In the Town of Aurora, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law Number 6096-18 (Building By-law) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof, as set out in Schedule "A". Permit fees: Determined in accordance with Schedule "A"; additional fees based on scope of work and floor area for class of permit. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors; Registered Code Agencies may perform specified functions.
By-law Number 6096-18 (Building By-law)
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permit required for
Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy of buildings or parts thereof, as set out in Schedule "A".
s. 3.1
fee basis
Determined in accordance with Schedule "A"; additional fees based on scope of work and floor area for class of permit.
s. 19.1, s. 19.2
authority
Chief Building Official and inspectors; Registered Code Agencies may perform specified functions.
s. 1.1(g), s. 1.1(l), s. 18.1
fine range
First conviction: not more than $50,000; subsequent: not more than $100,000. Corporation: $100,000 first, $200,000 subsequent.
s. 24.1, s. 24.2
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Town of Aurora's Building By-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use, and other building permits under the Building Code Act, 1992; enacted June 25, 2018, since amended.
Permit Fee Handout 2026 (Schedule "G" to By-law 6737-25, Building Division)
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Town of Aurora's current building permit fee schedule (effective January 1, 2026), e.g. minimum $342 for Part 9 residential permits and per-square-metre rates by occupancy class.