In the Town of Cobalt, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2025-38, Respecting Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits and Inspections, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use. Permit fees: $9.25 per thousand based on contract price; if no contract price, calculated by Building Department per Schedule A; no permit less than $90.00 minimum.
By-law 2025-38, Respecting Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
adopted bylaw
permit required for
construction, demolition, change of use
Respecting Construction, Demolition, and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
fee basis
$9.25 per thousand based on contract price; if no contract price, calculated by Building Department per Schedule A; no permit less than $90.00 minimum.
Schedule "A"
scout note
Town of Cobalt building permit by-law under Building Code Act s.7: Schedule A sets residential/commercial/farm permit fees by class, refund rules (25-80% by stage), and a dormant-permit escalating annual fee. Effective 2026-01-01, repeals prior inconsistent by-laws including 2023-26.
By-laws (Cobalt)
Town of Cobalt's by-laws listing page, links to the current and prior Construction/Demolition/Change of Use Permits and Inspections by-laws.