Building permits — North Frontenac, Ontario

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

In the Township of North Frontenac, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 54-23 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building, unless a Permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official. Permit fees: Full cost recovery for the building service; Change of Use based on construction value to renovate affected storeys/floor space. Fees set in: Fees and Charges By-law.

Building By-law No. 54-23 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construct or demolish a building or change the use of a building, unless a Permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official. No person shall construct or demolish a building or change the use
fee basis Full cost recovery for the building service; Change of Use based on construction value to renovate affected storeys/floor space. s. 6(b), s. 6(d)
fees location Fees and Charges By-law s. 6(a)
authority Chief Building Official s. 3.A
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Township's Building By-law under the Building Code Act: requires permits for construction, demolition and change of use; sets classes of permits, inspections and refunds; permit fees payable per the Fees and Charges By-law. Repeals By-law #38-21.

Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-02 (Schedule I – Building and Septic) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, demolition, change of use, on-site sewage systems, plumbing, farm buildings, moving buildings, signs. s. 4(a)-(e)
fee basis $14.00 to $1,000.00 Construction Value - Construction Value based on Statistics Canada. Note: There is a minimum fee of $180.00 for all structures. s. 1(b)
authority Chief Building Official s. 1(e)
fine range 100% of the Building Permit Fee, with a maximum charge of $5,000 plus cost if exceeds the maximum. s. 1(e)
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Consolidated fees by-law; Schedule I sets building permit fees by construction value/class (min $180), demolition, a building-without-permit surcharge, 25% charity discount and refund rules.

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