Building permits across Newfoundland and Labrador
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
174 of 274 municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point Town |
Town of Anchor Point Development Regulations, 2023-33
adopted 2023-08-24 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Appleton Town |
Town of Appleton Development Regulations 2017-2027 | permit required for: All development and all subdivision (severance) of land; a permit is required for accessory uses and accessory buildings. · exemptions: A permit is not required for any residential garden or home gardening that does not involve permanent structures, on-site sales, or keeping of animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Arnold's Cove Town |
Town of Arnold's Cove Development Regulations (2010) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping or creation of a garden and similar activity, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town; Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Avondale Town |
Town of Avondale Development Regulations 2019-2029 | permit required for: All development and all subdivision (severance) of land within the Planning Area must have a permit issued by Council. · exemptions: Works affecting only the interior of a building; residential garden/home gardening without permanent structures, sales, or animals; soil removal/deposit under 125 m3. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Badger Town |
Town of Badger Development Regulations 2015-25 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless Council has issued a permit for the development. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Council or its designated staff; any official authorized by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Baie Verte Town |
Town of Baie Verte Development Regulations 2022-2032
adopted 2022-09-08 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance, change of use, construction of a building, access, signs, parking trailers/vehicles for sale/office/living accommodation, and accessory uses/buildings. · exemptions: Maintenance/alterations affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/local authority works; incidental courtyard use; residential market garden/home gardening without permanent structures, sales, or animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Bauline Town |
Town of Bauline Development Regulations 2024-2034
adopted 2024-12-17 |
permit required for: Development permit for any development; building permit for each building in a subdivision. · fees set in: Council · administered by: Council; inspectors/town employees appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Bay Bulls Town |
Town of Bay Bulls Development Regulations 2014-2024 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit has been issued; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in s. 67 may be erected/displayed without application; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 m3 or part of approved project no development permit. · administered by: Council of the Town of Bay Bulls (Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Bay Roberts Town |
Town of Bay Roberts Development Regulations 2010-2020
+1 more |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Development permit not required for soil removal/deposit or grading if part of approved project or affects less than 125 cubic meters. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as required by the Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Belleoram Town |
Town of Belleoram Development Regulations 2010 | permit required for: Development within Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain maintenance/repair by authorities; incidental courtyard use. · administered by: Town of Belleoram (Town); Inspector. | 2026-10-18 |
| Birchy Bay Town |
Town of Birchy Bay Development Regulations 1995-2005 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements under s. 63; development excludes interior-only works, highway/utility maintenance, and incidental dwelling-curtilage use. · fees set in: Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Bishop's Falls Town |
Town of Bishop's Falls Development Regulations 2015-2025 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; application for a permit must be approved and issued by Council. · exemptions: Grubbing/fill/landscape alteration, passive recreation, agricultural/forestry clearing, septic systems approved by Services NL, conservation uses; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 cubic metres or approved project. · administered by: Council; may delegate to Town Manager/Town Clerk; no Building Inspector on staff; designated staff/inspectors may enter. | 2026-10-18 |
| Bonavista Town |
Town of Bonavista Tax Rates & Fees 2024 (Building Permit fees)
+1 more |
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. · administered by: Town Council of Bonavista (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Botwood Town |
Town of Botwood Development Regulations 2020-2030
adopted 2021-10-06 |
permit required for: All development including subdivision; construction, building, engineering, mining, signs, trailer parking; accessory uses/buildings. · exemptions: Maintenance/improvement/alteration affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/local authority works; incidental courtyard use; residential market garden/home gardening without permanent structures, on-site sales, or animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Brigus Town |
Town of Brigus Development Regulations (CBCL, June 2012)
adopted 2012-09-04 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Council. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway authority road maintenance; local authority/statutory undertaker works; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: Schedule of fees as required by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Bryant's Cove Town |
Town of Bryant's Cove Development Regulations 2021-2031 | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Bryant's Cove); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Buchans Town |
Town of Buchans Development Regulations
adopted 2012-10-29 |
permit required for: Development within Planning Area requires a permit; building permit required for each building erected in a subdivision. · exemptions: Development excludes interior maintenance/improvement not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/utility maintenance; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Burgeo Town |
Town of Burgeo Development Regulations | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · exemptions: Development excludes interior-only works, certain highway/utility maintenance, and incidental dwelling curtilage use. · fees set in: Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Burin Town |
Town of Burin Development Regulations | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway authority road maintenance; utility inspection/repair; incidental use within dwelling curtilage. · administered by: Council of the Town of Burin | 2026-10-18 |
| Cape Broyle Town |
Town of Cape Broyle Development Regulations 2024-2034
adopted 2024-02-20 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance of land, construction of a building, erection of a sign, and accessory uses/buildings, must have a permit. · exemptions: Interior alterations not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/local authority maintenance; incidental courtyard use; small-scale home gardens/household pets; 1-2 boarders. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Cape St. George Town |
Town of Cape St. George Development Regulations | permit required for: A separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in the area of a subdivision · administered by: Town | 2026-10-18 |
| Carbonear Town |
Town of Carbonear Development Regulations 2025
adopted 2025-08-12 |
permit required for: Development or subdivision of land; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Commercial instruction of 1–2 students; personal office/studio not visited by public; small residential swimming pools; exempt signage; primary façade wall signs for approved new buildings. · permit fees: Application fees in conformance with the fee matrix adopted by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Carmanville Town |
Town of Carmanville Development Regulations | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Carmanville | 2026-10-18 |
| Cartwright, Labrador Town |
Town of Cartwright Development Regulations 2024
adopted 2023-12-06 |
permit required for: Development or subdivision of land; separate permit for each building proposed to be erected. · exemptions: Interior/exterior renovations not changing use, volume, dimensions, or dwelling units (except heritage); personal offices/studios; instruction of one student; exempt signage. · fees set in: fee schedule adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Centreville-Wareham-Trinity Town |
Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity Development Regulations 2013-23 | permit required for: A building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed in the area of the subdivision. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Council; any official authorized by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Channel-Port aux Basques Town |
Channel-Port aux Basques Development Regulations 2019-2029
+1 more adopted 2020-02-26 |
permit required for: any Development within the Planning Area controlled by these Regulations · exemptions: Development excludes interior maintenance/alterations, highway authority road works, utility works, incidental dwelling courtyard use · permit fees: as Council may determine | 2026-10-18 |
| Chapel Arm Town |
Town of Chapel Arm Development Regulations 2017
adopted 2018-01-10 |
permit required for: Development; each building/structure in a subdivision; subdivision of land; erecting/displaying advertisements. · exemptions: Removal, deposit, or grading of soil/sand/gravel/rock/aggregate if part of approved development project or affects less than 125 cubic metres; certain advertisements. · administered by: Council of the Town of Chapel Arm | 2026-10-18 |
| Charlottetown Town |
Town of Charlottetown Development Regulations (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; advertisements; subdivision; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Development excludes interior maintenance/improvement not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain advertisements (Reg. 63) need no application. · administered by: Council of the Community of Charlottetown (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Clarenville Town |
Town of Clarenville Permit Regulations (Section 414 Municipalities Act, 1999)
adopted 1997-08-18 |
permit required for: Any construction. · permit fees: Permit fees calculated in accordance with the Permit Rates Policy as set by Council. · fees set in: Permit Rates Policy as set by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Clarke's Beach Town |
Town of Clarke's Beach Development Regulations 2022-2032
adopted 2022-09-13 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance, accessory uses and accessory buildings, within the Municipal Planning area must have a permit issued by Council. · exemptions: A permit is not required for residential market garden or home gardening that does not involve permanent structures, on-site sales, or keeping of animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Colinet Town |
Building By-Law, Municipality of Colinet
adopted 2025-05-06 |
permit required for: New construction, extensions, additions, structural changes affecting loadbearing structures, relocation of existing buildings; repairs/renovations; demolition; fences, retaining walls, driveways, walkways, steps, parking areas, landscaping changes. · fees set in: Fee Structure adopted by Council · administered by: Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Colliers Town |
Town of Colliers Development Regulations 2001 (consolidated Nov 17, 2015) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Colliers | 2026-10-18 |
| Come By Chance Town |
Town of Come By Chance Development Regulations (gazetted Jan 10, 2003) | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area, except where otherwise provided, unless a permit has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Signs listed in Regulation 70; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 m3 or part of approved project. · fees set in: Schedule of fees as required by the Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Conception Bay South Town |
Town of Conception Bay South Development Regulations 2011-2021 (consolidated to Jan 30, 2026) | administered by: Authority (municipal council); Inspector appointed by Town | 2026-10-18 |
| Conception Harbour Town |
Town of Conception Harbour Development Regulations 2014-2024 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in s. 67 may be erected/displayed without application; Schedule A excludes certain interior, road, utility, and incidental courtyard works from 'development'. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Conception Harbour); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Cormack Town |
Cormack Development Regulations (consolidated to July 22, 2014) | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit is issued by the Town; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior, highway maintenance, inspecting/repairing sewers/mains/pipes/cables, and incidental courtyard use of a dwelling are excluded from 'development'. · administered by: Town (Council of the Town of Cormack); inspectors appointed by the Town. | 2026-10-18 |
| Corner Brook City |
City of Corner Brook Building By-law
adopted 2008-04-21 |
permit required for: design, construct, erect, alter, reconstruct, change, extend or repair a Building · administered by: Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Cow Head Town |
Town of Cow Head Development Regulations (consolidated April 20, 2015)
adopted 1988-01-29 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway authority road maintenance; utility inspection/repair; incidental dwelling-curtilage use. · administered by: Council of the Town of Cow Head | 2026-10-18 |
| Cox's Cove Town |
Town of Cox's Cove Development Regulations, 2019-2029
adopted 2020-07-16 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance, must have a permit issued by Council; development includes building, engineering, mining, material change, access, signs, construction, parking trailers. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; soil removal affecting less than 125 m3; residential market/home gardening without permanent structures, sales, animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Cupids Town |
Town of Cupids Development Regulations 2014 (adoption copy Sept 17, 2015) | permit required for: Any development requires a permit from the Town; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping or creation of a garden, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town (Council of the Town of Cupids); Inspectors appointed by the Town. | 2026-10-18 |
| Eastport Town |
Town of Eastport Development Regulations (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations 2011-21)
adopted 2009-06-10 |
permit required for: A separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · administered by: Council (permits); Inspector (inspections) | 2026-10-18 |
| Elliston Town |
Town of Elliston Development Regulations 2018-2028
adopted 2018-09-12 |
permit required for: Development requires a permit; each building in a subdivision requires a separate building permit. · exemptions: Signs listed in Regulation 7.8 may be erected or displayed without application to Council. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Embree Town |
Town of Embree Development Regulations 2021-2031
adopted 2021-03-23 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in s. 67 may be erected/displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Embree; inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Englee Town |
Town of Englee Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (Development Regulations) | permit required for: Any development; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Englee | 2026-10-18 |
| Fermeuse Town |
Town of Fermeuse Development Regulations, 2016 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Council. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway authority road maintenance; local authority sewer/pipe repairs; incidental courtyard use. · administered by: Council of the Town of Fermeuse | 2026-10-18 |
| Ferryland Town |
Town of Ferryland Development Regulations 2011-2021 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area, except where otherwise provided, requires a permit issued by Council. · fees set in: Schedule of fees as required by Council · administered by: Council of the Town of Ferryland | 2026-10-18 |
| Flatrock Town |
Town of Flatrock Development Regulations 2015-2025
adopted 2016-08-01 |
permit required for: A separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Flatrock (Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Flower's Cove Town |
Town of Flowers Cove Development Regulations 2016-2026
adopted 2017-05-09 |
permit required for: Any development requires a permit; a separate building permit is required for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: The Authority (Council of the Town of Flowers Cove) and its inspectors. | 2026-10-18 |
| Fogo Island Town |
Town of Fogo Island Development Regulations 2015-2025
adopted 2015-06-02 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Fogo Island); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Forteau Town |
Community of Forteau Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (1989) | permit required for: Development; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements under s.63; development excludes interior maintenance, road/utility works. · administered by: Council of the Community of Forteau (the 'Authority') | 2026-10-18 |
| Fortune Town |
Town of Fortune Development Regulations (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations), in effect 2014 | permit required for: A separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in the area of a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Fortune (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Gambo Town |
Building By-Law | — | 2026-10-18 |
| Gander Town |
Town of Gander Development Regulations 2019-2029 (consolidated Jan 2025) | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by Council. · exemptions: Clearing of trees and vegetation to prepare a lot for development may be permitted without a development or building permit. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Garnish Town |
Town of Garnish Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted 2015-08-31 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Garnish; inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Gillams Town |
Town of Gillams Development Regulations 2017-2027
adopted 2019-07-03 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook Town |
Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted 2016-01-11 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area requires a permit; a separate building permit is required for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in the bylaw may be erected or displayed without application; development excludes interior maintenance/improvements and certain utility/road works. · administered by: The Council of the Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook (the Authority); inspectors are appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Glenwood Town |
Town of Glenwood Development Regulations (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations)
adopted 1991-04-30 |
permit required for: Development; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Glenwood) | 2026-10-18 |
| Glovertown Town |
Town of Glovertown Development Regulations 2010-2020 | permit required for: Any development within Planning Area requires a permit; separate building permit for each building erected in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 88 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Glovertown (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Grand Bank Town |
Town of Grand Bank Development Regulations 2012-2022
adopted 2012-12-10 |
permit required for: Development, including building operations, unless a permit has been issued; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Development excludes interior maintenance/improvement, road maintenance, utility inspections/repairs, and incidental dwelling courtyard use. · administered by: Council of the Town of Grand Bank (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor Town |
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Development Regulations 2022-2032 | permit required for: construct a new building, or construct an addition or renovation to an existing building · administered by: Building Inspector · fines: $50.00 if paid no later than seven (7) days; $75.00 if paid after seven but not later than fourteen (14) days; $100 penalty upon conviction | 2026-10-18 |
| Hampden Town |
Town of Hampden Development Regulations 2020
adopted 2021-03-09 |
permit required for: Any development within the Municipal Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in s. 67 may be erected/displayed without application; permits not required for small pets and small birds up to limits. · administered by: Council of the Town of Hampden (Authority); does not provide building inspection services. | 2026-10-18 |
| Hant's Harbour Town |
Town of Hants Harbour Municipal Regulations - section 6 Permit Regulations | permit required for: Any construction; commercial new construction or extensions require permit and all government approvals. · fees set in: Council annually at budget proceedings · administered by: Town office; Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay Town |
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Building and Occupancy Regulations, 2013
adopted 2013-12-17 |
permit required for: All new construction; extensions, additions, repair, relocation, and demolition of existing Buildings; and construction, relocation and repair of a fence. · administered by: Council or its designate | 2026-10-18 |
| Harbour Breton Town |
Town of Harbour Breton Development Regulations 2016-2026
adopted 2016-06-07 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Signs listed in s. 69; development excludes interior alterations, certain highway/utility works, and incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Harbour Grace Town |
Town of Harbour Grace Development Regulations 2024-2034 | permit required for: Development within the Municipal Planning Area; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/utility maintenance; incidental dwelling-house courtyard use. · fees set in: Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview Town |
Harbour Main - Chapel's Cove - Lakeview Development Regulations 2016
adopted 2016-10-26 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by Council. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance or use; certain highway/utility maintenance; incidental courtyard use. · administered by: Council of the Town of Harbour Main - Chapel's Cove - Lakeview | 2026-10-18 |
| Hawke's Bay Town |
Town of Hawkes Bay Land Use Zoning, Subdivision & Advertisement Regulations (Development Regulations) | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Hawkes Bay); Inspector appointed by Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Heart's Content Town |
Town of Heart's Content Development Regulations 2023-2033
adopted 2023-12-19 |
permit required for: Development; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Council or its designated staff; authorized officials for inspections | 2026-10-18 |
| Heart's Delight-Islington Town |
Town of Heart's Delight-Islington Development Regulations 2015
adopted 2015-09-23 |
permit required for: Development; filling-in or excavation; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: ordinary landscaping or creation of a garden unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body · administered by: Town; Inspector appointed by the Town | 2026-10-18 |
| Hermitage-Sandyville Town |
Hermitage-Sandyville Development Regulations 2011
adopted 2011-12-13 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping of a property or the creation of a garden and similar activity unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town; Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Holyrood Town |
Holyrood Development Regulations 2014-2024
+1 more |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area unless a permit has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 67 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Holyrood | 2026-10-18 |
| Hughes Brook Town |
Hughes Brook Development Regulations (consolidated Feb 25, 2015) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements in Regulation 63 may be erected/displayed without application; 'development' excludes interior alterations, road maintenance, utility repairs, incidental dwelling curtilage use. · administered by: Council of the Community of Hughes Brook (the 'Authority'); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Humber Arm South Town |
Town of Humber Arm South Development Regulations 2021-2031
adopted 2022-09-13 |
permit required for: No person shall undertake a development except where Council has issued a permit; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Signs listed in s. 7.8 may be erected or displayed without application to Council. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Indian Bay Town |
Indian Bay Development Regulations 2019-2029
adopted 2019-09-09 |
permit required for: Except where otherwise stated in these Regulations, no person shall undertake a development except where Council has issued a permit for the development. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Municipal Council of the Town of Indian Bay | 2026-10-18 |
| Irishtown-Summerside Town |
Town of Irishtown-Summerside Development Regulations 2020-2030
adopted 2020-12-08 |
permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed for construction in the subdivision · administered by: Council; Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Isle aux Morts Town |
Town of Isle aux Morts Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (Development Regulations)
adopted 1989-11-15 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Isle aux Morts (the 'Authority') | 2026-10-18 |
| Kippens Town |
Town of Kippens Development Regulations 2023-33
adopted 2023-05-18 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| L'Anse-au-Clair Town |
Town of L'Anse au Clair Land Use Zoning, Subdivision & Advertisement Regulations 2019-2029 (Development Regulations)
adopted 2020-11-23 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Town Council of L'Anse au Clair (Authority); Inspector appointed by Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| L'Anse-au-Loup Town |
Town of L'Anse au Loup Land Use Zoning, Subdivision & Advertisement Regulations 2014-2024 (Development Regulations)
adopted 2015-11-02 |
permit required for: Development, including building operations; advertisement erection/display; land subdivision; each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 62 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Town Council of L'Anse au Loup (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| LaScie Town |
Town of La Scie Development Regulations | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of La Scie (the Authority) | 2026-10-18 |
| Labrador City Town |
Town of Labrador City Building Regulations, 2012
adopted 2012-07-17 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Lawn Town |
Town of Lawn Development Regulations 2018-2028
adopted 2020-07-08 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a written permit has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 72 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Lawn | 2026-10-18 |
| Leading Tickles Town |
Town of Leading Tickles Building Regulations (including Bed and Breakfast Establishments) | permit required for: New buildings, decks, fences, extensions, septic tank replacement/installation, outside renovations, moving a building, construction or digging. · exemptions: Interior renovations. · permit fees: Renovations $20.00; shed/Garage $50.00; New House Construction $100.00; New Commercial Construction $200.00; industrial/commercial $2.50 per $1000.00. | 2026-10-18 |
| Lewin's Cove Town |
Town of Lewin's Cove Development Regulations 2015-2025
adopted 2015-05-25 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Authority means the Council of the Town of Lewin's Cove; inspectors are appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Lewisporte Town |
Town of Lewisporte Development Regulations (gazetted 9 Sept 2005) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area requires a permit; in subdivisions, a separate building permit is required for each building proposed to be erected. · administered by: Council of the Town of Lewisporte | 2026-10-18 |
| Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Town |
Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Development Regulations 2021
adopted 2022-07-25 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any Development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the Development has been issued by Council. · exemptions: Development Permit not required for soil removal, deposit or grading if part of approved Development or affects less than 125 m3. · fees set in: annual Fee Schedule as adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights Town |
Town of Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights Development Regulations 2007-2017 | permit required for: a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision · administered by: Town | 2026-10-18 |
| Main Brook Town |
Town of Main Brook Development Regulations (1992) | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Anytown); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Makkovik Inuit community government |
Makkovik Inuit Community Government Development Regulations
adopted 2005-11-09 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless a permit is issued by the Authority. · administered by: Inuit Community Government of Makkovik | 2026-10-18 |
| Mary's Harbour Town |
Town of Mary's Harbour Development Regulations (1995-2005) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/utility maintenance; incidental dwelling curtilage use. · administered by: Council of the Community of Mary's Harbour (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Marystown Town |
Town of Marystown Development Regulations 2017-2027 | permit required for: All development and all subdivision (severance) of land within Planning Area must have a development permit issued by Council; accessory uses/buildings require a permit. · exemptions: No permit for soil removal/deposit/grading if part of approved development or <125 m3; no permit for residential garden/home gardening without permanent structures, sales, animals. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Massey Drive Town |
Town of Massey Drive Property Development By-Law
adopted 2025-03-11 |
permit required for: All new construction, extensions, additions, structural changes, floor layout changes, subsidiary units, relocation, demolition, repairs/renovations, fences, parking areas, clearing/grubbing. · permit fees: Fixed permit costs by category: Commercial $1,400.00; Residential $2,400; Development $25.00; Apartment $50.00; Garage $30.00; Shed $30.00; Business $50.00; Renovations $20.00; Patio/deck $20.00; Fence $20.00; Demolition $100.00. · administered by: Town Manager/Clerk | 2026-10-18 |
| McIvers Town |
Town of McIver's Development Regulations 2020-2030
adopted 2021-08-30 |
permit required for: All development including subdivision/severance of land within Municipal Planning Area must have a permit issued by Council. · exemptions: Residential market garden or home gardening not involving permanent structures, on-site sales, or keeping domestic pets (cats, dogs), except kennels. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Meadows Town |
Town of Meadows (2023-2033) Development Regulations
adopted 2023-06-12 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Millertown Town |
Town of Millertown (2024-2034) Development Regulations
adopted 2024-12-13 |
permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed for construction in the subdivision. · fees set in: a schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Council or its designated staff/agent; inspections by authorized official | 2026-10-18 |
| Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir Town |
Town of Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir (2017-2027) Development Regulations | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Milltown Head of Bay d'Espoir; inspector appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Ming's Bight Town |
Town of Ming's Bight (1998-2008) Development Regulations | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Interior-only alterations, highway/utility maintenance, and incidental dwelling curtilage use are excluded from development; certain advertisements are exempt. · administered by: Council of the Town of Ming's Bight (the Authority); inspectors report violations. | 2026-10-18 |
| Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines Town |
Town of Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines (2022-2032) Development Regulations
adopted 2022-12-12 |
permit required for: All development including subdivision/severance; construction of a building; erection of sign; access; parking trailer/vehicle for sale, office, or living accommodation · exemptions: Residential market garden or home gardening not involving permanent structures, on-site sales, or keeping domestic pets (except kennels) · fees set in: Annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Mount Moriah Town |
Town of Mount Moriah Building Regulations (2021) | permit required for: Erecting, constructing or repairing any building; moving a building to a new location. · administered by: Council issues permits; Inspector enforces and inspects. · fines: not exceeding one hundred dollars | 2026-10-18 |
| Mount Pearl City |
City of Mount Pearl Building Regulations 2019
adopted 2019-03-19 |
permit required for: New construction, extensions, placement, additions, structural changes, floor layout changes, relocation, repairs/renovations not exempt, retaining walls, driveways, walkways, steps, parking areas, service repairs. · fees set in: annual Schedule of Rates and Fees · administered by: Department of Community Development; City Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| New Perlican Town |
Town of New Perlican Development Regulations, 2023-2033
adopted 2023-08-17 |
permit required for: All development including subdivision (severance) of land; no site work (clearing or grubbing) until a development permit is issued. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/local authority maintenance; incidental dwelling courtyard use; residential market garden/home gardening without permanent structures or sales. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| New-Wes-Valley Town |
Town of New-Wes-Valley Development Specification By-Law (Building Specification By-Laws NECB) | permit required for: permit to develop, demolition, excavation or an Approval in Principle · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as established by Council · administered by: Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Norman's Cove-Long Cove Town |
Norman's Cove-Long Cove Development Regulations 2012-2022 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Council. · exemptions: Development excludes works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/local authority maintenance; incidental dwelling courtyard use. · fees set in: Schedule of fees as required by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Norris Arm Town |
Town of Norris Arm Development Regulations 2007-2017 | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Council; no Building Inspector; compliance with building codes is Applicant's responsibility. | 2026-10-18 |
| Norris Point Town |
Town of Norris Point Development Regulations 2024-2034
adopted 2024-04-30 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance, change of use, accessory uses/buildings; no site work (clearing/grubbing) until development permit issued. · exemptions: Maintenance/alterations affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; residential market garden/home gardening without permanent structures, on-site sales, or animals; 1-2 boarders. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| North River Town |
Town of North River Development Regulations | permit required for: Development requires a permit from the Authority; a separate building permit is required for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Community of North River | 2026-10-18 |
| North West River Town |
Town of North West River Development Regulations 2010-2020
adopted 2011-03-07 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area, unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of North West River (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Northern Arm Town |
Town of Northern Arm Development Regulations 2013-2023 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit has been issued by the Authority; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Northern Arm (the Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Pacquet Town |
Town of Pacquet Development Regulations 1999-2009 | permit required for: a separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision · administered by: The Authority (Council of the Town of Pacquet); Director or inspector may inspect | 2026-10-18 |
| Paradise Town |
Town of Paradise Development Regulations 2016 (consolidated June 2025) | permit required for: Development shall not be carried out unless Council has first issued a Building Permit; separate permit for each Building in a Subdivision. · exemptions: Accessory buildings up to 5.2 m2 do not require Council approval; greenhouses under 10 m2 do not require a building permit. · fees set in: annual Schedule of Fees as adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Parson's Pond Town |
Town of Parson's Pond Development Regulations 2019-2029
adopted 2020-06-03 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless expressly exempted; a permit must be issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping and vegetation of the surface of the land. · administered by: Council of the Town of Parson's Pond (the Authority); Authority does not provide building inspection services. | 2026-10-18 |
| Pasadena Town |
Town of Pasadena Development Regulations 2019-2029
adopted 2020-07-20 |
permit required for: All development, including subdivision/severance of land, must have a permit issued by Council. · exemptions: Maintenance/improvement/alteration affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; soil removal/deposit less than 125 m3 if part of approved project. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Peterview Town |
Town of Peterview Development Regulations 2010-2020 | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area requires a permit from the Authority; signs and subdivision also require permits. · exemptions: Development permit not required for soil removal/deposit/grading if part of approved project or affects less than 125 cubic metres; certain signs exempt under Regulation 69. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as required by the Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Town |
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Development Regulations 2014 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless a permit has been issued by Council. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain road, sewer, utility maintenance; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as established by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Pilley's Island Town |
Town of Pilley's Island Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (consolidated 2015) | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit has been issued; a separate building permit is required for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Certain advertisements may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority, including nameplates, farm/forestry/mining notice boards, church/school notice boards, and parking lot signs. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Community of Pilley's Island) | 2026-10-18 |
| Placentia Town |
Town of Placentia Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted 2015-11-06 |
permit required for: Development requires a permit; a separate building permit is required for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Interior alterations not affecting external appearance/use; certain road/utility works; incidental courtyard use; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 m3 or part of approved development. · administered by: Town Council of Placentia | 2026-10-18 |
| Point Leamington Town |
Town of Point Leamington Policy Manual 2025 (Buildings policy and Building Permit Fees)
adopted 2025-03-10 |
permit required for: Construction, reconstruction and excavation; no construction or digging may start unless a permit has been issued. · exemptions: Interior work on buildings unless the original purpose of the building is changed. · permit fees: Flat fees: Residential Repairs $10.00; Commercial Repairs $50.00; New Residential Construction $100.00; New Commercial Construction $200.00. | 2026-10-18 |
| Port Blandford Town |
Town of Port Blandford Development Regulations (1991-2001, readopted 2002)
adopted 2002-05-13 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Port Blandford | 2026-10-18 |
| Port Hope Simpson Town |
Town of Port Hope Simpson Development Regulations 1994-2004 | permit required for: Any development; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/utility maintenance; incidental use within dwelling curtilage. · fees set in: Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Port Rexton Town |
Town of Port Rexton Development Regulations 2023
adopted 2023-05-03 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit for the development has been issued by Council. · exemptions: Maintenance, improvement or alteration affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/local authority works; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as established by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Port Saunders Town |
Town of Port Saunders Development Regulations 2005-2015
adopted 2007-05-29 |
permit required for: No development within the Planning Area unless a permit is issued by the Authority; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Town Council of Port Saunders | 2026-10-18 |
| Port au Choix Town |
Town of Port au Choix Development Regulations 2015-2025 | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected on any of the proposed lots of the subdivision · fees set in: prescribed by the Authority · administered by: Town of Port au Choix | 2026-10-18 |
| Port au Port East Town |
Town of Port au Port East Development Regulations 2022-32 | — | 2026-10-18 |
| Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove Town |
Town of Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove Development Regulations 2019-29 | — | 2026-10-18 |
| Portugal Cove South Town |
Town of Portugal Cove South Development Regulations (adopted 22 Aug 2017)
adopted 2017-08-22 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Portugal Cove–St. Philip's Town |
Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Development Regulations 2014-2024 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building/structure on subdivided land. · exemptions: Removal of trees/vegetation; grubbing/fill/landscape alteration; passive recreation; agricultural/forestry clearing; driveway; septic system; conservation use; soil removal/deposit/grading under 125 m3 or part of approved project. · fees set in: Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Pouch Cove Town |
Town of Pouch Cove 2026 Fee Structure
+1 more |
permit fees: $2/sq. m. · permit required for: Development requires a permit; a separate building permit is required for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Pouch Cove (Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Raleigh Town |
Town of Raleigh Development Regulations 2019-2029
adopted 2019-06-19 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Raleigh | 2026-10-18 |
| Red Bay Town |
Town of Red Bay Development Regulations 2010-2020 | permit required for: Development within Planning Area; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 62 may be erected/displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Red Bay (Authority); Inspector appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Reidville Town |
Town of Reidville Development Regulations 2009
adopted 2009-05-11 |
permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Town; Inspector appointed by the Town | 2026-10-18 |
| Robert's Arm Town |
Town of Robert's Arm Development Regulations 2010-2020 | permit required for: Any development; advertisements; subdivision; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements exempt under Reg. 67; development excludes interior maintenance, highway/utility works, incidental dwelling use (Schedule A 'Development'). · permit fees: For Mineral Working: determined by Council to cover review, inspection, and reclamation-plan costs. | 2026-10-18 |
| Rocky Harbour Town |
Town of Rocky Harbour Development Regulations 2024
adopted 2025-04-01 |
permit required for: Any development within the Municipal Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Rocky Harbour (the Authority) | 2026-10-18 |
| Roddickton-Bide Arm Town |
Town of Roddickton - Bide Arm Development Regulations 2017-2027
adopted 2018-11-19 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area, unless otherwise provided; separate permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Roddickton - Bide Arm) | 2026-10-18 |
| Salmon Cove Town |
Building Permits By-Law (Town of Salmon Cove)
adopted 2025-02-18 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| Salvage Town |
Town of Salvage Development Regulations 2021-2031
adopted 2022-01-24 |
permit required for: Development, except where otherwise stated; separate building permit for each building proposed for construction in a subdivision. · fees set in: Schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Municipal Council of the Town of Salvage; Inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Sandy Cove Town |
Town of Sandy Cove Development Regulations 2009-2019 | permit required for: A separate building permit shall be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision. · administered by: Council issues permits; Inspector appointed by Council conducts inspections. | 2026-10-18 |
| Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove Town |
Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam's Cove Development Regulations 2011
adopted 2011-02-15 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping of a property or creation of a garden and similar activity, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town (Council); Inspector appointed by the Town or federal/provincial authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| South River Town |
Town of South River Development Regulations 2017-27
adopted 2017-11-15 |
permit required for: Any development in Planning Area unless otherwise provided; subdivision into two or more lots; signs; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Development exclusions: interior-only works, highway road maintenance, utility inspection/repair, incidental courtyard use; signs listed in Regulation 71. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Southern Harbour Town |
Town of Southern Harbour Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (Development Regulations) | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/utility maintenance; incidental use within dwelling curtilage. · administered by: Council of the Town of Southern Harbour (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Spaniard's Bay Town |
Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031
adopted 2021-10-18 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Spaniard's Bay (Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Springdale Town |
Town of Springdale Development Regulations 2015
adopted 2016-02-01 |
permit required for: a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision · administered by: Town | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Alban's Town |
Town of St. Alban's Development Regulations 2017
adopted 2017-06-06 |
permit required for: Any development within Planning Area unless otherwise provided; subdivision; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Certain advertisements listed in s. 34 may be erected or displayed without application to the Town. · administered by: Town (Council); Inspector appointed by Town. | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Anthony Town |
Town of St. Anthony Development Regulations 2017-2027
adopted 2017-06-27 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 67 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of St. Anthony | 2026-10-18 |
| St. George's Town |
Town of St. George's Development Regulations 2019-2029 (permit-to-develop clause serves as building permit rule)
adopted 2020-07-06 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless expressly exempted and a permit has been issued by the Authority. · exemptions: ordinary landscaping and vegetation of the surface of the land · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of St. George's); no building inspection services | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove Town |
Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove Development Regulations 2010 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping or creation of a garden, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town | 2026-10-18 |
| St. John's City |
City of St. John's Building By-Law 1438
+1 more adopted 2001-03-05 |
— | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Joseph's Town |
Town of St. Joseph's Development Regulations 2022-2032
adopted 2022-04-07 |
permit required for: All development including subdivision/severance; construction of a building; erection of sign; access; parking trailer/vehicle; accessory buildings. · exemptions: Residential market garden/home gardening without permanent structures, on-site sales, or domestic pets; works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway road maintenance; utility inspection/repair; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Lawrence Town |
Town of St. Lawrence Development Regulations 2012
adopted 2013-10-08 |
permit required for: Any development in the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping of a property or creation of a garden and similar activity, unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · administered by: Town; Inspector appointed by the Town. | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Lewis Town |
Town of St. Lewis Development Regulations 2015-25 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless Council has issued a permit; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/utility maintenance; incidental courtyard use. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| St. Pauls Town |
Town of St. Paul's Development Regulations (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations) | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building proposed to be erected in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Regulation 63; works affecting only interiors or not materially affecting external appearance/use; highway/utility maintenance; incidental dwelling-curtilage use. · administered by: Council of the Community of St. Paul's (the 'Authority'); Director or inspector. | 2026-10-18 |
| Steady Brook Town |
Town of Steady Brook Development Regulations 2010-2020 | permit required for: Development, signs, and subdivision require permits; no development except as provided unless a permit is issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Signs listed in s. 65 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · fees set in: Schedule of Fees as required by the Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Stephenville Town |
Town of Stephenville Development Regulations 2014 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping or creation of a garden unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body. · permit fees: For a mineral working, determined by the Town in an amount sufficient to cover review, inspection and reclamation costs. | 2026-10-18 |
| Stephenville Crossing Town |
Town of Stephenville Crossing Development Regulations 2021
adopted 2021-07-08 |
permit required for: Any development within the municipal planning area, unless expressly exempted, requires a permit issued by the Authority. · exemptions: Works affecting only a building's interior or not materially affecting external appearance or use; certain highway/utility works; incidental courtyard use. · administered by: The Authority (Council of the Town of Stephenville Crossing); inspectors appointed by the Authority; no building inspection services provided. | 2026-10-18 |
| Summerford Town |
Town of Summerford Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations (Development Regulations) | permit required for: Any development; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · exemptions: Works affecting only interior or not materially affecting external appearance/use; certain highway/utility maintenance; incidental use within dwelling curtilage. · fees set in: Set by the Authority | 2026-10-18 |
| Sunnyside Town |
Town of Sunnyside Development Regulations 2006-2016 | permit required for: Any development; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Town (Council of the Town of Sunnyside) | 2026-10-18 |
| Terra Nova Town |
Town of Terra Nova Development Regulations 2019-2029
adopted 2020-05-21 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · fees set in: schedule of fees adopted by Council · administered by: Council or its designated staff; any official authorized by Council; Inspector | 2026-10-18 |
| Torbay Town |
Town of Torbay Building By-laws (Rev 0, Motion RES-228-2026)
adopted 2026-08-10 |
permit required for: all new construction, extensions, placement, additions, structural changes, floor layout changes, relocation, non-exempt repairs/renovations, retaining walls, driveways, walkways, steps, parking areas, service repairs, demolition, re-grading/excavation · fees set in: Town of Torbay Tax and Fee Structure · administered by: Town; Planning & Development Department, Development Control Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer, Torbay Volunteer Fire Department | 2026-10-18 |
| Traytown Town |
Town of Traytown Development Regulations 2009
adopted 2009-06-10 |
permit required for: No person shall carry out any development unless a permit is issued by the Town; a separate building permit is required for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Town (Council of the Town of Traytown); inspectors appointed by the Town. | 2026-10-18 |
| Trinity Town |
Town of Trinity Development Regulations, 2024
adopted 2024-09-03 |
permit required for: Development or subdivision of land · exemptions: Renovations not changing volume/floor area/use; fences under 2.0 m outside Heritage; gardens; utilities; temporary greenhouses; antennas; exempt signage; home offices; RV habitation <=14 days · fees set in: fee schedule adopted by resolution of Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Trinity Bay North Town |
Trinity Bay North Development Regulations 2012-2022 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by Council. · exemptions: The following signs may be erected or displayed in the Planning Area without application to the Council · fees set in: Schedule of fees as required by Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Triton Town |
Town of Triton Development Regulations 2015-2025 | permit required for: Development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Triton; inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Trout River Town |
Town of Trout River Development Regulations 2014-2024
adopted 2016-01-12 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in s. 67 may be erected or displayed without application to the Authority. · administered by: Council of the Town of Trout River (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Twillingate Town |
Town of Twillingate Development Regulations 2021
adopted 2021-05-10 |
permit required for: Development or subdivision of land · exemptions: Renovations not changing volume/floor area/use; fences under 2 m; gardens; temporary buildings <=30 days; accessory buildings <10 m2; solar collectors; temporary RV habitation <=14 days · fees set in: fee schedule adopted by resolution of Council | 2026-10-18 |
| Upper Island Cove Town |
Town of Upper Island Cove Development Regulations 2011-2012
adopted 2012-04-02 |
permit required for: Any development; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Upper Island Cove (Authority); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Victoria Town |
Town of Victoria Development Regulations 2010
adopted 2011-01-24 |
permit required for: Development requires a permit; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Ordinary landscaping or garden creation unless likely to affect adjacent properties or a water body; advertisements listed in Regulation 34. · administered by: Town (Council of the Town of Victoria); inspectors. | 2026-10-18 |
| Wabana Town |
Town of Wabana Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement (Development) Regulations | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area; a separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · fees set in: required by the Authority · administered by: Council of the Town of Wabana (Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Wabush Town |
Building Regulations | — | 2026-10-18 |
| West St. Modeste Town |
Community of West St. Modeste Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement (Development) Regulations | permit required for: Each building proposed to be erected in the area of a subdivision · administered by: Council of the Community of West St. Modeste | 2026-10-18 |
| Whitbourne Town |
Town of Whitbourne Development Regulations 2013
adopted 2013-10-30 |
permit required for: Development shall not be carried out unless the Council has first issued a Permit to Develop. · fees set in: annual schedule of fees as adopted by the Council · administered by: Council and its designated official | 2026-10-18 |
| Winterland Town |
Town of Winterland Development Regulations 2014-2024 | permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; separate building permit for each building in a subdivision. · exemptions: Advertisements listed in Reg. 88; development excludes interior-only alterations, certain highway/utility works, and incidental dwelling-curtilage use. · administered by: Council of the Town of Winterland (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| Winterton Town |
Town Council of Winterton Municipal Regulations (Building)
adopted 2015-10-02 |
permit required for: Design, construct, erect, alter, reconstruct, change, extend or repair a Building. · permit fees: Fixed fees: General Repairs $20.00; Residential Construction $100.00; Commercial Extension $50.00; Commercial Construction $150.00; Residential Extension $50.00; Shed Construction $20.00; Demolition Permit $25.00. · administered by: Councillors issue permits; town clerk issues general repair, fencing, shed permits; no Town inspector. | 2026-10-18 |
| Witless Bay Town |
Town of Witless Bay Development Regulations 2013-2023 | permit required for: No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area unless a permit for the development has been issued by the Authority. · administered by: Authority (Council of the Town of Witless Bay); inspectors appointed by Council. | 2026-10-18 |
| Woody Point, Bonne Bay Town |
Town of Woody Point Development Regulations 2015-2025
adopted 2016-01-11 |
permit required for: Any development within the Planning Area unless otherwise provided; a separate building permit for each building proposed in a subdivision. · administered by: Council of the Town of Woody Point (the Authority); inspectors appointed by the Authority. | 2026-10-18 |
| York Harbour Town |
Town of York Harbour Development Regulations 2021
adopted 2021-09-01 |
permit required for: Any development within the municipal planning area, unless otherwise provided in these Regulations. · exemptions: Keeping of small animals in reasonable numbers as pets (accessory use) does not require a permit. · administered by: The Council of the Town of York Harbour (the Authority). | 2026-10-18 |
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 (2) — Deer Lake (2026-10-18), Old Perlican (2026-10-18).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (12) — Aquaforte, Bishop's Cove, Burnt Islands, Dover, Hare Bay, Hopedale, Lark Harbour, Nain, Rigolet, Rose Blanche-Harbour le Cou, Sandringham, Whiteway.
No bylaws published online (85, verified negatives) — Admirals Beach, Baine Harbour, Bay L'Argent, Baytona, Beachside, Bellburns, Bird Cove, Branch, Brent's Cove, Brighton, Burlington, Campbellton, Chance Cove, Change Islands, Coachman's Cove, Comfort Cove-Newstead, Conche, Cook's Harbour, Cottlesville, Crow Head, Daniel's Harbour, English Harbour East, Fleur de Lys, Fox Cove-Mortier, Fox Harbour, Frenchman's Cove, Gallants, Gaskiers-Point La Haye, Gaultois, George's Brook-Milton, Goose Cove East, Grand le Pierre, Greenspond, Happy Adventure, Heart's Desire, Howley, Jackson's Arm, Keels, King's Cove, King's Point, Lamaline, Little Bay, Little Bay East, Little Burnt Bay, Lord's Cove, Lourdes, Lumsden, Lushes Bight-Beaumont-Beaumont North, Middle Arm, Miles Cove, Morrisville, Musgrave Harbour, Musgravetown, Nipper's Harbour, Parkers Cove, Pinware, Point Lance, Point May, Point au Gaul, Point of Bay, Pool's Cove, Port Anson, Port Kirwan, Postville, Ramea, Red Harbour, Rencontre East, Renews-Cappahayden, River of Ponds, Riverhead, Rushoon, Seal Cove (Fortune Bay), Seal Cove (White Bay), South Brook, St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine, St. Brendan's, St. Bride's, St. Lunaire-Griquet, St. Mary's, St. Shott's, St. Vincent's-St. Stephen's-Peter's River, Terrenceville, Trepassey, Westport, Woodstock.
Unconfirmed (1, leads but nothing verified) — Bay de Verde.