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B-2 BUILDING
Effective: January 1, 2026
FEE TITLE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED 2026
FEE
Residential Finished Floor Area
including plumbing, HVAC & pier
foundation
Such as dwellings, apartments, sleeping cabin, living rooms,
bedroom, kitchen, three season sunroom, attached garage.
Charge per square foot.
1.45
$
Residential Unfinished Basement
Floor Area
Basement or crawl space including foundation insulation.
Charge per square foot.
0.30
$
Residential Finished Basement
Floor Area includes plumbing,
HVAC
Basement or crawl space including foundation insulation.
Charged on a per square
foot basis.
0.55
$
Decks and Docks
Includes floating docks greater than 300 ft² gross area.
Charge per square foot.
0.55
$
Floating Docks
Floating docks less than 300 ft² gross area.
200
$
Foundation Permit
Permit to allow for the construction of the foundation of a structure,
when information on final design is not initially available.
500
$
Accessory building
Detached garage, boathouse, storage building, coverall, gazebo,
storage shed & farm buildings.
Charge per square foot.
(storage Above)
0.75
$
Over-the-Counter -Includes
Change of Use
Generally issued for permits not requiring zoning analysis, plans
review, etc... minor repairs and/or alterations & change of use.
Minimum charge as
identified.
200
$
Addition variable fee based on change of use construction value
Charge per $1,000 of
construction value.
11.25
$
Plan change or additional
Further plans review due to altering, adding or changing of plans.
Charge per page.
65
$
Fireplace, furnace, stove and
chimney
Solid fuel burning appliance.
200
$
Completion Permit
Construction started prior to a building permit issued.
Double the permit fee or
$250 whichever is greater.
250
$
Conditional Permit Fee
As permitted by the OBC.
350
$
Water and/or Sewer Permit
Connection to municipal services.
200
$
Minimum Permit fee unless
otherwise noted
200
$
Building Permit Fee Not
Otherwise Covered
Construction value includes materials and labour.
Charge per $1,000 of
construction value.
11.25
$
Septic System
Install complete new sewage system.
450
$
Septic System Upgrade or Repair Bring a septic sewage system into code compliance (bed only).
300
$
Septic System Upgrade
Bring a sewage system into code compliance (tank only).
200
$
Septic - Greywater Class 2
Sewage of domestic origin derived from fixtures other than sanitary
units.
200
$
Septic-Cesspool Class 3
Sewage system that receives only the contents of a Class 1 system
or effluent from a Class 1 system for disposal (e.g. composting
toilet).
175
$
Septic-Holding Tank Class 5
A tank designed to totally retain all sanitary sewage discharged into it
& requiring periodic emptying.
450
$
Septic Lot Suitability
Inspect and provide a septic sewage system report for a vacant
parcel of land.
200
$
SCHEDULE 1
Recommended 2026 User Fees and Service Charges
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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B-2 BUILDING
Effective: January 1, 2026
Sewage System Inspection &
Report for a Plan of Subdivision or
Severance
Inspect and provide a septic sewage system report (to include all of
the severed and retained lots).
Charge is based on per
proposed lot.
150
$
Sewage System Repair
Increase runs or repair runs.
200
$
Sewage System/Building Permit
Report/Search
Sewage System/ Building Permit status report usually requested by
Real-Estate and Legal firms.
82
$
Commercial/Industrial
Such as retail store, factory, storage building, repair garage.
Charge per $1,000 of
construction value or part
thereof.
11.25
$
Demolition Permit Part 3
Demolition that requires a professional engineer.
325
$
Demolition Permit Part 9
Demolition that does not require a professional engineer.
125
$
Non-Defined Inspection
Liquor licence, etc.
110
$
Designated Structures
Designated structures as per the Ontario Building Code may include,
retaining wall, pedestrian bridge appurtenant to a building, crane
runway, exterior storage tank not regulated by the Technical
Standards and Safety Act, 2000, signs, solar collector, wind turbine
generator, dish antenna, communication tower, outdoor pool that has
a water depth greater than 3.5 m at any point, public pool, and a
public spa.
Charge per $1,000 of
construction value or part
thereof, Minimum $200.00.
11.25
$
Permanent Sign
Standard fee for a permanent Sign Permit as per Sign By-law
$ 150.00
Temporary Sign Permit
Standard fee for a temporary Sign Permit as per Sign By-law
100
$
Year 3
200
$
Year 4
400
$
Year 5
800
$
Year 6 +
1,200
$
Re-Inspection not covered in
permit fee
Example - Inspection called for to find building is locked and no-one
at site.
Charge per inspection.
110
$
Tents and Temporary Buildings
To erect tents, temporary greenhouses and other similar structures
for special events.
125
$
Transfer of Permit
Transfer a building permit from the holder it was issued too to
another holder.
110
$
Administration Fee: (non-
refundable).
585
$
Plus: performance fee
which is refundable on
completion of agreement
conditions.
16,000
$
SCHEDULE 1
Recommended 2026 User Fees and Service Charges
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Permit Maintenance/Special
Inspection
Fee to maintain Building permits that remain open for 3 or more
years. The fee is an annual amount based on the length of time the
permit remains open.
Building Agreement
Delayed demolition of existing dwelling while a new dwelling is under
construction, Model homes, Planning agreements pending, etc.
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Effective: January 1, 2026
FEE TITLE
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED 2026
FEE
Construction Value $25,000
- $49,999
500
$
Construction Value $50,000
- $149,999
1,500
$
Construction Value
$150,000 - $299,999
2,000
$
Construction Value Over
$300,000
2,500
$
Construction Value $50,000
- $149,999
1,500
$
Construction Value
$150,000 - $299,999
2,000
$
Construction Value Over
$300,000
5,000
$
Alternative Solution review
When there is a request for an alternative solution while applying for
a building permit, complexity may require an outside architect to
perform a peer review.
$250 + Possible Peer
Review
File / Drawing copies
On request for copies of their own drawings and file documents staff
will accommodate inhouse or arrange for outside printing.
$50.00 + Copy Cost
Permit Drawings scanning
Permit drawings that come in hard copy requiring scanning and
upload into the permit system
per drawing
10
$
Building Permit - Refundable
Deposit - Commercial, Industrial,
Institutional
Refundable if the permit is closed within 3 years - Based on
Construction Value
SCHEDULE 1
Recommended 2026 User Fees and Service Charges
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Permit - Refundable
Deposit - Residential
Refundable if the permit is closed within 3 years - Based on
Construction Value
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