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

Building permits — Markstay-Warren, Ontario: By-law 2018-38 - Building By-law

In the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2018-38 - Building By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building; classes include construction, demolition and change of use permits. Permit fees: [(TCC / 1000) x $10.00] + Administrative Fee ($80 if TCC <= $5000; $120 if > $5000); minimum $100. Administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) and Building Inspector/Inspector; Registered Code Agency (RCA) for inspections.

By-law 2018-38 - Building By-law adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construct or demolish a building; classes include construction, demolition and change of use permits.	s. 2.01; s. 2.02
fee basis	[(TCC / 1000) x $10.00] + Administrative Fee ($80 if TCC <= $5000; $120 if > $5000); minimum $100.	Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official (CBO) and Building Inspector/Inspector; Registered Code Agency (RCA) for inspections.	s. 1.07; s. 1.08; s. 2.01; s. 15.01; s. 16.01
fine range	additional administration fee equal to twice the value of the fee applicable under Schedule 'A' or $250 whichever is greater	s. 11.01

scout note

Municipality's Building Code Act by-law respecting construction, demolition and change-of-use permits and inspections; defines CBO/Inspector roles and required plans (Schedule B); sets permit fees and refunds (Schedule A) and a lot grading policy (Schedule C).