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By-Law Number 6737-25
Schedule "G"
Building Division
Effective January 1, 2026
Town of Aurora
Planning and Development Services
Building Division
100 John West Way, Box 1000
365-500-2081
Description of Service for Fee or Service Charge
Unit of Measure
(i.e. per hour, page,
document, etc.)
2026
(Including H.S.T.
where applicable)
Minimum Permit Fee for Part 9 Residential Building
per application
342.00
$
Minimum Permit Fee for all Other Buildings
per application
687.00
$
Restaurants/ Banquet Halls (Finished)
per square metre
22.50
$
Restaurant/ Banquet Hall (Shell)
per square metre
13.50
$
Recreation Facilities, Schools, Libraries, Churches, Theatres and All
Other Group A Occupancies
per square metre
22.50
$
Group A Assembly (Alterations)
per square metre
7.50
$
Residential Care Facilities, Nursing Homes and All Other Group B
per square metre
22.50
$
Group B Institutional (Alterations)
per square metre
7.50
$
Single
Family
Detached
(Semi,
Row
House,
Link
Dwellings)*
*Permit
includes
Building,
HVAC,
Plumbing
and
Residential
Occupancy Permits.
per square metre
20.00
$
Multiple Residential and Apartments
per square metre
19.00
$
Other Group C (Hotel/Motel Lodging Houses, Rooming Houses,
Shelters, etc.)
per square metre
19.00
$
Group C Residential (Alterations)
per square metre
7.50
$
Second Suite Dwelling Unit
per square metre
7.50
$
Business and Personal Services (Finished)
per square metre
19.00
$
Business and Personal Services (Shell)
per square metre
15.50
$
Group D Business and Personal Services (Alterations)
per square metre
8.75
$
Mercantile (Finished)
per square metre
19.50
$
Mercantile (Shell)
per square metre
15.50
$
Group E Mercantile (Alterations)
per square metre
8.75
$
Industrial (Finished - Including Self-Storage Buildings)
per square metre
12.75
$
Industrial (Shell)
per square metre
10.25
$
Storage Garages
per square metre
6.50
$
Gas Stations/Repair Stations
per square metre
11.25
$
Farm Buildings
per square metre
5.75
$
Group F Industrial (Alterations)
per square metre
6.25
$
Wind Turbine Support Structure
per structure
396.00
$
Exterior Tank and Support not regulated by TSSA, 2000
per structure
336.00
$
Retaining Walls
per linear metre
10.00
$
Solar Collectors
per structure
396.00
$
Accessory Structures (Residential)
flat fee
342.00
$
Accessory Structures (All Other)
flat fee
657.00
$
Alternative Solutions
per application
$1,276.00 - plus
consulting costs as
applicable
Change of Use
per square metre
8.75
$
Construction and Sales Trailers
per square metre
13.25
$
Construction and Sales Trailers (Pre-Fabricated)
per square metre
6.75
$
Conditional Permits
per square metre of
applicable residential or
commercial fee
$1,276.00 - plus
agreement
preparation costs
(min $1,216.00)
Group C Residential (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Group A Assembly (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Group B Institutional (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Group D Business and Personal Services (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Group E Mercantile (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Group F Industrial (Applies to New Buildings and Additions)
Designated Structures
Stand Alone
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By-Law Number 6737-25
Schedule "G"
Building Division
Effective January 1, 2026
Town of Aurora
Planning and Development Services
Building Division
100 John West Way, Box 1000
365-500-2081
Description of Service for Fee or Service Charge
Unit of Measure
(i.e. per hour, page,
document, etc.)
2026
(Including H.S.T.
where applicable)
55m2 or less - flat fee
342.00
$
Over 55m2 - flat fee
402.00
$
Demolition (Others)
flat fee
657.00
$
Electromagnetic Locks
per lock
$38.75 - to a
maximum of $388.00
Fire Alarm Retrofit
per application
389.00
$
Fireplaces, Woodstoves and Chimneys
each
342.00
$
Foundation for Relocated Buildings
per square metre
5.00
$
per residential system
342.00
$
per all other systems
687.00
$
Kitchen Exhaust System
per system
657.00
$
minimum fee - includes
10 hours of plan review
and inspection
1,374.00
$
per hour (after)
139.00
$
Miscellaneous Permits - Where a permit application is for a Class not
listed herein, the Unit of Measure and Fee shall be determined by the
Chief Building Official
each
tbd
Model Certification
per square metre
7.25
$
Permits for Certified Plans
per square metre
12.75
$
Model Type Change
per square metre
996.00
$
Outdoor Public Pool (3.11 OBC)
per square metre
8.00
$
per application - up to 4
hours of combined
inspection time for
building, plumbing and fire
services
547.00
$
per hour (additional time)
137.00
$
Partial Permits (Foundation, Structural and Foundation/Structural)
per application
687.00
$
Portables
per portable
$199.00 - to a
maximum of
$1,989.00
Revision to Permit Plan
per application - up to 3
hours of review time
345.00
$
Shoring
per linear metre
9.50
$
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
per system
587.00
$
Sprinkler Retrofit
per square metre
0.82
$
Temporary Building/Tent
per structure
$199.00 - to a
maximum of
$1,989.00
Transit/Bus and Terminal/Bus Shelter
per square metre (see
Group A Occupancies)
17.50
$
Underpinning
per linear metre
9.50
$
On Site Sewage Systems - New Systems (200m2 or less)
per system
687.00
$
On Site Sewage Systems - New Systems (Greater than 200m2)
per square metre
$5.00 - to a
maximum of
$3,932.00
Alterations to Sewage Disposal System
per application
328.00
$
Headers, Tank Removal or Decommissioning
each
328.00
$
Stand Alone Plumbing Fixtures, Equipment, Roof Drains - Single
Family Dwelling
per fixture
20.00
$
Stand Alone Plumbing Fixtures, Equipment, Roof Drains - All Other
Buildings
per fixture
20.00
$
Water Service (Residential)
per application
31.75
$
Each Residential Drain and Sewer (Includes both Storm and Sanitary,
Inside, Outside and Floor Drains)
per application
74.00
$
50mm (2") or less
each
31.50
$
100mm (4")
each
56.00
$
150mm (6")
each
80.00
$
200mm (8")
each
106.00
$
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Apartment (Buildings and Units)
Water Services
Demolition (Singles, Semis, Row Houses, Accessory Structures)
HVAC Systems
Marijuana Grow-OP Remediation
Occupancy of an Unfinished Building Permit
Plumbing
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By-Law Number 6737-25
Schedule "G"
Building Division
Effective January 1, 2026
Town of Aurora
Planning and Development Services
Building Division
100 John West Way, Box 1000
365-500-2081
Description of Service for Fee or Service Charge
Unit of Measure
(i.e. per hour, page,
document, etc.)
2026
(Including H.S.T.
where applicable)
250mm (10")
each
131.00
$
300mm (12") or larger
each
156.00
$
100mm (4")
each
62.00
$
150mm (6")
each
96.00
$
200mm (8")
each
117.00
$
250mm (10")
each
142.00
$
300mm (12") or larger
each
168.00
$
Manhole, Catch-Basin, Area Drain or Interceptors
each
45.00
$
Testable Back-Flow Preventer
each
80.00
$
Re-Inspection Fee (Applicable at the discretion of the Chief Building
Inspector)
each
137.00
$
Review of Plans
per hour
137.00
$
Permit Reactivation Fee
per permit
194.00
$
Administration Fee for Occupancy of a Residential Building Prior to
Issuance of the Required Residential Occupancy Permit under the
Building Code
per unit
985.00
$
Special Inspection Fee - per Hour, per Person (Applicable at the
discretion of the Chief Building Inspector)
per hour per person
137.00
$
Special Investigation Fee - Where work for which a permit is required
by the Building By-law has commenced without the authorization of a
permit, in addition to all other fees)
each
Half the permit fee
payable pursuant to
this By-law or
$309.00, whichever is
greater
Transfer of Permit
per application
137.00
$
Zoning and Applicable Law Review
per proposal
168.00
$
Project by the Municipality
each
No Fees Charged
In accordance with the Town of Aurora Policy regarding demolition permits for Listed Heritage Buildings or Structures, a
security deposit in the amount of $10,000 is required prior to the issuance of the permit.
In accordance with the Town of Aurora Policy regarding temporary sales trailers and construction trailers, a security
deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is required to cover the cost of removal, should it become necessary.
Where a proposal for the construction of a new dwelling unit includes a deck, porch or similar amenity structures those
amenities are included in the permit fee and will bot be charged the stand alone fee for such structures.
The measurement of a floor area for a dwelling unit shall be measured from exterior face of exterior wall to same or
centerline of party wall, firewall or common wall including the floor are of an attached garage, basements and cellars.
Where a proposal for construction includes an addition, alteration, accessory structures or any combination thereof the
permit fee shall be the sum of the fees for the individual components.
All Other Classes of Permits
The service index applied to the construction of a new dwelling includes the Building, Fire Services and HVAC
components but does not include plumbing or site services which shall be charged a separate fee in accordance with
this Schedule.
The occupancy classifications in this schedule correspond with the Ontario Building Code. For mixed use floor areas,
the service index for each applicable occupancy may be used.
Where a storage garage is located below a principle building and is considered a separate building the fee for the
storage garage shall be calculated in accordance with the Group F industrial occupancy fees.
Mechanical penthouses and floors, mezzanines, lofts and balconies are to be included in all floor area calculations. No
deductions shall be made for openings in a floor area with the exception of interconnected floor areas.
Security Deposits
In accordance with the Town of Aurora Infill Housing Policy a security deposit of $10,000.00 is required prior to the
issuance of a permit for the construction of new dwellings.
General Notes - Interpretation and Application of Schedule G
A building permit or permit fee is not required for any detached structure having an area of less than 15 square metres,
except where plumbing is installed. However, the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law Number 6000-17, applies to all
structures.
Detached single family dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, row house and link house
The service index applied to the construction of a new dwelling includes the building, plumbing, HVAC and occupancy
permit components.
Drains (Storm or Sanitary Drains - Inside or Outside)
Miscellaneous Plumbing
Other Fees
Notes
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By-Law Number 6737-25
Schedule "G"
Building Division
Effective January 1, 2026
Town of Aurora
Planning and Development Services
Building Division
100 John West Way, Box 1000
365-500-2081
Description of Service for Fee or Service Charge
Unit of Measure
(i.e. per hour, page,
document, etc.)
2026
(Including H.S.T.
where applicable)
To respond in writing to enquires related to uses of specific properties
with respect to permitted uses as set in the Town of Aurora Zoning By-
law 2213-78, as amended
each
$51.00
Additional costs associated with the administration fee internal
processing
model
homes
applications
with
respect
to
outside
agencies,
and
engineering
review,
and
corporate
policies
and
procedures
per unit
$541.00
Reports generated upon request providing permit numbers, location,
description and construction value
each
$103.00
Zoning review of applications other than a building permit application
including zoning review of Committee of Adjustment or Consent
applications and determination of legal non-conforming status.
each
n/a
Zoning review of applications other than a building permit application
including zoning review of Committee of Adjustment or Consent
applications and determination of legal non-conforming status.
each
$103.00
Zoning review of applications other than a building permit application
including zoning review of Committee of Adjustment or Consent
applications and determination of legal non-conforming status.
each
$203.00
Sign By-law review of applications other than a sign permit application
including Sign By-law review of Planning Applications.
each
$203.00
Pool Enclosure Permits
each
$383.00
Hot Tub Permits
each
$203.00
Lot Grading review and inspection
each
$352.00
Application for General Sign Permit (unless specified below)
each
$183.00 per
application plus
$12.14/square metre
of total aggregate
areas of all proposed
signs
Application for Billboard or Mural Sign
per application
$363.00
Application for revision/renewal of a sign permit
per application
$183.00
Security Deposit
per sign
$607.00
Application for Sign Variance Request (within the scope limits
described in 4.10(b) of By-law 5840.14)
each
$363.00
Application for Appeal to Council (pursuant to 4.10(d) of By-law
5840.14)
each
$363.00
Application for Sign Variance Request (exceeding the scope limits
described in 4.10(e) of By-law 5840.14)
each
$729.00
Construction Activity Report
By-law 6737-25
Schedule "B"
Effective January 1, 2026
Sign Fees
Permitted Use Letter
Administrative Costs
Zoning Review
Zoning Review - Residential (single, semi or street townhomes)
Zoning Review - All Other Building Types
Sign Review
Permit fees related to By-law Number 4753-05.P
By-law 6737-25
Schedule "I"
Effective January 1, 2026
Grading Review
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