Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of Mapleton, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2025-048 - Fees and Charges By-law (Schedule B - Building) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit fees: Fees charged based on gross floor area. Fees set in: The Township of Mapleton Fees and Charges By-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
| fee basis | Fees charged based on gross floor area. | Fees charged based on gross floor area |
| fine range | Double Building Permit Fee | Double Building Permit Fee |
Schedule B of the Township's consolidated Fees and Charges By-law sets building permit fees: admin fee + per-sq-ft charge by building class, demolition agreement deposit ($2,500), lot grading deposit ($2,000).
| permit required for | Construction, alteration or structural repair of Buildings and parts, including Plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Farm Buildings, designated structures and signs. | Schedule "A", item 1 |
| fee basis | For multiple dwelling units, fees shall be based on a per-unit price. | s. 5.3 |
| fees location | The Township of Mapleton Fees and Charges By-law | s. 5.1 |
| authority | Chief Building Official and Inspectors | s. 1.3 |
Township's Building Code Act by-law: governs construction, demolition, conditional, change of use and occupancy permits; appoints CBO/inspectors and a Code of Conduct; required inspections and site plan submissions. Repeals By-law 99-39; fees set by the Fees and Charges By-law.