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This document is an office consolidation of by-law amendments which has
been prepared for the convenience of the user. The City of Winnipeg
expressly disclaims any responsibility for errors or omissions.
CONSOLIDATION UPDATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2022
THE CITY OF WINNIPEG
BY-LAW NO. 66/2016
A By-law of THE CITY OF WINNIPEG to impose
planning, development and building fees.
THE CITY OF WINNIPEG, in Council assembled, enacts as follows:
PART 1
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
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Short title
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This By-law may be cited as the "Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law".
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Definitions
2(1) In this By-law,
"Air space plan" means a plan that delineates property boundaries in a
threedimensional space;
"Apartment building", repealed 131/2016
"Basement" has the same meaning as it has in the Manitoba Building Code;
"Building permit" means a permit issued pursuant to section 14 of the
Winnipeg Buildings By-law;
"Commercial" means, in relation to buildings, all buildings except single-family
dwellings and two-family dwellings, and their accessory buildings;
"Consent" means the consent of the City of Winnipeg to the conveyance of title
without the registration at the Land Titles Office of a new plan or for the
registration at the Land Titles Office of a lease that exceeds 21 years in length;
"Declared value" means the total monetary worth of construction work
calculated in compliance with subsection 14.2.3 of The Winnipeg Building By-law;
"Demolition permit" means a permit issued pursuant to section 14 of the
Winnipeg Building By-law in regards to the demolition of any building, structure,
or portion thereof;
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"Density variance"
repealed 131/2016
"Designated employee" means the Director of Planning, Property and
Development for the City of Winnipeg and any employee of the City to whom the
Director has delegated a duty or authority under this By-law;
"Development agreement" means an agreement required as a condition of
approval for a development application that addresses the installation of
municipal services within new streets and lanes;
"Development permit" means a permit authorizing a development that could
be issued under either the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law or the Winnipeg
Zoning Bylaw;
"Director" means the Director of Planning, Property and Development for the
City of Winnipeg;
"electrical equipment" includes any equipment, device, apparatus, fixture, or
system that is connected to an electrical source but does not include local
switches on lighting circuits, receptacles, light fixtures and similar equipment, low
voltage remote control relays, fire alarm bells, detectors and/or similar devices.
"Finished" in reference to a building in this Part, means that construction and
installation of life safety, fire safety and health systems and equipment have
taken or will take place to a point that would allow an occupancy permit to be
issued;
"Habitable floor space" means all finished and unfinished spaces within a
singlefamily dwelling or two-family dwelling other than crawl spaces or attic
spaces; "Housing" means a single-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling and
its accessory structures;
"hp" means Horsepower;
"kW" means kiloWatts;
"kVA" means kiloVolt-Amps;
"kVAR" means kiloVars;
"Manitoba Building Code" means the building code adopted by the Lieutenant
Governor in Council pursuant to The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act and
adopted by the Winnipeg Building By-law;
"Manitoba Plumbing Code" means the plumbing code adopted by Lieutenant
Governor in Council by regulation pursuant to The Buildings and Mobile Homes
Act and adopted by the Winnipeg Building By-law;
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"Multiple-family dwelling" has the same meaning as in the City of Winnipeg
Zoning By-law and the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law but, for the purposes
of Parts 12 to
24, means a building that
(a)
is three or fewer storeys in height; and
(b)
contains three or more separate dwelling units sharing one or more
exits or entrances;
"Mylar" means a plan of subdivision or plan of survey in a form that can be
registered at the Land Titles Office;
"Office hours" means Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays
that are recognized in the current collective agreement between the City and the
labour union or association to which the inspector or other employee who is
providing the service belongs;
"Partial permits"
repealed 131/2016
"Plan of survey" means a plan describing one or more parcels of land which,
when filed at the Land Titles Office, does not have the effect of subdividing a
title;
"receptacles" means one or more female contact devices on the same yoke
installed at an outlet for the connection of two attachment plugs.
"Record search" includes searches for permit
applications, zoning
memorandums and variance orders;
"Row housing" has the same meaning as "dwelling, row" in the Winnipeg
Zoning Bylaw;
amended 148/2016
"SAA"
repealed 131/2016
"Servicing agreement" means an agreement required as a condition of
approval for a development application unless the agreement is a development
agreement;
"Shell only"
repealed 131/2016
"Single-family dwelling" has the same meaning as in the Winnipeg Zoning
By-law but means a residential building that contains only one dwelling unit and
no other occupancy;
"Subdivision agreement" means an agreement required as a condition of
approval for a subdivision application and which can be registered by way of
caveat on the title of the property it affects;
"Total building area" repealed 131/2016
"Two-family dwelling" has the same meaning as in the Winnipeg Zoning By-
law but means a residential building that contains only two dwelling units and no
other occupancy;
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"Type 1"
repealed 131/2016
"Type 2
repealed 131/2016
"Type 3
repealed 131/2016
"Use variance" repealed 131/2016
"Zoning agreement" means an agreement required as a condition of approval
for a zoning application, including a rezoning, conditional use and variance
application; 2(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), terms defined in the Winnipeg
Building By-law, the Manitoba Building Code, the Manitoba Plumbing Code and
the Winnipeg Electrical By-law have the same meaning in this By-law.
PART 2
FEES GENERAL
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Cumulative and rounded
3(1) The fees imposed by this By-law are cumulative and the applicability of one fee
does not in itself imply that another fee imposed in this By-law is not also applicable to
a person, development or construction project.
3(2) Where a fee imposed by this By-law is a sum that is not a whole dollar, it shall be
rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar. Fees imposed
3.1
The fees contained in Schedule "A" to this By-law are hereby
imposed.
added 131/2016
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Timing of payment for fees
4(1) Subject to section 18, unless otherwise provided in this By-law, fees must be paid
at the time of application.
4(2) A maximum of $100,000.00 will be collected at the time of application for
constructionrelated permit fees. Where the fees owing to the City exceed $100,000.00,
the balance must be paid upon issuance of the related permit or permits.
4(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1),
(a)
fees that cannot be calculated at the time of application, or fees that are
incurred subsequent to the time of application, must be paid within 15
days following the date of invoice or prior to the issuance of a permit,
whichever occurs earlier;
(b)
mylar signing fees imposed by section 6.1 of Schedule "A" must be paid
prior to the release of mylars for registration at the Winnipeg Land Titles
Office;
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(c)
fees imposed pursuant to a subdivision, servicing or development
application must be paid prior to the application being referred to the
relevant Committee of Council; and
(d)
fees imposed pursuant to a zoning agreement must be paid prior to
execution of the agreement by the City.
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Encroachment licence fees
5(1)
Repealed 12/2019
5(2)
Repealed 12/2019
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Fees paid by credit card
6 The maximum amount of fees that may be paid by credit card transaction is
$10,000.00.
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Fees for publications
7 The Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development is hereby authorized to
establish fees for publications prepared for general distribution by the Planning, Property
and Development Department, including by-laws administered by the Department,
secondary and development plans and other related special planning documents.
amended 137/2022
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City Clerk's authorization to publish by-laws
8 The City Clerk is hereby authorized to consolidate by-laws and to print and publish for
distribution and sale any by-laws enacted by Council and to establish a fee for the
distribution or sale of published by-laws.
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Transcribing a public meeting
9 The City Clerk is hereby authorized to establish fees to provide a transcribed copy of
the record of a public meeting.
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Temporary Buildings
10(1) The Temporary Buildings maintenance fee per month contained in section 2.1.3
of Schedule "A" must be paid for any part of a calendar month in which the temporary
building exists.
10(2) Where a temporary building is removed prior to the expiration of a month for
which a maintenance fee has been paid in advance, a refund based on the portion of the
month for which the fee was not required shall be provided to the owner.
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Housing permit fees
11 The fees contained in section 1 of Schedule "A" apply only to work done in or on a
single-family or two-family dwelling, or its accessory structures.
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Commercial permit fees
12(1) The fees contained in section 2 of Schedule "A" apply only to commercial buildings
and do not apply to work done in a single-family or two-family dwelling, or its accessory
buildings. 12(2) The fees imposed for multiple-family dwellings under section 2 of
Schedule "A" are applicable for work and equipment within each dwelling unit only. They
do not apply to work done in common areas or rooms that are not dwelling units.
PART 2
INSPECTIONS
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Extraordinary number of inspections
13(1) Where a designated employee considers that an extraordinary number of
inspections are being or will have to be conducted to ensure compliance with the
Winnipeg Building By-law and Manitoba Building Code; the Winnipeg Electrical By-law
and Electrical Code; the Fire Prevention By-law and the Manitoba Fire Code; the Manitoba
Plumbing Code and other by-law requirements related to life, fire, safety, health and
Code and By-law requirements for construction or renovation in buildings, whether or
not the number of inspections is due to the actions of the applicant, the designated
employee is hereby authorized to impose the inspection fees set out in section 4.5 of
Schedule "A".
13(2) In acting pursuant to subsection (1), the designated employee must provide the
permit holder and owner of the premises on which construction is taking place a copy of
his or her decision in writing in accordance with The City of Winnipeg Charter and, in
addition to the information required by the Charter, the decision must set out
(a) the date after which inspection fees will be charged;
(b) the fees that will be charged; and
(c) the fact that inspection fees are due and payable, unless otherwise noted
in this By-law, prior to the closing of a permit or the issuance of an
occupancy permit.
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Calculation of inspection time
14 For the purposes of this Part, inspection time includes the time reasonably required
to travel between the office occupied by the inspector and the location of the work to be
inspected.
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Inspections under the Residential Fire Safety By-law No. 4304/86
15(1) Subject to section 18, where a building is determined by the designated employee
to be non-compliant with the Residential Fire Safety By-law No. 4304/86 such that a
Final Report for the building cannot be issued by the designated employee, a monetary
penalty that is in addition to any fine or penalty authorized under By-law No. 4304/86 is
hereby imposed on the person responsible for the building, as defined by By-law No.
4304/86, at a rate of $100.00 per residential unit within the building found to be non-
compliant, subject to a minimum penalty of $500.00 and a maximum penalty of
$5,000.00.
15(2) The monetary penalty imposed under this section doubles in each subsequent
year of non-compliance until such time as the building becomes compliant with By-law
No. 4304/86.
PART 3
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
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Powers to enforce By-law
16 The Director and his or her delegate and all designated employees may conduct
inspections and take steps to administer and enforce this By-law and the Vacant Building
Fees and Charges Schedule, and for those purposes have the powers of a "designated
employee" under the City of Winnipeg Charter. Offences
16.1(1) A person who fails to pay a fee imposed by this by-law at the time the subject
fee is payable under section 4 is in contravention of this by-law.
added 131/2016
16.1(2) Any monetary penalty imposed under this by-law is in addition to a fine under
subsection (1) and may be collected in any manner in which a tax imposed by the City
of Winnipeg may be collected under The City of Winnipeg Charter. added 131/2016
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Fees determined by Director
17(1) Subject to this section, the Director is hereby authorized to charge fees and
charges for services provided, documents produced, permits issued or other actions
taken that are not referred to in the By-law.
17(2) In deciding whether to charge a fee and in determining the amount of fee to be
charged under subsection (1), the Director must be fair and equitable while attempting
to recoup the costs incurred by the City.
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Fees waived by Director
18 The Director is hereby authorized to waive all or part of a fee or a monetary penalty
imposed by this By-law where the Director is satisfied that the imposition of the fee or
monetary penalty would be unfair in the circumstances. amended 146/2016
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Increased fees refunded by Director
19 The Director is authorized to refund an amount equal to the increase in the fee to
the applicant where:
(a) this By-law imposes a new fee, or imposes a permit fee higher than the fee
imposed by the Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No.
63/2008, or an amendment to this By-law results in an increased permit
fee; and
(b) the Director is satisfied that, prior to notice being provided to the
construction industry of the date that the increased permit fees would
come into effect, an applicant was bound to a contract predicated on
payment of the lower fee for the permit.
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Refunds or waiver of fees by Standing Policy Committee
20(1) Where the applicant is a corporation whose preponderant purpose is not the
earning of a profit or is a charity registered with Canada Revenue Agency, the Standing
Policy Committee on Property and Development is hereby authorized to waive or direct
the refund of all or part of a fee imposed under sections 3, 5, 6, and 7 of Schedule "A",
excluding an advertising fee, where:
amended 137/2022
(a) the proposed development will have the effect of providing a public service
or will otherwise benefit the community of Winnipeg; and
(b) the waiver or refund has been endorsed by the community committee in
which the proposed development will take place.
20(2) The Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development is hereby
authorized to waive or direct the refund of all or part of the fees referred to in subsection
(1), excluding an advertising fee, where the Committee is satisfied that failing to do so
would be unfair in the circumstances.
amended 137/2022
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Refund review policy
21 Before providing a refund referred to in section 8.1 of Schedule "A", the Director must
consider if the refund provided pursuant to that section results in appropriate cost
recovery for the City and, in cases where it does not, the Director is authorized to
determine that a lower sum or no sum should be refunded.
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Address for service
22 Where an address for service or delivery of a notice, order or other document
referred to in this By-law must be determined, it shall be done as follows:
(a) if the person to be served is an applicant or permit holder, the address
provided by the person at the time of application;
(b) the person to be served is the owner of real property, the address
maintained by the tax collector for the purpose of issuing the tax notice for
that property; and
(c) if the person to be served is the occupant of real property, the street
address for that property.
23 Development Fees By-law repealed
the Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No. 77/2009 is hereby repealed.
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By-law replaces Development Fees By-law
24 This By-law replaces the Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No.
77/2009 and a reference by any by-law, policy, resolution or other document to the
Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No. 77/2009 or a fee imposed under
Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law No. 77/2009 is deemed to be a
reference to this By-law or the applicable fee under this By-law, as the case may be
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Coming into force
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This By-law comes into force on June 1,2016.
DONE AND PASSED this 18th day of May, 2016
Schedule "A"
to the Planning, Development and
Building Fees By-law No. 66/2016
amended 131/2016; 12/2019; 58/2020
Planning, Development,
and Building Fees and
Charges 2020
The City of Winnipeg
Planning, Property and Development Department
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING FEES BY-LAW 66/2016
July 1, 2020
All Fees are Payable at the Time of Application
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
HOUSING- ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.
BUILDING PERMITS ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1.
New Construction and Additions............................................................................................................ 3
1.1.2.
Renovations and Alterations .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.3.
Accessory Structures .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.4.
Other Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.
ELECTRICAL PERMITS ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.
PLUMBING PERMITS ............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS AND MEETINGS ............................................................................................................... 6
2.
COMMERCIAL ................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.
BUILDING PERMITS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1.
New Construction and Additions............................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2.
Staged Building Permits ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3.
Interior/Exterior Alterations and Other ................................................................................................. 9
2.1.4.
Special Events ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.5.
Alternative Solutions and Electrical Code Deviations ........................................................................... 11
2.1.6.
Fire Paramedic Services ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.7.
Other Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.
ELECTRICAL PERMITS ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.
PLUMBING PERMITS .......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.
MECHANICAL PERMITS ...................................................................................................................................... 17
2.5.
OCCUPANCY PERMITS ........................................................................................................................................ 18
2.6.
TESTING LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF OCCUPANCY ............................................................................ 19
2.7.
BUILDING PERMITS FOR SIGNS, AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES........................................................................................ 20
3.
ZONING ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.
VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USES .................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.
OTHER FEES ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.
REAL ESTATE ................................................................................................................................................ 23
5.
PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................... 24
5.1.
GENERAL PLANNING .......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.
LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 25
5.3.
AGREEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4.
OTHER FEES ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.5.
WATERWAYS / FLOOD FRINGE ............................................................................................................................ 27
5.6.
IMPACT FEES .................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.
ENCROACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 29
6.1
ENCROACHMENT FEES CHARGED BY PLANNING, PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT ............................................................ 29
6.1.1. Simple Encroachments and Patios ............................................................................................................. 29
6.1.2. Sign Encroachments ................................................................................................................................... 29
6.1.3. All Other Encroachments ........................................................................................................................... 29
6.2
DOCUMENT PREPARATION FEES CHARGED BY LEGAL SERVICES (COLLECTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) ............................... 30
7.
DEMOLITION PERMITS ................................................................................................................................. 30
8.
INSPECTIONS AND LICENCING ...................................................................................................................... 31
8.1.
COMMERCIAL AND HOUSING INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................................ 31
8.2.
CONTRACTOR AND INSTALLER LICENCE FEES ........................................................................................................... 32
9.
DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 33
10. REFUNDS, DISCOUNTS AND FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE ........................................................................... 35
10.1.
REFUNDS .................................................................................................................................................... 35
10.2.
DISCOUNTS AND REBATES .............................................................................................................................. 36
10.3.
FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................................... 37
11. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................................................... 38
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1. HOUSING-
1.1. BUILDING PERMITS
1.1.1. New Construction and Additions
Base Fee - New or Addition to single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, detached
secondary suites, and multi-unit dwellings
$215
+ Area Fee
- Single-family and two or more-family dwellings or detached secondary suites for the
construction of, or addition to, housing below, at or above grade level
- Multi-unit residential dwellings, including row housing; new and additions
$4.35/m²
$8.70/m²
Additional fee to establish secondary suite at the time of new construction; including
detached secondary suites (plus base fee and area fee)
$400
Alternative fee calculation method - Declared Value
For construction that cannot be described in terms of area; as determined by the designated
employee.
- Base fee for declared value of $1000 or less
- For each additional $1000 or portion thereof in declared value (in addition to base fee)
$162
$10.75
Note:
- Development Permit fees apply (see page 21).
- Area calculations include the total floor area of all floors including finished space, unfinished
basements, attached garages, sunrooms, covered porches and covered decks.
1.1.2. Renovations and Alterations
Renovations affecting each floor of previously established habitable floor space including
basement development
$162/floor
Flood Proofing permit (includes electrical, plumbing and foundation repair); non-structural
$162
Establishment of any additional units or suites in an existing building.
- includes secondary suites or conversion to a duplex or triplex
- this fee is in addition to the per floor renovation fee if a building permit is required.
$645
Establishment of a detached secondary suite in an existing accessory building (e.g. garage)
$645
Reducing the number of units in a multi-unit dwelling.
- including secondary suites, duplexes, converted residential dwellings, etc.
- this fee is in addition to the per floor renovation fee if a building permit is required.
$50
Removal of a dwelling unit(s) / suite(s) in a house with previously established 2 or more
units, including those within a Division II building compliant with By-law 4304.
$50
Notes:
- Development Permit fees may apply (see page 21).
- Alterations of stairs connecting two floors are only allocated to a single floor.
- Alterations on roofs, trusses, and dormers are treated as part of the single floor immediately below.
- Alterations to covered porches/decks, and attached garages are treated as part of the floor.
- Permit work limited to exterior alterations of exterior walls only are treated as a one floor fee.
- Renovations to two or more suites of a multi-unit dwelling would be treated as floors per unit (e.g.
renovation to a single floor but involving 2 suites would be considered to be two floors.)
- Housing includes:
o Single-family and two-family dwellings, and
o Multi-unit dwellings (including row housing) not requiring an Occupancy Permit.
HOUSING
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HOUSING
1.1.3. Accessory Structures
Detached Garages and other large structures (no base fee)
Detached Garages
- Construction of a detached garage up to 25m2
- Construction of a detached garage greater than 25m2
- Multi-owner detached garage for a multi-family building
$109
$210
$8.70/m2
Accessory Structures
- Construction of an accessory structure greater than 10m2 and up to 25m2
- Construction of an accessory structure greater than 25m2
$109
$210
Structural alterations or repairs to an existing accessory structure
$109
Decks - uncovered (no base fee)
Single-level, simple- deck
$109
Multi-level or complex- deck
$162
Other Accessory Structures (no base fee)
In-ground swimming pool
$162
Above ground swimming pool, hot tub, or spa tub
$109
All other exterior projects requiring a building permit, e.g.: exterior alterations to an existing
structure, radio or communication tower for single-family & two-family dwellings, etc.
$109
Note:
- Development Permit fees apply (see page 21).
- Deck complexity is determined based on foundation designs. Multiple foundations, multiple foundation
types or single foundations with multiple, stacked structural loads would be considered complex.
1.1.4. Other Fees
Installation of solar photovoltaic systems with the submission of plans under an engineer's
seal
$82
Installation of solid fuel burning appliance
$109
Additional fee for multiple plan reviews on a single project: percentage of original permit fee
25%
Notes:
- Development Permit fees may apply (see page 21).
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HOUSING
1.2. ELECTRICAL PERMITS
New / Additions - Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, Multi-unit dwellings, creation of
additional, self-contained dwelling units such as a secondary suite
Base Fee - New construction of single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multi-unit
dwellings and additions - up to 400 Amp service size
$82
+ Area Fee - for all floors
$1.05/m2
Voice, Data, Video (VDV) for structures with 2 or more units
-Work undertaken as part of the new construction electrical permit (no base fee applies)
-Work undertaken by a separate contractor and/or separate permit (no base fee
applies) (Assumes inspections are completed at the time of other inspections.
Additional inspection fees immediately apply if work requires VDV only inspections for
the initial inspection or due to defects.)
$0
$21/unit
Renovations / Interior Alterations - Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, Multi-unit
dwellings
A "floor" for the purposes of the calculation below is determined by fixtures, switches, outlets, and other
electrical elements located on that floor. A project on one floor that passes through another floor to a
panel in the basement is considered to be a single floor. That is, the location of the panel only affects the
determination of the number of affected floors when the permit involves expansion or replacement of the
panel.
Base Fee (includes 1 affected floor)
$82
Each additional floor affected
$82
Electrical permit as part of a flood-prevention related building permit
$0
Voice, Data, Video (VDV) for structures with 2 or more units (no base fee applies) (no
multi-floor additional fee applies)
$82/unit
Additional or 'Add-on' fees
Fees are in addition to new construction fees, or in the case of an existing building, in addition to the base
fee and /or other fees assessed
Extra fee (in addition to base or per floor fee) for greater than 200 Amp service (initial
installation or upgrade)
$64
Extra fee (in addition to base or per floor fee) for each additional panel board (at time of
new construction or later)
$54
Extra fee (in addition to base or per floor fee) to install or remove renewable energy
systems (e.g. solar photovoltaic systems, wind systems, etc.) (at time of new construction
or later)
$188
Extra fee (in addition to base or per floor fee) to install or remove a generator (at time of
new construction or later)
$188
Fee for interview/test if required to establish competency of homeowner to engage in work
for a homeowner permit
$32
Installation of fire alarm system: Single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings (no base fee
applies unless other wiring is involved)
$109
Removal of fire alarm system: Single-family, two-family dwellings (no base fee applies
unless other wiring is involved)
$82
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HOUSING
Exterior Electrical Permits
(exterior must be separate permits from interior work; no base fee applies)
Air-conditioners: installation, construction, renovation or alteration
$64
Outdoor, unenclosed swimming pools or hot tubs: installation, construction, renovation or
alteration
$64
Open decks, gazebos, patios, landscape lighting: installation, construction, renovation or
alteration
$64
All other exterior electrical work (excluding exterior plugs installed as part of new construction
or clearly those part of an interior project)
$64
Open decks, detached garages, gazebos, patios, landscape lighting: installation, construction,
renovation or alteration
$64
1.3. PLUMBING PERMITS
New Construction / Additions
Minimum fee: (applied to each suite / dwelling unit)
$82
Cost per drain
$26.60
Renovations/Interior Alterations
Minimum fee:
$82
Plumbing renovations or repairs - each drain outlet impacted
$26.60
Plumbing permit as part of a flood-prevention related building permit
$0
1.4 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS AND MEETINGS
Apply commercial alternative solution and meeting fees in Sections 2.2.1.2.1.5. and 2.2.1.2.1.7.
HOUSING
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2. COMMERCIAL
2.1. BUILDING PERMITS
2.1.1. New Construction and Additions
Construction of new buildings, or additions where the area being
developed can be clearly determined
Finished
Base
Building
Only
Base Fee
$860
$753
+ Area Fee
Group A - Assembly Occupancy (Open-air structures)
Group A - Assembly Occupancy (All others)
$16.00/m2
$19.50/m2
$12.25/m2
$14.60/m2
+ Area Fee
Group B - Care, Treatment or Detention Occupancy
$25.50/m2
$19.50/m2
+ Area Fee
Group C - Residential Occupancy
$14.50/m2
$10.50/m2
+ Area Fee
Group D - Business & Personal Services Occupancy
$16.00/m2
$12.25/m2
+ Area Fee
Group E - Mercantile Occupancy
$14.00/m2
$10.60/m2
+ Area Fee
Group F1 - Industrial Occupancy
Group F2 - Industrial Occupancy
Group F3 - Industrial Occupancy
$16.00/m2
$10.80/m2
$8.70/m2
$12.25/m2
$8.20/m2
$7.35/m2
+ Area Fee - Any other structure defined in the Building By-law that can be
measured in terms of area
$8.70/m2
$6.40/m2
Temporary open-air structures, other than stages and bleachers, covered or
uncovered, (in addition to tent and occupancy fees if applicable)
Minimum Fee
$215
Area Fee
$16/m2
Note:
- Area calculations include the total floor area of all floors including below grade floors.
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Other Projects
Residential Balcony Enclosures (no base fee)
$428
Base Fee - Declared value for new construction which cannot be described in terms of
area, including base building only
$428
+ Value Fee - Each $1000 or portion thereof in declared value for new construction
which cannot be described in terms of area, including base building only (in addition to
base fee)
$10.50 per
$1000 of
declared
value
Spray Booth - install new, alteration or removal
(includes fees for electrical and mechanical permits)
Base Fee - first booth
+ Base Fee - each additional booth
$968
$543
+ Area Fee
$10.80/m2
Alterations to existing booths
Base fee
only
Removal of existing booths (no base fee) (includes electrical and mechanical permits)
$375
2.1.2. Staged Building Permits
Permit fees for each stage of construction
% of Total Permit
Fee Payable
Surcharge (as a
% of the total
permit fee)
Site Preparation, Excavation, Piling, Interior Demolition-
20%
2.5%
Foundation Only
35%
5%
Structural Framing
65%
2.5%
Customized Stage
Determined by the
Designated
Employee
5%
Superstructure or Final Building Permit
Balance of
building permit
fees
Not Applicable
Notes:
- Partial permit fees are expressed as a percentage of the total building permit fee less any stage
percentage previously paid. Note that an additional staged permit premium will also be applied and is
calculated and applied independent of this percentage.
- Interior Demolition can be included along with a staged permit for a building addition only.
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2.1.3. Interior/Exterior Alterations and Other
Fees for Work that is evaluated based on Floor Area
(Fee is calculated using either entire floor area of tenant space or entire tenant
floor area of one floor level of a tenant space where alterations affect only one
floor of a multi-level tenancy)
Alterations where an area calculation is used would include projects that affect an entire
tenant space or entire floor level of a tenant space. (e.g. a tenant fit-up, a complete
interior demolition or a change of use of a defined occupancy/tenant space)
Base Fee
$321
plus Area Fee (based on occupancy group)
Group A - Assembly Occupancy (Open-air structures)
Group A - Assembly Occupancy (All others)
$6.40/m2
$8.20/m2
Group B - Care, Treatment or Detention Occupancy
$10.30/m2
Group C - Residential Occupancy
$5.60/m2
Group D - Business & Personal Services Occupancy
$6.40/m2
Group E - Mercantile Occupancy
$5.60/m2
Group F1 - Industrial Occupancy
Group F2 - Industrial Occupancy
Group F3 - Industrial Occupancy
$6.40/m2
$4.90/m2
$4.35/m2
plus Area Fee - Any other structure defined in the Building By-law that can be measured
in terms of area
$3.50/m2
Fees for Work that is evaluated based on Declared Value of Construction
Alterations where an area calculation is not used would include small projects within a larger tenant floor
area; 'landlord' alterations or alterations to a base building only; projects that are mostly exterior
alterations, etc. Note that declared value of construction is defined in the Winnipeg Building By-law.
Interior/Exterior Alteration Permits
Minimum Fee:
$322
Declared value of construction - Each $1000 or portion thereof (based on complete
project cost/value)
$10.50
Adding or Removing suites/units in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
(Unless indicated, no minimum or base fee applies if a separate permit)
Adding one or more additional suites or units to an existing, compliant multi-unit dwelling
including a converted residential dwelling or "rooming house." The fee is in addition to the
area or declared value of construction fee if renovations require a building permit.
$428
Reducing one or more suites or units in an existing multi-unit dwelling. No base fee
applies if no work requiring a building permit is involved. If the work requires a building
permit, regular fees would apply and this fee would not.
$135
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Temporary Buildings
Temporary Building Fee - calculated as a new commercial building under section 2.1.1.
(including the base fee)
Same as
applicable
building permit
+ Maintenance Fee per month (in addition to Temporary Building Fee) payable annually
$71
Nonpayment resulting in an inspection (in addition to monthly fee)
$215
Miscellaneous Structures
Outdoor swimming pool - above ground or below ground
$322
Satellite dish or antennae; radio or communication tower
$269
Storage tanks - removal of one tank (includes Fire Prevention Inspections no longer
being charged)
$162
Storage tanks - installation of one tank (includes Fire Prevention Inspections)
$375
Storage tanks - for each additional tank, same site
$54
2.1.4. Special Events
Tents/Bleachers/Stages
-
Tents with 1000 or more occupants and/or electrical and mechanical systems are
considered temporary buildings and are subject to Temporary Building fees in
Section 2.1.3.
-
All fees for outdoor structures include occupancy and inspection fees
Tents greater than 84m2 in area
$215
Each additional tent greater than 84m2 on the same site
$16
Stages between 0.6 and 1.5 meters in height and less than 84m2 in area
All other stages
$109
$543
Bleachers with less than 300 persons design occupant load
All other bleachers
$109
$543
Occupancy
Indoor special event occupancy permit: greater than 60 occupants and greater than the
established occupant load for the space (no base - maximum permit fee of $600)
$.10/m2
Development
(Charged on all outdoor and indoor special events)
Temporary event or a temporary use
$26.60
Additional fee for request of a special events permit within 3 days or less, per event
Double Fees;
minimum $200
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2.1.5. Alternative Solutions and Electrical Code Deviations
Alternative Solutions Fees
Classification-
New Building
Existing Building
Pre Application Stage
Minor
Major
$215
$543
$109
$322
Application Stage
Minor
Major
$375
$809
$269
$543
Post Permit Issuance
Minor
Major
$543
$1075
$428
$1075
Example Descriptions
Minor
Sprinkler systems used in lieu of basement fire separation in a house conversion
Mezzanine exceeds % limit
Provide window or additional measures
Building area exceeds classification
Alternative measures are provided such as additional fire compartments
Window sprinkler protection
Major
School addition requires total building to be non-combustible construction
Existing wood frame roof
Racking mezzanine in large stores and warehouses
Fire protection consultant (fire or time based egress modeling)
Other types by Architect or P. Eng
Other types by Architect or P. Eng with detailed reports
Electrical Requests for Code Deviation Fees
Classification-
New Building
or Structure
Existing Building
or Structure
Pre Application or During Electrical Plan
Examination Review
Standard
Complex
$162
$322
$109
$215
Post Electrical Plan Examination Review
Standard
Complex
$375
$645
$322
$543
Resubmission of Alternative Solutions or Electrical Requests for Code Deviations
Resubmission Fee
50% of original fee
Note:
- Classification of an alternative solution or electrical deviation will occur during processing.
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2.1.6. Fire Paramedic Services
Fire Prevention Plan Examiner Review
Fee per hour of inspection reasonably required as part of a plan review by the Fire
Paramedic Service
$111/hr
Fee per hour for re-examination of plans due to revisions, alternate solutions or Fire
Protection Reports
$111/hr
Base Fee - Application that requires Fire Paramedic Service to establish an occupant
load
$322
+ Hourly Fee - Each hour or portion thereof for plan examination or inspections
required to establish occupant load
$162/hr
2.1.7. Other Fees
Meetings
Base Meeting Fee - Pre-application meeting or alternative solutions meeting:
meeting/ discussion/ presentation by applicant concerning Building Code
compliance
$215
+ Staff Fee - Each City employee in attendance - each hour
$162
Charge for cancellation or postponement within 24 hours /missed preliminary plan
review meeting
$215
Additional Plan Reviews
Fee for re-examination - an additional fee where:
a) New plans are submitted, or additional or revised detail, information or
specifications for the previous plans are provided; and
b) The designated employee determines that the re-examination of the new plans
or modification of the original plans made necessary by the additional details,
information, or specifications will require time and resources consistent with a
full plan examination on a single project by one or more disciplines.
$1075
plus $161/hour per
discipline to a
maximum of 10%
of building permit
fee
Conforming Construction Agreements with Caveat on Title
Includes legal processing fees
$4280
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COMMERCIAL - ELECTRICAL PERMITS
2.2. ELECTRICAL PERMITS
Base Fee
Applies to all commercial electrical permits except for items indicated with an asterisk (*)
when they are the only items included on the permit
$109
+ Per Item Installation Fees:
Low voltage service or distribution board/enclosed switch/motor control
center/CSTE/splitter
- First item less than 400 Amps
- Each additional like item less than 400 Amps
- First item 400-1000 Amps
- Each additional like item 400 -1000 Amps
- First item over 1000 Amps
- Each additional like item over 1000 Amps
$112
$85
$206
$123
$259
$145
High voltage equipment (Over 750 V)
- Each service including metering and grounding
- Distribution, each unit or cell of protective or switching equipment
- Each motor or transformer: 500 hp/kVA or less
- Each motor or transformer: 501 hp/kVA to 1000 hp/kVA
- Each motor or transformer: over 1000 hp/kVA
$308
$162
$215
$269
$385
Motorized valves, transformers, motors, controllers, capacitors and similar
equipment not listed elsewhere in this schedule
- 1 kVA/kW/hp/kVAR/Amps or less, each
- Over 1 to 25 kVA/kW/hp/kVAR/Amps, each
- Over 25 to 100 kVA/kW/hp/kVAR/Amps, each
- Over 100 kVA/kW/hp/kVAR/Amps, each
$11.30
$21
$82
$162
Life Safety and Health Equipment and Devices
- Control panel or annunciator, each
- Transponders
- Detectors and alarms, each
(includes smoke, heat, CO, methane, etc. detectors and alarms, signals, pull stations,
nurse call system devices, sprinkler & standpipe switches, miscellaneous monitoring &
supervisory points)
$72
$32
$5.60
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
- Battery banks, each
- Remote emergency lighting heads, per outlet
- Combination emergency lighting/exit sign units, each
- Exit signs, each
$11.40
$1.85
$12.40
$1.85
Voice, Data, Video (VDV) & Intrusion Alarm Systems
- Fibre optic cable (any length)
- Voice, Data, Video & Intrusion Alarm systems: associated devices, each (data outlets,
CCTV outlets, etc.)
- Data rack or control panel including all components installed, each
- Amplifiers, each
- Extra low voltage controllers/cabinets, each
$32
$1.85
$59
$10.90
$1.85
VDV Audit Program
- Annual fee (includes registration information, review of applicant's training and
operational procedures and audit inspections)
- Permit fee per installation per address
- Fee for non-compliance during an audit
- Fee for suspension from the program
$3750
$32
$322
$5360
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Empty Raceways
- 60 m or less
- Over 60 m to 300 m
- Over 300 m
$35
$72
$137
Receptacles, wall switches, luminaires, thermostats, I/O devices and similar
equipment
- 15 Amp, each
- Over 15 Amp or car heater receptacles, each
$1.85
$2.75
Electric heating and/or cooking appliances
- 2 kW or less, each
- Over 2 kW to 5 kW, each
- Over 5 kW to 15 kW, each
- Over 15 kW, each
$8.80
$13.80
$21.00
$35.50
Fuel burning equipment
- Each domestic package unit or unit heater
- Each industrial/commercial type package
$21
$60
Door Controls
- Electric strikes, request-to-exit sensors or pushbuttons, card readers, each
- Door hold-open devices, each
- Electromagnetic locks, each
- H/C door operators, each
- Reset/release switch for electromagnetic locks, each
$1.85
$5.60
$10.90
$1.85
$10.90
Fire pump electrical connection and associated equipment, each
Generator driven by prime mover & associated equipment, each
$219
$245
Miscellaneous Exterior Equipment
- Fuel dispensers and similar equipment, each
- Light standards, each
- Solar photovoltaic panels, each
$31
$16.40
$5.45
Machine/HVAC controls
- Control panels, each
- Control devices, each
$70
$1.85
Multi-Residential Per Unit Fees
- Multiple-family dwelling: first three dwelling units-
for each additional dwelling unit-
- Hotels and motels: per bedroom unit-, new construction or additions to existing
structures
$527
$134
$63
Relay cabinets, lighting contactors, dimming control panels and similar enclosures, each
$32
Spray booths -- install new, alteration or removal (fee incorporated in spray booth
building permit) (Electrical permit still required)
$0
Reduction of electrical permit fees: where equipment is connected to existing wiring that
has been previously inspected under another electrical permit, the fee imposed for the
items being installed is one half (½) the fee that would otherwise be applicable
Fee to be
calculated
Note:
- Applicable to new buildings and additions only. Applies to all electrical equipment and devices
contained within the dwelling units except for life safety & health equipment. Fees for life safety & health
equipment and for electrical equipment installed in areas outside of dwelling or bedroom units are
assessed on per device costs.
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*Signs
- First free standing sign
- Each additional free-standing sign installed at the same time
- First non-free-standing sign
- Each additional non-free-standing sign installed at the same time
$108
$63
$108
$17.75
*Temporary installations
Supplied from a permanent electrical system
Supplied from a temporary electrical service
$108
$178
*Annual permits
Notes:
Buildings listed on one Annual Electrical Permit must be located within the same
Electrical Inspection District.
Adjacent buildings must be declared by the applicant. Those not declared will be
assumed to be non-adjacent.
- 1-15 buildings, for every 5 buildings/addresses or portion thereof
- 16 or more buildings, first 15 buildings/addresses
plus for each building/address in excess of 15
- For non-adjacent buildings, per building/address
- Log book not provided or with insufficient info, per quarter
$545
$1635
$7
$10
$100
*Defect Re-Inspections
Re-inspections of defects where defects are identified during a requested inspection and
re-inspection is required to confirm their correction/ each hour or portion thereof/per visit
$135
Meeting/discussion concerning Electrical Code or Life Safety compliance
- Base Meeting Fee
- + Staff Fee - Each City employee in attendance, each hour
- Charge for meeting cancellation within 24 hours
$215
$162
$215
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COMMERCIAL - PLUMBING PERMITS
2.3. PLUMBING PERMITS
Type of Installation
Base Fee
Applies to all commercial plumbing permits except for items indicated with an asterisk (*)
when they are the only items included on the permit.
$162
*Underground Rough-in only (separate permit for work up to the lowest below grade floor
level); outlet and fixture fees also apply
$269
New Multiple-family dwelling: each additional dwelling unit (in addition to base fee)
$109/suite
Outlet and/or fixture each (except for dwelling units in new multi-family dwellings)
$32
Backwater valve
$54
*Domestic potable water backflow prevention device with test cocks, first device
$201
*Domestic potable water backflow prevention device with test cocks, each additional
device
$27
Interceptor, sump, catch basin, pit, each
$54
Minor repairs to drainage or venting systems (renewal of each fixture trap or drain, etc.)
$16
Renewal of stacks only - new work proposed (one or more) (in addition to base fee)
$685
Potable water service pipe only
- Water service pipe ¾" to 2" in diameter
- Water service pipe over 2" in diameter
- Renewal of potable water supply to existing fixtures (hot, cold or recirculation potable -
water piping)
$54
$87
No Charge
Re-piping only of existing water supply to fixtures
- For each dwelling unit, or
- For each floor or portion thereof
$172
$482
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2.4. MECHANICAL PERMITS
M1 Mechanical Permit
Base Fee
$269
+ Area Fee - Floor area impacted
$0.37/m2
+ Area Fee - Rough in HVAC only (eligible for entire base building only)
$0.21/m2
+ Area Fee - Base building HVAC extension for tenant fit-up
$0.26/m2
+ Area Fee - Unconditioned floor area mechanical air system in F2 or F3 occupancies
only (no heating, no cooling, and no air distribution system)
$0.10/m2
Repair or alteration of an existing mechanical system which cannot be described in terms
of area (no base fee)
$269
Spray Booth - install new, alteration or removal (fee incorporated in spray booth building
permit) (M1 permit still required)
$0
M2 Mechanical Permit
Base Fee
$269
+ Area Fee - Floor area impacted
$0.26/m2
Fire Pump /Standpipe (no base fee or fees for each additional floor)
$540
First backflow prevention device with test cocks (no base fee if only item)
$201
Each additional backflow prevention device with test cocks
$27
Spray Booth - install new, alteration or removal (fee incorporated in spray booth building
permit) (M2 permit still required)
$0
M3 Mechanical Permit
Fire Suppression
-New
-Repair/Minor modification
$269
$109
Special Ventilation Systems - Commercial Kitchen Exhaust, Dust Collector, etc.
-New system (base fee)
-New system additional connection (e.g. additional kitchen exhaust hoods, dust
collection inlet), each connection
-Repair or alteration to existing system
$428
$215
$322
Spray Booth - install new or alteration (fee incorporated in spray booth building permit)
(M3 permit still required)
$0
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2.5. OCCUPANCY PERMITS
Occupancy Permit Associated with a Building Permit
Base Fee
-Final Occupancy Permit
-1st Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request
-2nd and subsequent Interim Occupancy Permit or denials of request
$215
$215
$215
+ Area Fee
-Final Occupancy Permit
-1st Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request per discipline-
-2nd Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request per discipline-
-3rd and subsequent Interim Occupancy Permit or denials of request per discipline-
$0.10/m2
$0.05/m2
$0.10/m2
$0.20/m2
Maximum (per permit or denial)
-Final Occupancy Permit
-1st Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request
-2nd and subsequent Interim Occupancy Permit or denials of request
$640
$860
$1285
Discounts - for tenant spaces where the only defects are related to the base
building
-1st Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request
-2nd and subsequent Interim Occupancy Permit or denials of request
50%
50%
'Occupy-only' Occupancy Permit Fees
Base Fee
$215
+ Area Fee
-Final Occupancy Permit
-1st Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request per discipline-
-2nd Interim Occupancy Permit or denial of request per discipline-
-3rd and subsequent Interim Occupancy Permit or denials of request per discipline-
$0.10/m2
$0.05/m2
$0.10/m2
$0.20/m2
Maximum Occupy-only fee (per permit or denial)
$645
Occupancy Inspection Requests
Request for occupancy inspections in fewer than 3 days from date of request where
request can be facilitated.
Double all
associated
occupancy
fees
Note:
- When a per discipline rate is indicated, the following are identified as a discipline: 1. Building, structural,
fire prevention; 2. Electrical; 3 Mechanical (M1, M2, M3)
Refunds and Discounts
For building permits applied for after June 1, 2016, a full refund of the Final Occupancy fee will be granted
if there is a complete submission of all required documents (ie: no incomplete certificates) at the time of
the first request for an occupancy permit and there are no defects at inspections (ie: no re-inspections
required). This refund does not apply to individual dwelling units, special events or occupy-only permits
and only applies if occupancy is required as part of a related building permit.
A fifty percent fee discount will be granted for interim occupancy permits per tenancy space when the only
reason for the interim occupancy permit is defects in the base building.
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Other Occupancy Permit Fees
Indoor special events occupancy permit: greater than 60 occupants and greater than
the established occupant load for the space (no base - maximum permit fee: $600)
$.11/m2
Temporary building occupancy permit for each 12-month period or portion thereof in
addition to the base fee (to a maximum permit fee of $400)
$.25/m2
Base Fee - Application to establish an occupant load - includes first hour of plan
examination or inspections
$322
+ Hourly Fee - Each hour or portion thereof of plan examination or inspections
required to establish occupant load
$162/hr
Replacement: occupancy permit certificate or occupant load placard (each)
$54
Update and provide a copy of an issued occupancy permit (change of
ownership/change of operating name)
$87
Condominium display suite
$375
Fees for Non-Compliance
Base Fee
Area Fee
Max
Occupancy prior to obtaining occupancy permit (occupy only - no
building permit required) - each month or part thereof subsequent to
violation notice
$322
$.53/m2
$1075
each
time
Occupancy prior to obtaining an occupancy permit when a
construction-related permit is required or after a denial (e.g. new
construction, additions, alterations or change of use) each month or
part thereof subsequent to violation notice
$428
$.53/m2
$2150
each
time
Fee for non-compliance for occupying with an Expired Interim
occupancy permit - each month
$215
$.26/m2
$2150
each
time
2.6. TESTING LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF OCCUPANCY
Fees for Life, fire, safety and health systems testing
Test
Re-Test
Regular - normal office hours
$5360
$2690
Regular - fully or in part outside office hours-
% time inside office
hours x $5260 + % time
outside office hours x
1.5 x $5260
% time inside office
hours x $2680 + % time
outside office hours x
1.5 x $2680
Complex or unusually large projects (as
determined by the City) - normal office hours
$8030
$3220
Complex or unusually large projects (as
determined by the City) - fully or in part outside
office hours-
% time inside office
hours x $8020 + % time
outside office hours x
1.5 x $8020
% time inside office
hours x $3210 + % time
outside office hours x
1.5 x $3210
Note:
- When tests occur fully or in part outside of regular business hours, the fee will be multiplied by 1.5 times
in proportion to the percentage of the time spent outside of business hours.
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COMMERCIAL - SIGNS, AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES
2.7. BUILDING PERMITS FOR SIGNS, AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES
For Review of the Sign Support Structure
(When the sign support structure requires engineering)
Engineer seals not
included at the
time of application
Engineer seals
included at the
time of application
Freestanding sign 2.44 m or less in height
$269
$162
Freestanding sign over 2.44 m in height but under 7.6 m in
height
$428
$269
Freestanding sign over 7.6 m in height
N/A
$428
Mansard roof, projecting or other structural signs
$269
$162
Any other sign type
$215
$109
Awning / canopy or similar types of structure or equipment
$269
$162
Second and each subsequent additional sign involving the
same type, same category, applied for in a single
application
$109
$82
Single sign face replacement
$54
$54
For Review of the Sign Support Structure
(When the sign support structure does not require engineering)
Freestanding sign 2.44 m or less in height
$162
Freestanding sign over 2.44 m in height but under 7.6 m in height
$269
Freestanding sign over 7.6 m in height
$428
Mansard roof, projecting or other structural signs
$162
Any other sign type
$109
Awning / canopy or similar types of structure or equipment
$162
Second and each subsequent additional sign involving the same type, same
category, applied for in a single application
$82
Single sign face replacement
$54
NOTE: The installation of a sign also requires a Development Permit. See Development Permit fees for
signs in Section 3.1.
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3. ZONING
3.1. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Housing-related Development Permits
Base Fee - Single-family and Two-family dwellings
$136
+ New Dwelling Fee
-180m² total floor area or less
-more than 180m² of total floor area
$35.50
$82
+ Addition Fee - for additions to an existing principal building
$35
New accessory building/structure (no base fee applies)
$26.60
Addition to accessory building (no base fee applies)
$26.60
Housing change of use (no base fee applies)
$26.60
Installation of solar photovoltaic systems (no base fee applies)
$26.60
Commercial-related Development Permits-
New site development or new construction
$645
Additions or exterior alterations to existing buildings or existing site redevelopment
$322
New construction of, or an addition to, an accessory building
$322
Temporary event or a temporary use
$26.60
Commercial change of use
$162
Erection of tents including tents considered to be a temporary building
$26.60
Signs
Free standing, mansard, projecting, or other structural supported signs
$82
All Digital Signs
$167
Awning or canopy with or without signs
$82
All other types of signs
$51
Sign face replacement
$32
To place or locate a mobile advertising sign for a month or less
$71
To place or locate a mobile advertising sign for a period of up to three calendar months
$172
Other Fees
Home-based business development permit (Fee applies to both Minor and Major
categories. Major home-based businesses incur an additional conditional use fee)
$162
Frozen Waterways Permit Application
$109
Fee for re-examination
e.g. Review of re-submitted plans
½ the fee of
the initial
development
permit
Note:
- For commercial permits that include multiple development types, only one development permit fee is
charged. The fee selected will be the highest development permit fee as applicable to the scope of the
permit work.
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ZONING
3.2. VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USES
Variances-
Single or Two-family dwellings
Other Residential &
Commercial
Accessory Structures
New/Additions
Temporary Use and/or Density
$1608
$1608
$1608
A-Variance - first
$109
$161
$590
- each additional
$54
$109
$215
B-Variance - first
$375
$645
$1285
- each additional
$109
$215
$322
C-Variance - first
N/A
$645
$2150
- each additional
N/A
$215
$543
D-Variance - first
N/A
$645
$2150
- each additional
N/A
$215
$543
Conditional Uses
Single or Two-family dwellings
Other Residential &
Commercial
General Conditional Use
$645
$2,690
Attached secondary suite
$269
N/A
Detached secondary suite
$645
N/A
Home Based Business - Major
$645
$645
Fees for Non-Compliance
Single or Two-family dwellings
Other Residential &
Commercial
Accessory Structures
New/Additions
A-Variance - first
$162
$321
$860
- each additional
$82
$215
$322
B-Variance - first
$590
$968
$2690
- each additional
$162
$322
$482
C-Variance - first
N/A
$968
$4280
- each additional
N/A
$322
$809
D-Variance - first
N/A
$968
$4280
- each additional
N/A
$322
$809
Conditional Uses
-General Conditional Use
-Attached Secondary Suite
-Detached Secondary Suite
-Home Based Business-Major
$968
N/A
N/A
$968
$968
$645
$1075
$968
$5360
N/A
N/A
$968
Note:
- Variances are categorized as follows:
o A-Variance: A minor tolerance of a zoning rule for residential and/or commercial applications.
o B-Variance: A zoning variance reviewed and approved or denied by the director.
o C-Variance: A zoning variance reviewed by the director, approved or denied by the Board of
Adjustment.
o D-Variance: A zoning variance reviewed by the director, approved or denied by the Community
Committee in conjunction with another Development Application.
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ZONING / REAL ESTATE
3.3. OTHER FEES
Zoning Letters
Verification of existing zoning for a specific property
$54
Verification of existing or proposed use - single and two family dwellings
$139
- all other
$215
Zoning or land use history
$558
Any other information
$215
Zoning memorandum - single and two family dwellings
$54
- all other
$215
Lot of record search (in addition to direct Manitoba Land Title search costs)
$269
Miscellaneous Fees
Mobile home - development application approval
$322
- inspection - first hour
$162
- each additional hour
$109
Draft Application fee (can be applied to application fee if applicant proceeds with
formal application)
$543
Zoning Inspection Fee - 1st hour
$162
- each additional hour
$109
Winnipeg Building Commission: application fee
$1638
Spatial Separation / Party Wall agreement with Caveat on Title (includes legal
processing fees)
$4280 + LTO Fees
Development application for variation or removal of building restriction caveat
(includes legal costs)
$645 + LTO Fees
Communication facility proposal - review
$1,275
- review for exempted installations
$543
Request to demolish a single-family or two-family dwelling in a residential area
without a building permit to replace the demolished residence
$543
Advertising of public hearings
Newspaper
advertising charges
Manitoba Land Titles Office (LTO) Fees (The Property Registry)
As billed by The
Property Registry
Delivery of issued permits and plans by courier
$10.75
4. REAL ESTATE
Agreements
Short Term Use agreement - less than 1 day
$1
- between 1 and 7 days
$50/day
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5. PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
5.1. GENERAL PLANNING
Plan Reviews
Plan Review for Plan Approval
Second and each subsequent review
Director - $215
Committee - $375
$215
Master Plan in an Educational or Institutional Zoning District
Second and each subsequent review
$1224
$922
Parking Management Plan review
$269
Alternative equivalent compliance approval
$269
Design Reviews
New building or new addition
$428
Signs
$162
All other development applications
$269
Downtown Development Applications Urban Design Review
New building or new addition
Second and each subsequent review
$799
$476
Signs
$194
All other development applications
$300
Appeal of a decision
$809
Historical Buildings and Resources Review
Heritage Permits
- Rehabilitation or new addition
- Second and each subsequent review
- Signs
- All other development applications
$799
$476
$194
$300
Owner - initiated nomination
$269
Removal from or modification of list
$2690
Expedited review
$2690
Appeal of a decision
$809
Heritage Conservation Districts Review
Heritage Permits
- Rehabilitation or new addition
- Second and each subsequent review
- Signs
- All other development applications
$780
$465
$189
$293
Owner - initiated nomination
$2500
Appeals
- Base Fee
- Appeal of Director's decision not to nominate
- Appeal of Director's decision to nominate
- Appeal of Designated Employee's decision re: heritage permit (by owner)
$765
$1500
No Fee
$750
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PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Street/Building Names and Addresses
Addition of one street name to Street Name Reserve List
(Fee exempt for applications recognizing individuals)
$171
Fee for each additional street name to add to Street Name Reserve List
$30
Honourary Street name application
$171
Honourary Street name topper (each)
$227
Advertising street name change
Newspaper
advertising charges
Public street name change
$936 + LTO Fees
Privately-owned street name designation
$428 + LTO Fees
Street address confirmation by letter
$76
Street address change
$215
Request for a building name
$77
5.2. LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Land Development Administration Fee
$2,290 per Acre
Plan of Subdivision (DAS)
(subdivide property and create new rights-of-way; public hearing
required for subdivision approval)
Base fee
$6,900
+ Per Acre fee (to a maximum of $20,000)
$428 per Acre
Rezoning (DAZ)
(rezoning of land or zoning text amendment)
Base fee
$12,020
+ Per Acre fee (to a maximum of $50,000)
$428 per Acre
Zoning text amendment
$365
City Plans
Amendment to OurWinnipeg: Application Fee
$30,980
OurWinnipeg: Advertising fee
Newspaper
advertising charges
Complete Communities Amendment: Application Fee
$30,980
Complete Communities: Advertising fee
Newspaper
advertising charges
New Secondary Plan (Precinct Plan, Area Master Plan, etc.)
$37,380
Amendment to Secondary Plan: Application Fee
$11,760
Secondary Plan: Advertising fee
Newspaper
advertising charges
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PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning (DASZ)
(approval of plan of subdivision and rezoning of the land contained in the
subdivision)
Base fee
$13,230
+ Per Acre fee (to a maximum of $50,000)
$428 per Acre
Short Form Plan of Subdivision (DASSF)
(subdivide property but will not create new rights-of-way; public hearing
not required)
Base fee
$3,700
+ Per Acre fee (to a maximum of $15,000)
$428 per Acre
Plan of Survey (PS)
(development application for the approval of a plan of survey)
Base fee
$3,700
+ Per Acre fee (to a maximum of $15,000)
$428 per Acre
Other Fees
Consent Application (CA) fee: each consent, for approval to convey
$3,220
CONDO fee: application for the approval of a condominium plan
$4,280
Zoning agreement amendments
$1,930
DAO fee (application for a street, lane or walkway opening)
$1,180 + LTO Fees
DAC fee (application for a street, lane or walkway closing)
$2,150 + LTO Fees
DAOC fee (application for a street, lane or walkway opening and closing)
$2,150 + LTO Fees
DAASP fee (for the approval of an air space plan)
$565
Extension Fees
For an extension of the time period approved by Council for enactment of a by-
law under a DAS/DAZ/DASZ file
$775
For an extension of the time period approved by Council for a by-law coming
into force under a DAS/DAZ/DASZ file
$590
For administrative re-approval of a plan of subdivision under DASSF
$392
For an extension of the time period for the Standing Policy Committee to
complete a DASSF application
$775
For time extension of the one year limitation for registration of plan of
subdivision at the LTO (re-approval of mylars)
$392
Mylar Signing Fees
DAS/DASZ/DASSF/DAPS/DAASP Mylar signing fees
- for each lot within plan
$67
- minimum lot/parcel fee for each plan
$181
Condo plan mylar signing fee - each plan
$67
- minimum fee for each condominium complex
$181
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PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
5.3. AGREEMENTS
Subdivision agreement
$359
Servicing agreement
$1,250
Development agreement
$1,790
Zoning agreement
$359
Subdivision/Servicing/Development agreement amendment
$775
5.4. OTHER FEES
Subdivision park plan review
$365
Subdivision land equivalencies
$365
Consent to assign servicing or development agreement
$755
Certificate of consent
$181
Certified copy of a certificate of consent
$67
Manitoba Land Titles Office Fees (The Property Registry)
As billed by The
Property Registry
5.5. WATERWAYS / FLOOD FRINGE
Base fee
- Deck
- Detached Garage
- Single- or two- family dwelling addition
- Single- or two- family dwelling
- Multi-family dwelling
- Commercial
- Commercial Accessory Structure
$82
$162
$322
$1075
$2150
$2150
$543
+ Area Fee-
- Deck
- Detached Garage
- Single family dwelling
- Multi-family dwelling to a maximum of 8 stories above grade
- Commercial to a maximum of 8 stories above grade
$1.05/m2
$2.20/m2
$4.35/m2
$8.70/m2
$8.70/m2
Waterway Permit: for value of work which cannot
be described in terms of area up to $5,000 and/or base fee for over $5,000
$215
Waterway Permit: for each additional $1,000 between $5000.01 and $500,000.00
(in addition to base fee)
$5.10
Waterway Permit: for each additional $1,000 between $500,000.01 -to-
$1,000,000.00 (in addition to base fee)
$3.65
Waterway Permit: for each additional $1,000 over $1,000,000.00 (in addition to
base fee)
$3.35
Discount for all Waterway Permits where a maintained public street or the
Primary Line of Defense is intervening between the proposed development
and the waterway, as determined by the Waterways Authority.
50%
Renewal of Waterway Permit
$109
Waterway record search
$54
Flood Fringe Agreements / waiver caveated on title
$2150
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PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Fees for Non Compliance
Work not involving a
Contractor
Work performed by a
Contractor
Work without a Waterway Permit
Equivalent to the permit fee or
$428 - whichever is greater.
Equivalent to the permit fee or
$1075 - whichever is greater
Maximum Fee for Non-Compliance
$4,280
$21,360
Notes:
- Includes the floor area of all levels, unfinished basements/attached garages.
- Compound projects, including multiple components will pay one base fee equal to the greatest of the
applicable base fee(s), plus the individual unit rates for all components of the project.
5.6. IMPACT FEES
New Residential development in Impact Fee Areas
$56.51/m2
Administration Fee for refunds
$104
Application Fee for Director review
$104
Appeal Fee
$261
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6. ENCROACHMENTS
6.1 ENCROACHMENT FEES CHARGED BY PLANNING, PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT
6.1.1. Simple Encroachments and Patios
Application Fees
Simple encroachments relating to single- or two-family dwellings and accessory
structures
$135
Simple encroachments relating to all other types of property
$215
Patios
$215
Annual Fees
Licence Fee for simple encroachments relating to single- or two-family dwellings,
or multi-family dwellings subject to Part 9 of the Manitoba Building Code, and
accessory structures
- First 5 m² or less of occupied space
- Each additional 5 m², or part thereof, of occupied space
$82
$44
Licence Fee for simple encroachments relating to all other types of property
- First 5 m2 or less of occupied space
- Each additional 5 m2, or part thereof, of occupied space
$109
$64
Licence Fee for Patios
- First 5 m² or less of occupied space
- Each additional 5 m², or part thereof, of occupied space
$109
$64
6.1.2. Sign Encroachments
Application Fees
Sign encroachment (except for billboards)
$162
Annual Fees
Administration fee
$54
+ Licence Fee (per m2 of encroachment area) (first year rate to be charged pro-rated)
$12.90
6.1.3. All Other Encroachments
Application Fees
All other types of encroachments
$2,150
Annual Fees
Administration fee
$402
+ Licence Fee
- Accessory surface use under Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 100/2004
- Building addition or overhead pedestrian walkways for any use under Downtown
Zoning By-law No. 100/2004
- Commercial use under Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/2006
- Industrial use under Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/2006
- Residential use under Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/2006
- Private utilities and areaways
$31/m2
$15.30/m2
$15.30/m2
$3.05/m2
$12.30/m2
$3.05/m2
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ENCROACHMENTS
Other Fees
Encroachment discharge fee (all encroachment types except patios)
$109
Encroachment licence late payment fee
$16
6.2 DOCUMENT PREPARATION FEES CHARGED BY LEGAL SERVICES (COLLECTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
Encroachment Agreements
For Simple Encroachments
$1,238
For Overhead Pedestrian Walkways
$6,190
For all other Encroachments (except for patios)
$3,100
Agreements for Assignment of or Amendments to Encroachment Agreement
For Simple Encroachments
$250
For Overhead Pedestrian Walkways
$1,238
For all other Encroachments (except for patios)
$620
7. DEMOLITION PERMITS
Housing - Single and Two-Family, Triplexes, Rooming Houses
Demolish/remove
If part of new home project with building permit application
$375
$215
Demolish/remove - garage, porch, lean-to or similar structure or other accessory
structures (without demolition of the dwelling)
If part of new project with building permit application
$109
$54
Fee for non-compliance for incomplete demolitions beyond the term of the demolition
permit. Fee per week
$215
Tax status search
$25
Commercial
Base fee
- simple demolition (No basement or deep foundation, slab on grade, no piles, single
storey maximum 3 meter wall height.)
- all other demolition
$269
$543
+ Area Fee: of all floor area(s)
$0.37/m2
Fee for non-compliance for incomplete demolitions beyond the term of the demolition
permit. Fee per week
$1,075
Discount when demolition permit is accompanied by a concurrent building permit
20%
Tax status search
$25
Note:
- Fees for non-compliance for demolition without a permit are in the Fees for Non-compliance section
(see page 37).
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8. INSPECTIONS AND LICENCING
8.1. COMMERCIAL AND HOUSING INSPECTIONS
Excess Commercial and Housing Inspections
Inspection cannot be performed (in addition to the fees listed, each site visit also
consumes one of the inspections included in the permit fee)
- Work not ready for inspection when inspection arranged
- Incorrect/Insufficient information provided
- No address on site, building, or suite
- Inspector unable to gain access
- Inspection cancelled same day
- Unsafe work site
$162 ea.
$162 ea.
$162 ea.
$162 ea.
$162 ea.
$428 ea.
Extra Inspections-Commercial (applied in cases where a re-inspection of a defect is
required, Fire Prevention inspections and any other additional inspections.)
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd and subsequent
$135
$269
$375
Extra inspections-Housing
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd and subsequent
$109
$215
$322
Inspections conducted outside office hours
- first two hours of portion thereof, per inspector
- each additional hour or portion thereof, per inspector
$482
$162/hr.
Inspection to identify non-compliance
$162/hr
Stagnant Permit Fee
Failure to either call for an inspection or to notify the City that work has been initiated
within a 6 month period after the permit has been issued.
$54
Deposit for permit extension request for work initiation or completion
(this deposit to be refunded, without interest, if work is initiated or completed within the
extended time period)
40% of
permit fees
Housing - Failure to call for a re-inspection of a defect or to obtain an extension from the
City within 1 month of a defect being identified
$162
Commercial - Failure to call for a re-inspection of a defect or to obtain an extension from
the City within seven (7) working days of a defect being identified
$162
Failure to close a permit or obtain a formal extension from the City within 3 years of permit
being issued
$215
Note:
- Permits for new single-family and two-family dwellings, detached secondary suites and additions, the
number of inspections included in a project would be 7 (3 for building, 2 for plumbing, and 2 for
electrical if applicable to the construction project). Since most of the required inspection points can be
combined to include more than one permit, the inspections can be 'transferred' between permits on
these projects. However, for many interior renovation projects or accessory structure (external to the
house) projects which might include more than one permit (e.g. a garage with a building and electrical
permit), the inspections would not be transferable because each electrical or plumbing contractor will
typically call for inspections independently.
- There are two inspections in total per flood proofing permit package.
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INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING
8.2. CONTRACTOR AND INSTALLER LICENCE FEES
Plumbing/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Demolition Contractors
Contractor's examination fees
$108
Contractor licence - late renewal fee
$108
Plumbing Contractors
One year licence
$263
Three year licence
$742
Electrical Contractors
"A" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
"B" - one year licence
$176
- three year licence
$480
"C" - one year licence
$176
- three year licence
$480
Mechanical Contractors
"M1" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
"M2" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
"M3" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
"M-Prime" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
Demolition Contractors
"D3" - one year licence
$263
- three year licence
$742
Fee for Non-Compliance
Work performed without a permit by an individual or contractor not licensed by the City of
Winnipeg for work which requires a permit and requires the permit holder to have a valid
licence issued by the City. The fee is to be charged to the contractor or individual directly.
Additional fees or penalties for work without a permit will apply to the property owner.
$543
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9. DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND INFORMATION
Property Document Request
Search fee - minimum 1 hour, paid in advance
$109/hour
Each additional 15 minute increment
$26.60
Search and Reproduction Consultation Fees - i.e. for review of plans, consulting
on documents, choosing of copies
Consultation fee - each 15 minute increment
$26.60
Records Centre Fees (City Archives)
Internal Charges from the Records Centre are recovered as billed - see Records Centre
Fees and Charges
Cost recovery
Imaging Processing Fees
Copies from papers records to paper or digital
- first page
- each additional page
- charge for digital storage device
(output to paper and digital each charged separately as above)
$10.90
$5.40
$10.80
Outsourced copying from paper records
- Administration fee
- Outsource printing charges (billed directly to customer)
$26.60
Billed directly
to customer
Copies from Microfiche/film
- to paper (11 x 17) paper or digital per image
- charge for digital storage device
- to both digital and paper in addition to fees above
(output to paper and digital each charged separately as above)
$5.40
$10.80
$21
Copies from digital records
- to paper or digital, each page (minimum $10.60)
- charge for digital storage device
(output to paper and digital each charged separately as above)
$1.05
$10.80
Property Information Request
Centralized property file search
- single-family and two-family dwellings
- condominiums; for one unit
- condominiums; multiple units at same complex
- all other residential buildings
- all other commercial buildings or uses
- any other search letter
$185
$185
$558
$375
$558
$139
Manitoba Land Titles Office Fees (The Property Registry)
As billed by
the Property
Registry
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DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND INFORMATION
Electronic Data
Permit activity & statistical report (from the Building Permit Computer System)
- single permit
- annual
- semi-annual - for one calendar year
- provided quarterly - for one calendar year
- provided monthly - for one calendar year
- provided weekly - for one calendar year
- provided daily - for one calendar year
$63
$63
$88
$146
$365
$998
$2437
Digital information
- first hour
- each additional hour
$123
$101
Mapping
Street Wall Map
$60
Zoning Map
$36
Property Map
$12.25
Custom Maps
- base fee
- first hour
- each additional hour
$44
$82
$64
Shipping and handling
Cost + $26
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10. REFUNDS, DISCOUNTS AND FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
10.1. REFUNDS
Refund Calculations for construction related permits
Review Stage
Refund as % of
Total Permit
Fees-
Minimum Fee Retained by the
City
Maximum Fee Retained
by the City
Housing
permits
Commercial
permits
Prior to Plan Review
(pre, during or post
screening)
90%
$54
$109
$1075
Plan Review Started
but not complete
75%
$108 or the
total permit
fee, whichever
is less
$321 or the total
permit fee,
whichever is
less
$53,390
Permit Approved but
not yet issued
50%
$108 or the
total permit
fee, whichever
is less
$321 or the total
permit fee,
whichever is
less
No maximum. In cases
where the 50% of the
permit fee to be retained
by the City is greater
than the $100k
maximum paid at the
time of application, the
applicant would owe the
remainder to the City.
Permit Issued but
construction not
initiated
40%
$108 or the
total permit
fee, whichever
is less
$321 or the total
permit fee,
whichever is
less
N/A
Refund Calculations for development and zoning-related applications (including variances,
conditional uses, re-zonings)
Review Stage
Refund as % of
Total
Application Fee
Minimum Fee Retained by the
City
Maximum Fee Retained
by the City
Housing
applications
Commercial
applications
Prior to zoning and
planner review
90%
$54
$109
$1075
Prior to administrative
approvals or public
postings
25%
$108 or the
total
application
fee, whichever
is less
$321 or the total
application fee,
whichever is
less
N/A
Post public posting or
Administrative
approval
No refund
Notes:
- The calculation for refund in the event of a staged permit would be based on the total collected to that
application point. The staged permit premium would not be refunded.
- Percentage of total fees refundable when fees and charges paid are $100 or more and the applicant
withdraws an application for an electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit is 50%.
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REFUNDS, DISCOUNTS AND FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
10.2. DISCOUNTS AND REBATES
Discount or
Rebate
Discount applied to all building permits for new multi-family dwellings of three or more
units in the Downtown (in mixed-category or mixed-use buildings, the discount would
apply proportionally to the residential / non-residential area)
30%
Discount applied to all building permits for multi-family dwellings (three or more units)
outside the downtown but not including Part 9 row housing.
20%
Discount applied to all new single family and two family infill housing building permits
(In mature neighbourhoods as defined by OurWinnipeg.) The property must not contain
a parcel created by a subdivision that created more than five parcels, where the
subdivision was created after January 1, 2002.
30%
Discount for building permits processed in the Optional Professional Certificate
Program
10%
Housing - Annual Rebate Program (applied to builder assigned to the building
permit, not to property owner)
Refund for each inspection or plan examination 'pass' received as part of the
Residential Audit Program
$82
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REFUNDS, DISCOUNTS AND FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
10.3. FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
Work without permit
Equivalent to the permit fee or the
Minimum Fee whichever is greater.
Housing and related
accessory structures
Minimum Fee-
Commercial
Minimum Fee
Work without a Building or Demolition Permit
$375-
$1075
Work without a Sign Development Permit
N/A
$540
Work without a Development Permit (excluding sign
development permits)
$375-
$1075
Work without an Electrical Permit
$375-
$540
Work without a Voice/Data Electrical Permit
$375-
$375
Work without a Plumbing Permit
$375-
$540
Work without a Mechanical Permit
$375-
$540
Work without a Waterways Permit
$375-
$540
Failure to obtain any other permit or zoning approval
(when not set out in the fee structure)
$375-
$540
All work that is initiated prior to a permit issued, but
after the appropriate permit has been applied for
75% of the value of
the required permit or
$215 - whichever is
greater
75% of the required
permit fee. Same
minimums apply.
Maximum Fee for Non-Compliance
$26,700
$26,700
Work requiring a licensed contractor by a non-licensed
company or individual
$540
$545
Penalties for non-compliance with the Residential Fire
Safety By-law
(Fees are doubled for every consecutive year of continued
non-compliance beyond the initial 2016 fee assessment)
Initial non-
compliance fees
assessed in
2016
Continued non-
compliance fees
as of
2020
Monetary penalty per building
$100 per suite
$800 per suite
Minimum monetary penalty
$500
$4000
Maximum monetary penalty
$5000
$40,000
Penalties for non-compliance with the Impact Fee By-law
Contravention of subsection 3(1) or section 11 of the by-law
Double the
applicable Impact
Fee
All other contraventions of the by-law (minimum fee)
$5000
Note:
- For Housing permits, the Non-Compliance Fee is calculated and applied on a project basis and not for
each related permit. For example, if a basement is developed or renovated without a permit and:
o
If the total fees for the post-construction building, electrical and plumbing permits exceed $375 (ie:
the min. non-compliance fee), the non-compliance fee charged will be equal to the total permit fees.
o
If the total permit fees are less than $375, the non-compliance fee charged will be $375.
SUM OF PROJECT PERMIT FEES
NON-COMPLIANCE FEE
CHARGED
Less than or equal to $375
$375
Greater than $375
Equal to the sum of the
project permit fees
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Fees payable at the time of application/service request:
Most fee payments will be collected at the time of application. In cases where construction-related permit
fees are collected at the time of application, a maximum of $100,000 will be collected. In cases of
applications for which permit fees exceed $100,000, the balance of the fees will be due upon issuance of
the permit.
Fees payable after submission of an application:
Any fee that cannot be calculated at the time of application, or fees that are incurred subsequent to the
time of application, must be paid within 15 days following the date of invoice or prior to the issuance of a
permit, whichever occurs earlier. These fees include, but are not limited to:
-
Inspections calculated on the basis of time spent attending to the inspection;
-
Fees that are only calculated after the application has been reviewed or the permit has been
issued such as additional inspection fees, fees for non-compliance, certain deposits etc.;
-
Any fee that is calculated on the basis of time engaged in the provision of a service;
-
Fees that fall within policies and programs approved by the Director;
-
Fees waived by Council; and
-
Newspaper Advertisement Fees.
Fees Paid by Credit Card
The maximum fee that may be paid by a credit card transaction is $10,000.
Fees on a single permit that exceed $10,000 may not be paid by credit card. Multiple permits each with a
fee of less than $10,000 may be paid by credit card individually and separately.
Subdivision Registration and Agreements for subdivision, servicing, development and zoning
Mylar signing fees are payable prior to the release of mylars for registration at the Winnipeg Land Titles
Office. Fees for a subdivision agreement, a servicing agreement, or a development agreement are
payable prior to referral of the application to the relevant Committee of Council. Zoning agreement fees
are payable prior to execution of the agreement.
Payment of encroachment licence fees
An annual encroachment licence fee is payable in respect of each calendar year, or part of a calendar
year, during which the encroachment has been maintained. There is no refund of any portion of an
encroachment licence fee upon cancellation of the encroachment licence.
Powers of the Director
The Director and his or her delegate and all designated employees may conduct inspections and take
steps to administer The Planning, Development, Building and Vacant Building Fees and Charges
Schedule and, for those purposes, have the powers of a "designated employee" under The City of
Winnipeg Charter.
Fees determined by the Director
The Director is authorized to charge fees and charge for services provided, documents produced, permits
issued or other actions taken that are not referred to in the Schedule. In deciding whether to charge a fee
and in determining the amount of fee to be charged, the Director must be fair and equitable while
attempting to recoup the costs incurred by the City.
Fees waived by the Director
The Director is authorized to waive all or part of an additional fee or monetary penalty for non-compliance
for work without a building permit, work without a development permit, or failure to obtain permit or
approval where the Director is satisfied that the applicant acted reasonably in the circumstances; and any
fee where the Director is satisfied that the imposition of the fee would be unfair in the circumstances.
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Increased fees refunded by the Director
The Director is authorized to refund an amount equal to the increase in the fee to the applicant where:
(a)
a new fee is imposed a permit fee higher than the regular fee is imposed, or an amendment to the
fee schedule results in an increased permit fee; and
(b)
the Director is satisfied that, prior to notice being provided to the construction industry of the date
that the increased permit fees would come into effect, an applicant was bound to a contract predicated on
payment of the lower fee for the permit.
Refunds or waiver of fees by Standing Policy Committee
Where the applicant is a corporation whose main purpose is not the earning of a profit or is a charity
registered with Canada Revenue Agency, the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development
is hereby authorized to waive or direct the refund of all or part of a fee imposed for Development
Applications And Agreements, Development Permits, Encroachments and Variances and Conditional
Uses, excluding an advertising fee, where:
(a)
the proposed development will have the effect of providing a public service or will otherwise
benefit the community of Winnipeg; and
(b)
the waiver or refund has been endorsed by the community committee in which the proposed
development will take place.
Administration Fees
Administration fee for collection process on overdue accounts (including cost of
registering and unregistering a caveat or lien on title).
$162
Administration fee for preparation and issuance of an Order to Comply after a warning has
been issued
$1075
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