2026 Building Permit Fees (Table 1 – Permits)

Central Frontenac, Ontario · summary & facts

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Table 1 - Permits Permit Type Project Type 2014 Base Fee 2024 Fee + 1.6% 2025 Fee 2025 Fee + 2.0% 2026 Proposed New Buildings, Structures and Designated Structures as defined by the Building Code not listed below. $14.00 per thousand dollars of project value. $16.91 $17 $17.25 $17 All Additions and Renovations/Alterations to buildings or structures. $14.00 per thousand dollars of project value. $16.91 $17 $17.25 $17 Where compensating construction is required. $14.00 per thousand dollars of project value. $16.91 $17 $17.25 $17 Pursuant to s. 10 of the Building Code Act where no construction is proposed or required. $80.00 Flat fee $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Complete building or structure demolition. $90.00 per structure $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Partial demolition of structure or building. $80.00 per structure $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Occupancy Applicable to only projects that require occupancy pursuant to the building code. $25.00 per unit $29.31 $29 $29.90 $30 Partial Permit Requested by applicant. Where permit is issued to allow partial construction of a building. $80.00 per request, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1 $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Construction or alteration of a Class 2,3,4,or 5 sewage system other than a class A sewage system. N/A $978.00 $994 $997.56 $998 Construction or alteration of a Class A sewage system.(Class A system represents flows greater than 4500 litres) N/A $1,080.00 $1,097 $1,101.60 $1,102 Installation of replacement septic tank only. N/A $772.00 $784 $787.44 $787 Plans review to confirm location only of existing system. N/A $103.00 $105 $105.06 $105 On-site review to confirm location only of existing sewage system. N/A $257.00 $261 $262.14 $262 Review of performance level of existing on-site sewaage system. N/A $515.00 $523 $525.30 $525 Certificate of Approval renewal. N/A $154.00 $156 $157.08 $157 Review for new lots in a subdivision, condominium, severance or lot addition. N/A $515.00 $523 $525.30 $525 Review for minor variance application or zoning by-law amendment. N/A $463.00 $470 $472.26 $472 Review for minor variance in combination with a review of performance level. N/A $720.00 $732 $734.40 $734 Review for minor variance in combination with a new class 2,3,4, or 5 sewage system other than a class A sewage system. N/A $1,183.00 $1,202 $1,206.66 $1,207 Sign All new or replacement signs that require a building permit, as prescribed in the building code. $14.00 per thousand dollars of project value. $16.91 $17 $17.25 $17 Solar Photovoltaic System As regulated by the building code. $100 per permit $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Swimming Pools (Public) As regulated by the building code. $14.00 per thousand dollars of project value. $16.91 $17 $17.25 $17 Swimming Pools (Private) For pool fencing regulated under the Municipal act (fee does not include decks). $80.00 per permit $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Tents As regulated by the building code. $100 per permit $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Wood Stove or Fireplace or Chimney As regulated by the building code. $80.00 per permit $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 * 2022 Switched from non-residential construction price index to consumer price index. First time fees increased since 2014. *** Sewage System fees not increased in 2024 as directed by council Building Change of Use Demolition On-Site Sewage Systems *** Table 2 - Clerical & Administrative Fees Function Detail 2014 Base Fee 2024 Fee + 1.6% 2025 Fee 2025 Fee + 2.0% 2026 Proposed Additional Inspections. $80 per repeat re-inspections of same stage of construction, at the Chief Building Officials discretion. $110.48 $110 $112.69 $113 Building compliance title search. $80 per building $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Compliance letters to other government authorities. $80 per letter $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Consent & zoning by-law amendment application review and comments. $80 per report issued. $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Renewal of building permit. $60 per deferral of revocation of permit that may be revoked in accordance to the building code. $110.48 $110 $112.69 $113 Review of revised permit documents. $60 per hour $83.43 $83 $85.09 $85 Special requests for file research. $60 per hour $83.43 $83 $85.09 $85 Transfer of permit to new property owner. $60 per permit $83.43 $83 $85.09 $85 Construct or demolish without permit issued. Double normal permit fee , $15,000.00 maximum prior to the issuance of an Order pursuant to the Building Code Act. $20,815.87 $20,816 $21,232.19 $21,232 Non-compliance inspection. $100 per inspection $138.67 $139 $141.44 $141 Order registered on title. $500 per Order $694.46 $694 $708.35 $708 Issuance of summons. $500 per summons plus legal expenses. $694.46 $694 $708.35 $708 Subdivision lot grading non-compliance. $80 per site inspections or meetings to determine or observe corrective measures where grading not installed as per approved subdivision plan $117.25 $117 $119.59 $120 Third Party Review or Consultation Where determined by the chief building official that peer review and/or consultation by a third-party consultant is required. The applicant or permit holder shall reimburse the municipality all fees and expenses of the consultant, in addition to the fees noted in this schedule. * 2022 Switched from non-residential construction price index to consumer price index. First time fees increased since 2014 Clerical Investigations To offset additional investigative and administrative costs. Table 3 - Conditional Permits and Agreements Permit type Agreement type 2014 Base Fee 2024 Fee + 1.6% 2025 Fee 2025 Fee + 2.0% 2026 Proposed Conditional Building Permits Simple agreement, not listed below. $200.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1, and refundable deposits stipulated in the agreement. $235.62 $236 $240.33 $240 Other agreements, including but not limited to, remediation of buildings or structures previously used as illicit marijuana grow-op or clandestine labs. $2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1 and refundable deposits stipulated in the agreement $2,353.96 $2,354 $2,401.04 $2,401 Retrofit Order from Fire Dept. Applicable fees noted in Table 1. Request to use alternative solution. $2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1 $2,775.60 $2,776 $2,831.11 $2,831 Request for Chief Building Official to accept Alternative Material $2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1 $2,775.60 $2,776 $2,831.11 $2,831 Temporary two dwelling agreement $200.00 fee, plus a refundable $10,000.00 deposit $235.62 $236 $240.33 $240 Dwelling trailers under a temporary living agreement. Temporary until occupancy is granted $200.00 fee per unit, plus a refundable $3000.00 deposit per unit $235.62 $236 $240.33 $240 * 2022 Switched from non-residential construction price index to consumer price index. First increase since 2014. Where determined by the Chief Building Official that peer review and/or consultation by a third party consultant is required to process any application. The applicant shall reimburse the municipality all fees and expenses of the consultant, in addition to the fees noted in this table.