Building permits — Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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

In the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 4115-07 – Building Permit By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use, as set out in Schedule "A". Permit fees: Service Index x floor area in square feet; minimum $85.00; by value: $85.00 for first $1,000 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000. Administered by: Chief Building Official; inspectors or Registered Code Agency where appointed.

By-law No. 4115-07 – Building Permit By-law adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition or change of use, as set out in Schedule "A". s. 2.1
fee basis Service Index x floor area in square feet; minimum $85.00; by value: $85.00 for first $1,000 plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000. Schedule "A", s. 1, 2, 12
authority Chief Building Official; inspectors or Registered Code Agency where appointed. s. 1.1.5; s. 10.3
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Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's own Building Permit By-law under the Building Code Act: governs construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, transfer of permits and inspections, with classes of permits and permit fees in Schedule A.

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