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Building permits — Markham, Ontario: Building By-law 2025-121

In the City of Markham, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 2025-121, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use of a building. Permit fees: Flat rate, or fee multiplier x floor area/other measure, or $42 per $1,000 of construction value if not listed. Fees set in: Schedule A.

Building By-law 2025-121 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition or change of use of a building	s. 3.1
fee basis	Flat rate, or fee multiplier x floor area/other measure, or $42 per $1,000 of construction value if not listed	Schedule A, s. 2.1
fees location	Schedule A	s. 7.1; Schedule A
authority	Chief Building Official	s. 2.1; s. 4.1.2

scout note

City's Building Code Act by-law (effective Jan 1, 2026): governs construction/demolition/change-of-use/conditional permits, complete-application requirements and required drawings/documents by permit class, inspections. Supersedes prior Building By-law 2024-206 for new applications.