Building permits — Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 21/24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: construction, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, swimming pools, solar panels, wood burning appliances. Fees set in: fees and charges by-law. Administered by: Authority Having Jurisdiction (Rural Municipality of Macdonald; building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed).
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
s. 4.2.1.2
fees location
fees and charges by-law
s. 4.1.1(c)
authority
Authority Having Jurisdiction (Rural Municipality of Macdonald; building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed)
s. 2.2.3
fine range
fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both
s. 7.2
scout note
RM of Macdonald's Building By-Law adopting the Manitoba Building Code under The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act; regulates building construction, permits, inspections and enforcement across the municipality. Passed third reading 2025-05-13.
By-Law No. 6/26 — Fees & Charges
adopted bylaw
exemptions
Permits not required for non-structural renovations, alterations, or repairs where value is less than $25,000.00; excludes basement development or new/relocation of plumbing fixtures.
Permits not required for non-structural renovations, alterations, or repairs
fee basis
Residential per sq. ft. $0.50; commercial/industrial 0.75% up to $100,000 then 0.35%; Part 3 1.0% first $1M then 0.6%; farm over 600 sq. m. 0.25%; minimum fees $100/$500.
Schedule "C", ss. 1-3
fine range
1.25% per month outstanding
Schedule "B", s. 5
scout note
Same fees by-law recorded again under building_permits: sets residential building permit fees, building permit review deductions, and minimum permit fee tied to construction value.