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Building permits — Niagara Falls, Ontario: Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108)

In the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108), verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use. Permit fees: Permit Fee = Prescribed Fee x Area; minimum $150.00; unlisted categories $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost. Fees set in: Schedule "A" of this by-law.

Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition or change of use	s. 2.1.1
fee basis	Permit Fee = Prescribed Fee x Area; minimum $150.00; unlisted categories $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost	Schedule "A", s. 1.1.2; s. 1.2.1; s. 2.7
fees location	Schedule "A" of this by-law	s. 5.1.1
authority	Chief Building Official; Registered Code Agency where appointed; Regional Municipality of Niagara for sewage systems	s. 1.2.1(8); s. 2.10.1; s. 6.1.5

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Governs building permit requirements, applications and fees under the Ontario Building Code Act for construction in the City.