Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Arnprior, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 6694-17 (consolidated to include Amending By-Law No. 7393-23) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. Fees set in: user fees and charges by-law as amended. Administered by: Chief Building Official; inspections by Chief Building Official or Registered Code Agency where appointed.
| permit required for | Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. | s. 3 |
| fees location | user fees and charges by-law as amended | s. 39 |
| authority | Chief Building Official; inspections by Chief Building Official or Registered Code Agency where appointed | s. 4(c); s. 37 |
Town of Arnprior's Building Code Act by-law respecting construction, demolition and change-of-use permits, inspections, and a code of conduct for building officials.
| fee basis | Minimum Permit Fee - Residential $100.00; Minimum Permit Fee - Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $200.00; Building Permit - Residential $0.95 per square foot; Building Permit - Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $0.75 per square foot; Renovation $0.25 per square foot. | Schedule D - Building Services |
Town of Arnprior's consolidated user fees by-law, Schedule D: building permit fees per square foot by residential/commercial/industrial/institutional class, plus WETT compliance and other building fees.