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Building permits — Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ontario: By-law No. 22-055 — Building By-Law

In the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 22-055 — Building By-Law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: All construction, demolition and change of use dealt with by the Code. Permit fees: Based on building value or value of construction provided, whichever is greater, per General Rates and Fees By-law. Fees set in: General Rates and Fees By-law.

By-law No. 22-055 — Building By-Law adopted bylaw

permit required for	All construction, demolition and change of use dealt with by the Code.	s. 3.1
fee basis	Based on building value or value of construction provided, whichever is greater, per General Rates and Fees By-law.	s. 6.2
fees location	General Rates and Fees By-law	s. 6.1
authority	Chief Building Official, Building Inspector, or other authority lawfully appointed by By-Law of the Corporation.	s. 2.1

scout note

Township's Building Code Act s.7 by-law respecting construction, demolition, and change-of-use permits and inspections; adopts the Building Code and governs design, construction, alteration and demolition permitting township-wide.