Building permits — Steinbach, Manitoba

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

In the City of Steinbach, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 2105, verified 2026-08-28. Permit fees: Valuation of cost of work; double the normal rate if permit not applied for before work. Fees set in: other relevant by-laws, resolutions, or fee schedules of the City. Administered by: Authority Having Jurisdiction (City of Steinbach and its designated agents).

Building By-Law No. 2105 adopted bylaw
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. s. 10.1; s. 10.2
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. s. 10.5
fee basis Valuation of cost of work; double the normal rate if permit not applied for before work. s. 7.1; s. 11.29
fees location other relevant by-laws, resolutions, or fee schedules of the City s. 11.27
authority Authority Having Jurisdiction (City of Steinbach and its designated agents) s. 1 (Authority Having Jurisdiction); s. 5.1
fine range not exceeding $1,000.00 for an individual or $5,000.00 for a corporation s. 14.1
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Adopts the Manitoba Building Code citywide and establishes administrative requirements/procedures for permits and enforcement of construction standards.

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