Public notice (5 Dec 2022) of third reading on 12 Dec 2022 of Saint John's Building By-law BC-1, aligned with the Building Code Administration Act, effective 1 Jan 2023; adds updated construction estimates and demolition deposits.
Building permits — Saint John, New Brunswick
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
Saint John, New Brunswick has no building permits bylaw on record as of 2026-10-23. Public notice (5 Dec 2022) of third reading on 12 Dec 2022 of Saint John's Building By-law BC-1, aligned with the Building Code Administration Act, effective 1 Jan 2023; adds updated construction estimates and demolition deposits.
No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-23).
City page linking the Building By-Law (hosted on records.saintjohn.ca WebLink) and permit guidance.