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Building permits — Hampton, New Brunswick: By-Law No. HAM-2024-19 Building By-Law (Town of Hampton)

In the Town of Hampton, New Brunswick, building permit rules are set by By-Law No. HAM-2024-19 Building By-Law (Town of Hampton), verified 2026-10-23. Permit required for: Constructing (including alteration/repair) a building or structure; changing use/occupancy. Permit fees: Estimated value of construction based on established construction costs per Hampton Annual Rates Schedule. Fees set in: Hampton Annual Rates Schedule.

By-Law No. HAM-2024-19 Building By-Law (Town of Hampton) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Constructing (including alteration/repair) a building or structure; changing use/occupancy.	s. 10; s. 12
exemptions	Overnight accommodation ≤30 m² (Rural ≤58 m²); accessory building ≤55 m²; accessory structure <600 mm; fences; solar panels; temporary building/garage; maintenance.	s. 14
fee basis	Estimated value of construction based on established construction costs per Hampton Annual Rates Schedule.	s. 24
fees location	Hampton Annual Rates Schedule	s. 24
authority	Building Inspector	s. 17(b)

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Hampton building by-law under Local Governance Act and Building Code Administration Act: adopts National Building Code, permit system, fees ($25 plus $5 per $1,000 noted). Scanned PDF (OCR'd).