Building permits across New Brunswick
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
41 of 77 municipalities in New Brunswick have an adopted bylaw on building permits on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Village |
Building By-Law No. 14 (Village of Gagetown, predecessor)
adopted 1984-01-23 |
permit required for: Building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering or replacing of a building · permit fees: Total estimated cost of work, including labour and materials: $0 to $500 = $5.00; $500 to $5,000 = $7.50; $5,000 to $15,000 = $10.00; over $15,000 = $10.00 plus $1.00 per thousand or part thereof · administered by: Building Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Bathurst City |
By-law No. 2004-16 The City of Bathurst Building By-law
adopted 2004-06-21 |
permit required for: A permit is required before work regulated by this By-law is to be undertaken. · exemptions: painting, re-roofing, installing non-combustible siding, insulating, changing windows and doors (same location and size), removing U.F.F.I., repairing or installing interior finishes in single family dwellings. · permit fees: Building Inspector may place a reasonable value on the cost of the work for determining permit fees. | 2026-10-23 |
| Belle-Baie Town |
Arrete no. 2023-01 Arrete de construction de la municipalite de Belle-Baie
adopted 2023-04-18 |
permit required for: Travaux d'édification, implantation/réimplantation, démolition, remplacement ou modification d'un bâtiment, construction ou structure; permis de construction, démolition ou changement d'usage si requis. · exemptions: Peinture; isolation; réparation/réinstallation finition intérieure résidentielle; remplacement revêtement extérieur de toiture pour classes d'habitation; clôture; poulailler secondaire; installation temporaire. · fees set in: Politique P2023-02 - Politique de Tarifications de la Ville de Belle-Baie | 2026-10-23 |
| Belledune Village |
Building By-law No. 15-90-1998 Village of Belledune | — | 2026-10-18 |
| Cap-Acadie Town |
Building By-law No. CA-20 — Regional Town of Cap-Acadie | permit required for: Any work (construct or demolish a building or material part) and change of use require a permit unless exempt. · exemptions: Maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical, painting, baseboards/window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; certain single/two-unit dwelling repairs; buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2 s.5. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25; double fee if work begun before permit. | 2026-10-23 |
| Caraquet Town |
Arrêté No. 306 — Construction (Building By-law) | permit required for: Tous travaux d'édification, implantation/réimplantation, démolition, modification, modification structurelle, réparation ou remplacement d'un bâtiment, construction ou structure, sauf exemptions. · exemptions: Peinture; isolation; changement des portes ou fenêtres sans modifier les dimensions. · permit fees: 5,00 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ du coût estimatif total (matériaux et main-d'œuvre); démolition 50,00 $; droits doublent après début des travaux (sauf remplacement accessoire existant). | 2026-10-23 |
| Carleton North Town |
By-law No. 14 Building By-law (Town of Florenceville-Bristol, predecessor)
adopted 2020-03-10 |
permit required for: Building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering or replacing of a building unless a building permit has been issued. · exemptions: s. 8.3: replacement windows/doors same size, roof shingles/cladding, vinyl siding, painting, cabinets if plumbing/electrical not altered, interior damp-proofing, drywall/plaster, insulation; s. 8.2(h) listed repairs under $1,500 on ≤2 dwelling units. · fees set in: Town's User Fee Policy | 2026-10-23 |
| Champdoré Town |
Arrêté 2010-03 Arrêté de construction du village de Saint-Antoine (incluant les amendements)
adopted 2010-11-30 |
permit required for: Construire, transformer, agrandir, déplacer, démolir ou ajouter une construction ou une maison mobile; excaver le sol >1 m; affiches/enseignes. · exemptions: Peinture, revêtement extérieur, toiture, fenêtres/portes de même dimension, travaux coûtant moins de 250$. · permit fees: 0–10 000$ : 25,00$; 10 001$ et plus : 5,00$ par portion de 1 000$ au-dessus de 10 000$; aucun maximum. | 2026-10-23 |
| Dieppe City |
By-law Z-11 (2023) Building By-law / Arrêté de construction
adopted 2023-02-27 |
permit required for: No person shall undertake or continue any work unless a building permit has been issued; work includes building, locating, relocating, demolishing, altering, repairing, replacing, changing use. · exemptions: Maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical equipment; painting; replacing baseboards, window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; re-roofing; specified work in single/two-unit, semi-detached, rowhouses and accessory buildings; BCAA s.5 exempt buildings. · permit fees: Fee is $7.50 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost, including labour and materials, minimum $25.00; estimated cost determined by Schedule A. | 2026-10-23 |
| Doaktown Village |
By-Law No. 2017-2 Village of Doaktown Building By-law
adopted 2017-06-21 |
permit required for: No owner shall undertake or continue any work unless a permit has been issued for the work. · exemptions: Electrical work; maintenance; re-roofing; painting; floor covering; doors/windows; fences; pools; signage; accessory buildings serving one dwelling unit or under 56.1 m2; decks under 56.1 m2 and 600 mm · fees set in: Rural Plan | 2026-10-18 |
| Edmundston City |
Arrete municipal no 21R2024 - Arrete de construction d'Edmundston / Building By-Law
adopted 2024-06-18 |
permit required for: Erection, establishment, relocation, demolition, modification, structural modification, repair, replacement of a building, construction, use or swimming pool. · exemptions: Normal maintenance/non-structural repair under $5,000/year; recreational/playground equipment; temporary signs; poles; tents max 18.6 m2; electrical waiver. · permit fees: $25 for first $1,000 value of work, plus $5 per additional $1,000, calculated on market value or total estimated costs. | 2026-10-23 |
| Fredericton City |
By-law No. R-15 A Building By-law (Arrete sur la construction)
+1 more adopted 2022-12-12 |
permit required for: Any Work or Change of Use, unless exempted; Building or Demolition Permit required. · exemptions: Work/Change of Use under $5,000; fences, retaining walls <1.8 m, play structures, certain electrical; residential repairs/roofing for max two dwelling units. · permit fees: Application fee $50; permit fee $8 per $1,000 of total estimated cost, rounded up; doubled if work started before permit. | 2026-10-23 |
| Fredericton Junction Village |
Village of Fredericton Junction By-law No. 2014-01 Building By-Law
adopted 2014-06-09 |
permit required for: Building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering or replacing a building or structure. · exemptions: Non-structural repairs; replacement of existing decks/landings/stairs/verandahs (same configuration, zoning-compliant); eavestroughing, downspouts, storm windows/doors; cosmetic decorations. · permit fees: Based on total estimated value including labour and materials: <$15,000 = $10.00; ≥$15,000 = $10.00 for first $15,000 plus $1.00 per additional thousand or part thereof. | 2026-10-18 |
| Fundy Albert Village |
Building By-Law No. 2023-05 | permit required for: Work (construct or demolish a building or material part) and change of use require a permit. · exemptions: Work listed in s. 4.1, including maintenance, painting, flooring, built-in furniture, specified single/two-unit dwelling repairs, and buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2 s.5. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost (Southeast Regional Service Commission cost calculator); demolition permit: $25; double if work begun before permit. | 2026-10-18 |
| Fundy Shores Rural community |
By-Law C-4-2026: Building By-Law
adopted 2026-02-04 |
permit required for: Construction work, demolition work, and change of use affecting occupancy classifications. · exemptions: Accessory buildings ≤55 m2 not for overnight accommodation; construction-site buildings; buildings ≤58.06 m2 for overnight accommodation; temporary buildings ≤28 days. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25; doubled for unauthorized work after order. | 2026-10-18 |
| Fundy-St. Martins Village |
Village of Fundy-St. Martins By-law No. 14 (Building By-law) | permit required for: Construction, locating, relocating, altering, repairing, replacing, demolishing, or changing use of a building or structure. · exemptions: Accessory building not greater than 55 m² not for overnight accommodation; construction-site building; building not greater than 58.06 m² for overnight accommodation; temporary building 28 days. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 base fee plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25 flat fee. | 2026-10-18 |
| Grand Bay-Westfield Town |
By-law No. PD-011 Building By-law (Town of Grand Bay-Westfield)
adopted 2023-11-27 |
permit required for: building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering, or replacing of a building or structure · exemptions: re-roofing, painting, plaster repairs, drywall patching, window replacement of the same size or smaller, insulating, floor replacement, wallpapering, or replacing existing exterior cladding for residential properties only · permit fees: Based on estimated construction cost; building permit $25.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000; demolition permit $25.00 | 2026-10-23 |
| Grand Falls Town |
Arrêté Z-1 / By-Law Z-1: Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings | permit required for: Work (building, altering, structurally altering, locating/relocating, repairing/replacing, changing occupancy) requires a valid building permit or phased building permit. · exemptions: In buildings with max two dwellings/accessory buildings: non-structural repairs ≤$1,000; re-roofing; gutters/downspouts/storm doors/windows/shutters; same-type interior/overhead doors; painting/plaster/drywall; interior floor/wall coverings; cosmetic trim; kitchen/bath cabinets; existing chimney repair. · permit fees: Application fees listed in Schedule B; construction estimate based on rates in Schedule A; administrative fee added to applicable permit category fee. | 2026-10-23 |
| Grand-Bouctouche Town |
Arrêté no 2008-07 Arrêté de construction de la ville de Bouctouche
adopted 2008-08-19 |
permit required for: Construire, transformer, agrandir, déplacer, démolir ou ajouter une construction ou une maison mobile; affiches, panneaux-réclame ou enseignes; excaver le sol et déblai/remblai de plus d'un mètre. · exemptions: Peinture, revêtement extérieur, toiture, changement de fenêtres et portes de même dimension, et tous travaux coûtant moins de deux cents cinquante (250$) dollars. · permit fees: 0 à 10 000,00$ = 25,00$; 10 001,00$ et plus = 3,00$ par portion de 1 000$ au-dessus de 10 000$; démolition 50,00$; enseignes 50,00$; excavation 1 000,00$/année. | 2026-10-23 |
| Hampton Town |
By-Law No. HAM-2024-19 Building By-Law (Town of Hampton)
adopted 2024-10-08 |
permit required for: Constructing (including alteration/repair) a building or structure; changing use/occupancy. · exemptions: Overnight accommodation ≤30 m² (Rural ≤58 m²); accessory building ≤55 m²; accessory structure <600 mm; fences; solar panels; temporary building/garage; maintenance. · permit fees: Estimated value of construction based on established construction costs per Hampton Annual Rates Schedule. | 2026-10-23 |
| Hanwell Rural community |
By-Law No. 09-2015 A By-Law to Regulate Buildings and Structures
adopted 2015-01-18 |
permit required for: Building, locating or relocating, demolishing, Altering, replacing or change of use of a building. · exemptions: Roof covering, painting, plaster/drywall repairs, same/smaller window replacement excluding bedroom windows, retaining walls <1 m, recreation structures, fences, decks/stairs <$1000, paving/landscaping. · permit fees: Development Permit $50; Building Permit $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of total estimated cost of construction including labour and materials. | 2026-10-18 |
| Hartland Town |
Town of Hartland Building By-Law No. B-48
adopted 2009-03-09 |
permit required for: building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering or replacement of a building or structure · exemptions: work valued at less than $1,500 on a building with maximum of z dwelling units; non-structural repairs; repairing existing decks, verandas, landings or stairs; eavestroughing, downspouts, storm windows/doors; cosmetic decorations · permit fees: Schedule: (a) $0 to $5,000: $25; (b) $5,001 to $15.00: $50; (c) over $15,001: $50 plus $3.00 per $1000 or part thereof | 2026-10-23 |
| Hautes-Terres Town |
Arrêté no 2024-01 Arrêté de construction des Hautes-Terres
adopted 2024-02-27 |
permit required for: Tous travaux visés au paragraphe 6(1) : édification, implantation/réimplantation, démolition, remplacement ou modification d'un bâtiment, construction, structure ou combinaison. · exemptions: Peinture, isolation, changement de portes/fenêtres sans modifier structure/emplacement, réparation finition intérieure, clôture, poulailler secondaire, installation temporaire, surfaces non habitables. · permit fees: 5,00 $ pour chaque tranche de 1 000 $ du coût estimatif total incluant matériaux et main-d'œuvre; démolition 25,00 $. | 2026-10-18 |
| McAdam Village |
By-Law No. 61 — A By-law Respecting Building | — | 2026-10-18 |
| Memramcook Village |
Arrêté no 55 — Arrêté de construction (Building By-law)
adopted 2023-09-13 |
permit required for: A person shall not undertake or continue any work unless a permit has been issued under this by-law. · exemptions: Non-material work listed in s. 4.1, including maintenance, painting, flooring, cabinets, certain re-roofing, doors, decking, drywall, wallpaper, gutters, storm doors, trim, fascia/soffit, and Regulation 2021-2 s.5 buildings. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost, based on the Southeast Regional Service Commission cost calculator; demolition permit: $25; double if work began before permit. | 2026-10-18 |
| Miramichi City |
By-Law No. 126 City of Miramichi Building By-law (Arrete de construction no 126)
adopted 2023-09-19 |
permit required for: Construction work requires a building permit; demolition work requires a demolition permit. · permit fees: $7.00 per $1,000 (min $50.00) for residential up to two dwelling units; $8.00 per $1,000 (min $100.00) for other; demolition $25.00; doubled if work commenced before permit. · administered by: Building inspector | 2026-10-23 |
| Moncton City |
By-Law Z-422 Building By-law (Arrete de construction), consolidated incl. Z-422.1
adopted 2022-12-19 |
exemptions: Maintenance of heating, ventilation or electrical equipment; painting; replacement of baseboards, window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; specified repairs for single/two-unit dwellings; buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2 · permit fees: Greater of $25.00 or amount per $1,000 or part thereof of total estimated costs, as determined by Council in Fees and Charges By-Law · fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law | 2026-10-25 |
| Nackawic-Millville Rural community |
Town of Nackawic Building By-law No. B-1
adopted 2014-03-17 |
permit required for: Building, locating, relocating, demolishing, altering, replacing or change of use of a building. · exemptions: On max two-dwelling-unit structures: re-roofing, painting, plaster/drywall repairs, same/smaller window replacement (not bedroom), retaining walls <1 m, recreation structures, insulating, cosmetic work, fences <2.4 m, decks/stairs <$1000. · permit fees: Building Permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of total estimated cost (labour and materials); Development Permit: $5 per $1,000; if both, only Building Permit fee. | 2026-10-18 |
| Neguac Village |
Arrêté 07-2022 — Arrêté de construction de Neguac
adopted 2022-05-30 |
permit required for: Travaux d'édification, d'implantation ou réimplantation, de démolition, de remplacement ou de modification d'un bâtiment, d'une construction, d'une structure ou combinaison. · exemptions: Peinture, isolation, changement de portes/fenêtres sans modifier dimensions/emplacement, réparation finition intérieure, remplacement revêtement extérieur (sauf maçonnerie), clôture, installation temporaire, poulailler secondaire. · permit fees: Permis de construction : 5,00 $ par tranche de 1 000 $ du coût estimatif total incluant matériaux et main-d'œuvre; permis de démolition : 25,00 $. | 2026-10-18 |
| New Maryland Village |
Village of New Maryland Building By-law No. 06-2022
adopted 2022-07-20 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Oromocto Town |
Town of Oromocto Building By-law No. 613
adopted 2024-10-17 |
permit required for: Work or change of use unless a valid building permit has been issued. · exemptions: Non-structural repairs/maintenance; heating/ventilation/electrical maintenance; recreational structures; flag poles; retaining walls <1.2 m; signs; public works; painting; floor covering; interior doors; etc. · permit fees: Minimum $50; permit fee = SI × A, where SI is service index classification and A is floor area in square metres; flat fees also apply. | 2026-10-23 |
| Riverview Town |
Building By-Law 300-11 (Town of Riverview)
adopted 2023-04-11 |
permit required for: Undertake or continue any work (construct or demolish a building or material part) unless a permit has been issued; change of use/occupancy classification. · exemptions: Non-material work: maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical equipment, painting, baseboards/window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; certain single/two-unit dwelling repairs; buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2 s. 5. · permit fees: Single/two-unit/semi-detached dwellings, residential repairs/additions and accessory buildings: $6 per $1,000 estimated construction cost (based on Southeast Regional Service Commission cost calculator), minimum $25; all other construction: $7.50 per $1,000 estimated cost, minimum $25; demolition permit: $25; double fee if work begun before permit. | 2026-10-23 |
| Rivière-du-Nord Town |
Arrêté No. 012-00-2026 — Arrêté de construction de Rivière-du-Nord
adopted 2026-02-17 |
permit required for: Travaux d'édifier, construire, implanter ou réimplanter, démolir, modifier, modifier structurellement, réparer ou remplacer un bâtiment, une construction, une structure ou toute combinaison de ces activités. · exemptions: Peinture, isolation, changement de portes/fenêtres sans modifier dimensions/emplacement, réparation finition intérieure résidentielle, remplacement revêtement extérieur (sauf maçonnerie), poulailler secondaire, installation temporaire, surfaces non habitables (exceptions). · permit fees: 5,00 $ pour chaque tranche de 1 000 $ du coût estimatif total incluant les matériaux et la main-d'œuvre; permis de démolition 25,00 $. | 2026-10-18 |
| Rothesay Town |
Building By-law 4-99 Schedule A - Fees (amended Feb 2012)
+1 more adopted 2012-02-13 |
permit fees: All buildings >$1000: $7.25/$1000; storage shed up to $1000: $20; fences up to $1000: $20, >$1000: $5.00/$1000; electrical permits: $20; demolition/relocation: $500. · fines: fees prescribed above shall be tripled · permit required for: building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering, renovating or replacing of a building or structure | 2026-10-23 |
| Shediac Town |
Building By-law No. 25-46 / Arrêté de construction no 25-46 (Town of Shediac)
adopted 2025-07-07 |
permit required for: building, locating or relocating, demolishing, structural altering or replacing of a building or structure · permit fees: $50 plus $10 per thousand dollars of total estimated cost set out by the commission; $25.00 demolition; $50.00 renewal; half fee if issued before work commences · administered by: Building Inspector | 2026-10-23 |
| Southern Victoria Village |
By-law No. 16, Building By-law (Village of Perth-Andover)
adopted 1973-06-11 |
permit fees: $1 if total estimated cost not exceeding $500; $5 if exceeding $500. · administered by: Building Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Strait Shores Rural community |
Building By-law No. 2023-07 — Strait Shores | permit required for: Any work (construct or demolish a building or material part) unless a permit is issued; change of use requires a building permit. · exemptions: Non-material work: maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical, painting, baseboards/window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; certain single/two-unit dwelling repairs; buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 estimated construction cost (Southeast Regional Service Commission calculator); demolition: $25; double if work begun before permit. | 2026-10-18 |
| Tantramar Town |
By-law No. 266, A By-law Relating to Buildings in the Town of Sackville
adopted 2019-04-08 |
permit required for: A person shall not undertake or continue any work unless a permit has been issued pursuant to this by-law. · exemptions: Electrical Waiver; maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical equipment; recreational structures; retaining walls under 1 m; specified repairs in single-unit dwellings/accessory buildings. · permit fees: Residential: $25 for $1-$999; over $1,000 = $25 + $5 per $1,000. All other: $25 for $1-$999; over $1,000 = $25 + $7.50 per $1,000. Doubles if application after work begun. | 2026-10-23 |
| Three Rivers Village |
By-Law No. 2023-05 — Building By-Law | permit required for: Any work, meaning construct or demolish a building or material part; also change of use with respect to occupancy classification. · exemptions: Maintenance of heating/ventilation/electrical equipment, painting, baseboards/window casings, flooring, built-in furniture; certain single/two-unit dwelling repairs; buildings exempt under Regulation 2021-2 s.5. · permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost, based on Southeast Regional Service Commission cost calculator; demolition permit: $25; double if work begun before permit. | 2026-10-18 |
| Tracy Village |
Village of Tracy Building By-law No. 30
adopted 2013-11-25 |
permit required for: Building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering, replacing or change of use of a building. · exemptions: Re-roofing; painting; plaster repairs; drywall patching; window replacement (excluding bedroom); retaining walls <1 m; recreation structures; insulating; cosmetic decorations; fences <2.4 m; deck repairs <$1000. · permit fees: Development Permit $50.00; Building Permit $25.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 of total estimated cost of construction including labour and materials. | 2026-10-18 |
| Île-de-Lamèque Town |
Arrêté n° 17 - Arrêté de construction de l'Île-de-Lamèque
adopted 2026-02-17 |
permit required for: Tous travaux visés au paragraphe 6(1) : édification, implantation ou réimplantation, démolition, remplacement ou modification d'un bâtiment, construction, structure ou combinaison. · exemptions: Peinture, isolation, finition intérieure résidentielle, portes/fenêtres sans changement dimensions/emplacement, revêtement extérieur (unifamiliale/bifamiliale sauf maçonnerie), clôture, poulailler secondaire, installation temporaire, surfaces non habitables (exceptions). · permit fees: 5,00 $ pour chaque tranche de 1 000 $ du coût estimatif total incluant les matériaux et la main-d'œuvre; permis de démolition : 25,00 $. | 2026-10-23 |
Nothing on file for building permits
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Checked, nothing adopted (20) — Beaurivage (2026-10-23), Beausoleil (2026-10-18), Butternut Valley (2026-10-18), Eastern Charlotte (2026-10-18), Five Rivers (2026-10-18), Grand Lake (2026-10-18), Grand Manan (2026-10-18), Harvey (2026-10-18), Haut-Madawaska (2026-10-23), Maple Hills (2026-10-18), Miramichi River Valley (2026-10-18), Nashwaak (2026-10-18), Quispamsis (2026-10-23), Saint John (2026-10-23), Saint-Quentin (2026-10-23), Sussex (2026-10-23), Tracadie (2026-10-23), Valley Waters (2026-10-18), Vallée-des-Rivières (2026-10-23), Woodstock (2026-10-23).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (14) — Alnwick, Bois-Joli, Campbellton, Central York, Heron Bay, Kedgwick, Lakeland Ridges, Nouvelle-Arcadie, Saint Andrews, Salisbury, Shippagan, St. Stephen, Sunbury-York South, Tobique Valley.
No bylaws published online (2, verified negatives) — Campobello Island, Upper Miramichi.