Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

Building permits — Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador: Town of Torbay Building By-laws (Rev 0, Motion RES-228-2026)

In the Town of Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, building permit rules are set by Town of Torbay Building By-laws (Rev 0, Motion RES-228-2026), verified 2026-10-18. 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.

Town of Torbay Building By-laws (Rev 0, Motion RES-228-2026) adopted bylaw

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	s. 6.2
fees location	Town of Torbay Tax and Fee Structure	s. 8.1
authority	Town; Planning & Development Department, Development Control Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer, Torbay Volunteer Fire Department	s. 7.7; s. 9.4; s. 18.1

scout note

Own building by-laws under the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, 2023. Building permit required for new construction, extensions, relocation, repairs/renovations, retaining walls and driveways; also occupancy, demolition permits; electrical permits from Service NL; fees section 8.