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

Building permits — Georgian Bay, Ontario: By-law 2024-104 – Fees and Charges By-law, Appendix K (Building / Septic Services)

In the Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2024-104 – Fees and Charges By-law, Appendix K (Building / Septic Services), verified 2026-09-25. Administered by: Chief Building Official. Fines: double the permit fee.

By-law 2024-104 – Fees and Charges By-law, Appendix K (Building / Septic Services) adopted bylaw

fee basis	Building Permit fees are based on the estimated value of construction; Building Fees 11.00 per $1,000 of estimated value; Minimum Building Permit Fee 200.00 each.	Building Permit fees are based on the estimated value of construction; Building Fees 11.00 11.00 per $1,000 of estimated value; Minimum Building Permit Fee 200.00 200.00 each
authority	Chief Building Official	value assigned by the Chief Building Official; Additional Inspections (Deemed Necessary by CBO)
fine range	double the permit fee	Building or Septic Without a Permit double the permit fee

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Recorded again under building_permits: Appendix K is the Township's operative building/septic permit fee schedule, referenced by the Building Permits Pamphlet as the 'Fees & Charges Bylaw' governing permit costs.