: Excavation, construction, erection, alteration, reconstruction, removal, relocation, addition or installation to any building or structure, and relocation of any building or structure. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; replacement of doors/windows, stucco/siding/shingles, open landing/stairs; fences; detached accessory storage building not greater than 200 sq. ft.; cabinets/shelves; non-structural alterations or repairs less than $5,000.00. · permit fees: Building and plumbing permit fees as per attached Schedule 'A'; Schedule 'A' sets $/sq ft rates and flat fees, with plumbing permit minimum $35 and maximum $75 flat fee.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Stuartburn Rural Municipality	Fee and Charges By-law No. 209-2026 adopted 2026-02-03	permit required for: Buildings (incl. attached garages, mobile homes, RTM's, seasonal dwellings, covered decks, porches, etc.) · permit fees: Building permits: $0.50/sq.ft; minimum fee $300.00; x2 if no permit obtained prior to building.	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Taché Rural Municipality	Building By-law No. 04-2019 +1 more adopted 2019-11-19	permit required for: Construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system installation, and spray paint operations require a building permit. · exemptions: Accessory building not greater than 108 sq ft; farm building less than 600 m2; patching, painting, same-material replacements, fences, cabinets, non-structural work <$10,000, concrete pads. · fees set in: Municipal Fees and Charges By-law	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Rural Municipality	By-Law No. 1627 (Building By-law) adopted 2021-11-16	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by the code is to be undertaken. · exemptions: A permit is not required when a valve, faucet, fixture or service water heater is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired · permit fees: $0.70 per square foot of construction	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Wallace – Woodworth Rural Municipality	Building By-law (R.M. of Woodworth, By-law No. 2/2004)	permit required for: Construction, erection, placement, addition, extension, alteration, conversion, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, underpinning, excavation, mechanical systems, spray paint operations, signs. · exemptions: Sewage/water/electrical/telephone/rail systems; utility towers/poles; flood control/hydro dams; mechanical equipment; accessory buildings <=10 m2; farm buildings (not residence/garage/carport); patching, painting, decorating; fences; cabinets; non-structural repairs < $5,000. · fees set in: Board of the Mid-West Planning District under The Planning Act	2026-09-24
Rural Municipality of Whitemouth Rural Municipality	Building By-Law No. 767/24	permit required for: All construction, new construction and additions, renovations, swimming pools, patio decks, demolition, plumbing, and signage. · exemptions: Buildings less than 150 sq ft and do not create a hazard no permit required · permit fees: Minimum fee, flat rate, or per sq. foot; e.g. new construction $0.49 per sq. foot, minimum $75.00.	2026-08-28
Rural Municipality of Woodlands Rural Municipality	Building By-law No. 2750/22 +1 more adopted 2022-04-12	—	2026-09-24
Selkirk City	Building By-law No. 4722	permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this by-law, the Code and the Zoning by-law is to be undertaken. · exemptions: painting or decoration; minor repairs; accessory storage building not greater than 11.148 square metres; fences conforming to Zoning by-law. · permit fees: Required fee specified in attached fee schedule; authority may place valuation on cost of work to determine applicable permit fees.	2026-08-28
St-Pierre-Jolys Village	Building By-law 2017-06 adopted 2017-08-02	permit required for: Location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, and plumbing connections. · exemptions: Patching, painting, decorating; same-material stucco/siding/shingles; doors/windows if opening unaltered; open landing/stairs; fences (development permit required); cabinets/shelves; detached accessory storage buildings not greater than 10 square meters; driveway surfacing. · permit fees: Valuation of proposed work; authority may place valuation on cost of work for determining permit fees.	2026-09-24
Ste. Anne Town	Building By-Law No. 9-1994 adopted 1995-04-24	permit required for: No person shall commence location, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system, spray paint operation, or sign work without a building permit. · exemptions: patching, painting or decorating; replacement of stucco, siding or shingles; replacement of doors or windows; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 m2; non-structural repairs under $1,000. · permit fees: Based on valuation of proposed work; fee specified in Village's Fee By-law.	2026-09-24
Steinbach City	Building By-Law No. 2105 adopted 2018-07-03	permit required for: Work regulated by the Code; erection, construction, addition, extension, improvement, alteration, conversion, repair, relocation, removal, demolition, or excavation of any building or structure. · exemptions: A permit is not required when a valve, faucet, fixture or service water heater is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired if no change to piping. · permit fees: Valuation of cost of work; double the normal rate if permit not applied for before work.	2026-08-28
Stonewall Town	Building By-Law No. 05-23 adopted 2023-05-17	permit required for: construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings; alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings and structures · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles, floor coverings, doors/windows, stairs; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage building <=11.15 m2 and <=1.39 m high; low decks · fees set in: SIPD's Fee Structure By-Law	2026-09-24
Swan River Town	Building By-Law No. 12/2024 adopted 2024-07-02	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction of any building, structure or portion; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation or renovation; underpinning; moving; removal; excavation; mechanical system installation; sign alteration · exemptions: Accessory buildings not greater than 10 square meters; patching, painting or decorating; replacement of shingles; non-structural alterations or repairs under $20,000; fabric buildings smaller than 25 square meters. · fees set in: current Town of Swan River Fee Schedule	2026-09-24
Thompson City	Building By-law No. 1644-98 (as amended)	permit required for: location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; underpinning; relocation or removal; excavation; mechanical system; spray paint operation; sign · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco, siding, shingles, doors or windows if opening not altered; fences; detached accessory storage building not greater than 10 square meters; non-structural repairs under $10,000 · fees set in: City of Thompson Inspections and Enforcement Services Fee and Fine Schedule	2026-09-24
Winkler City	Building By-Law No. 2332-24	permit required for: construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings, and alteration, repair, renovation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change in occupancy of existing buildings and structures · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; replacement of stucco/siding/shingles, floor coverings, doors/windows; fences; cabinets; equipment no impact; detached accessory building <=10 m2; low decks; minor plumbing repairs · fees set in: MSTW's Permit Fee Schedule By-Law; Municipality's By-Laws and MSTW Fee By-Law	2026-09-24
Winnipeg City	Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No. 66/2016 +1 more adopted 2016-05-18	permit required for: location, placement, erection, construction, addition, alteration, repair, renovation, underpinning, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical system, sign, antenna, drainage, envelope, finishing, new bedroom, pool · exemptions: patching, painting, decorating; fences; cabinets; detached accessory storage buildings not greater than 10 m²; temporary tents less than 901 square feet · fees set in: Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law	2026-09-24
Winnipeg Beach Town	Building By-Law #5/2016 adopted 2016-04-20	permit required for: Location, placement, erection or construction; addition, extension, improvement, alteration or conversion; repair, rehabilitation, renovation; underpinning; relocation/removal; replacement of bedroom windows; new mechanical system; new sign; spray paint operation. · exemptions: Non-structural renovations/repairs; fences; detached accessory buildings not greater than 120 ft²; open decks/landings/stairs/patios not greater than 50 ft² and/or not more than 8 inches above grade. · fees set in: Eastern Interlake Planning District's fee schedules	2026-09-24

Nothing on file for building permits

Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.

Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (2) — Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, Snow Lake.

No bylaws published online (5, verified negatives) — Grand Rapids, Leaf Rapids, Lynn Lake, Municipality of Ethelbert, Mystery Lake.

Unconfirmed (1, leads but nothing verified) — Rural Municipality of Kelsey.

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