Building permits — Loyalist, Ontario

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

In the Township of Loyalist, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 2022-054 (A By-law Respecting Building, Demolition, Change of Use, Permits and Related Fees), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. Fees set in: by-law 2018-039. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors.

By-law No. 2022-054 (A By-law Respecting Building, Demolition, Change of Use, Permits and Related Fees) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition or change of use of a building or part thereof. s. 2.0
fee basis Schedule 'A' sets fees by class; Permit to Construct: 2022 - $15.96 per $1,000 of construction value for the first $1,000,000 in construction value, with a minimum charge of $100; plus $10.00 per plumbing fixture, with a minimum charge for plumbing of $100.00; 40% of yearly calculated rate per $1,000 of construction value for amounts between $1,000,000 and$6,000,000 of construction value; 25% of yearly calculated rate per $1,000 of construction value for amounts in excess of $6,000,000. Schedule "A"
fees location by-law 2018-039 s. 8.4
authority Chief Building Official and inspectors s. 1.1
scout note

Under Building Code Act 1992 s.3/s.7; appoints Chief Building Official, requires permits for construction/demolition/change of use, sets classes of permit, fees, and inspection requirements. Consolidated to 2026.

By-laws and Enforcement (Loyalist Township)

Township's general by-laws index (20 by-laws); does not list the Building By-law, which is instead filed under Business and Development > Building and Construction.

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