Building permits — Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 2024-069 (By-law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, sewage systems and occupancy of buildings. Permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; Schedule A sets per sq. ft. rates, flat fees, and $150.00 minimum. Administered by: Chief Building Official.
Building By-law 2024-069 (By-law to Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
construction, demolition, building relocation, conditional permit, change of use, sewage systems and occupancy of buildings
s. 3
fee basis
Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; Schedule A sets per sq. ft. rates, flat fees, and $150.00 minimum.
Schedule "A"
authority
Chief Building Official
s. 4(1)
fine range
First conviction: not more than $25,000; subsequent: not more than $50,000. Corporation: $50,000 first, $100,000 subsequent.
s. 12(1)-(2)
scout note
Repeals By-law 2023-017. Sets permit classes/fees for building, plumbing and septic permits under the Building Code Act: e.g. minimum permit fee $150, accessory buildings $0.72/sqft, permit transfer $375, public pool permit $500, inspections.
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen — Common By-laws index
Township's by-laws listing page linking the Building By-law among ~28 other common by-laws.