In the Township of Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 2025-137 (as amended by 2026-003), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems. Permit fees: Based on cost of valuation of proposed work; total cost of all work regulated by permit. Fees set in: Schedule "H" to the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Fees & Charges By-law, as amended.
Building By-law 2025-137 (as amended by 2026-003)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems
respecting construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems
fee basis
Based on cost of valuation of proposed work; total cost of all work regulated by permit
s. 6.2
fees location
Schedule "H" to the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Fees & Charges By-law, as amended
s. 3.1
authority
Chief Building Official
s. 2.1.5
scout note
Township of Muskoka Lakes Building Code Act by-law: construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits, sewage systems, inspections and fees.
Building Permit Guide
Township's guide to the building permit process, referencing the Building By-law and the Cloudpermit application portal used for submissions.