Building permits — Central Huron, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Central Huron, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 17-2010, verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or structure; construct a sewage system, plumbing system, or swimming pool. Exemptions: Decks not attached to the main structure and less than 10 sq. m. in area do not require a Building Permit. Permit fees: Varies by class; e.g., commercial: $100.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 of total construction cost; residential: $50.00 plus .40 cents/sq. ft. of gross floor area.

Building By-law 17-2010 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construct or demolish a building or structure; construct a sewage system, plumbing system, or swimming pool. s. 4(1), (4)-(6)
exemptions Decks not attached to the main structure and less than 10 sq. m. in area do not require a Building Permit. Schedule "A"
fee basis Varies by class; e.g., commercial: $100.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 of total construction cost; residential: $50.00 plus .40 cents/sq. ft. of gross floor area. Schedule "A"
fees location Schedule "A" to this Bylaw s. 2 ("Fee")
authority Chief Building Official s. 5(1)(a)
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By-law providing for the administration and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code in Central Huron; read a third time and finally passed April 12, 2010.

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