Building permits — Machin, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Machin, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 21-2014, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, building & moving, plumbing, sewage system, and conditional permits as set out in Schedule 'A'. Administered by: Chief Building Official; Inspectors; Registered Code Agency.

Building By-law No. 21-2014 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition, change of use, building & moving, plumbing, sewage system, and conditional permits as set out in Schedule 'A'. s. 3.1; s. 3.2; s. 4.2; s. 4.3; s. 4.4; s. 4.5
exemptions Painting; replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing; hot water heaters; oil/gas appliances; shingling; same-size doors/windows; decks <200 sq ft and <2 ft high; residential fences; structures <108 sq ft without plumbing; sheds/trailers. Schedule "A", s. 3.1
fee basis Product of fee multiplier; based on cost of valuation; minimum $85.00; Schedule 'A' rates e.g. $0.50/sq ft new construction, $0.30/sq ft accessory, $50.00 minimum per project. Schedule "A", s. 1.1; Schedule "A", s. 1.2; Schedule "A", s. 2.1; Schedule "A", s. 4.11
authority Chief Building Official; Inspectors; Registered Code Agency s. 4.2; s. 9.2.1
scout note

Municipality of Machin's Building By-law under s.7 Building Code Act, 1992: construction/demolition/change-of-use permits and inspections, appoints Chief Building Official, permit definitions and requirements; rescinds by-law 1043-96.

By-Laws (Municipality of Machin)

Municipality's by-laws index page listing downloadable PDFs including the Building Permit By-law 21-2014 and a Sheds Building Code sheet, plus a Chief Building Official department page.

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