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

Building permits — Rural Municipality of Whitemouth, Manitoba: Building By-Law No. 767/24

In the Rural Municipality of Whitemouth, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 767/24, verified 2026-08-28. 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.

Building By-Law No. 767/24 adopted bylaw

permit required for	All construction, new construction and additions, renovations, swimming pools, patio decks, demolition, plumbing, and signage.	Schedule "A"
exemptions	Buildings less than 150 sq ft and do not create a hazard no permit required	Schedule "A" d)
fee basis	Minimum fee, flat rate, or per sq. foot; e.g. new construction $0.49 per sq. foot, minimum $75.00.	Schedule "A"
authority	Building Inspector / Authority Having Jurisdiction	Schedule "C"; s. 5.3
fine range	Two (2) times permit fees; up to four (4) times permit fees; $70.00 per missed/additional inspection; $120.00 per after-hours site visit.	Schedule "A" Fines and Penalties

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Adopted RM of Whitemouth Building By-Law 767/24 governing building, plumbing, occupancy and demolition permits, inspections, and construction standards.