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

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In the Township of Brock, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 3308-2024, verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act. Permit fees: Fee per m² of floor area, except minimum flat fee; minimum fee $323.85; some work per $1,000 of construction value. Administered by: Chief Building Official.

permit required for	Construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act.	s. 6(1)
fee basis	Fee per m² of floor area, except minimum flat fee; minimum fee $323.85; some work per $1,000 of construction value.	Schedule 'A', s. 1 and s. 6; Schedule 'A' Part 'B'
authority	Chief Building Official	s. 2(k)
fine range	Set fines $150, $300, $500; additional penalties up to $5,000.00.	s. 24(3); Schedule 'F'

Building permits — Brock, Ontario