Building permits — Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, building permit rules are set by Town of Bonavista Development Regulations 2014-2024 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Development, advertisements, and subdivision require permits; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. Exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 63 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. Permit fees: Flat fees for listed permits; commercial buildings: $150.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000.00 over $20,000.00.
Town of Bonavista Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Development, advertisements, and subdivision require permits; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision.
Advertisements listed in Regulation 63 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority.
Regulation 63
authority
Town Council of Bonavista (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority.
Schedule A 'AUTHORITY'; Schedule A 'INSPECTOR'
scout note
No separate building by-law found; the Development Regulations are the instrument requiring a permit before any development (including erecting or altering a building). Permit required for any development; standards of the Building Code and any Building Regulations apply.
Town of Bonavista Tax Rates & Fees 2024 (Building Permit fees)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Building permits are listed for storage shed, fencing, patio/deck, residential building, commercial buildings, demolition, business, concession/food truck/vendor, circus/concert/event, directional signage, excavation/backfilling, and extensions.
Building Permits
fee basis
Flat fees for listed permits; commercial buildings: $150.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000.00 over $20,000.00.
Building Permits; Commercial Buildings New & Extensions
scout note
Building permit fee schedule: storage shed $50, deck $25, fencing $25, residential building permit $100, extension $75, demolition $25, commercial $150 plus $2 per $1,000 over $20,000.
Permit Applications & Forms (incl. Do I Need a Permit?)
Town page listing Development and Building Application, accessory building application, permit fee info and a Do I Need a Permit guide: permit needed to construct, add to, move or remove a building or structure.