Schedule E - Building Permit Fees (Fees and Charges By-law, 2025)

Perth East, Ontario · summary & facts

This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document. Snapshot f9cb619d25db · verified 2026-09-25 · original document · archived snapshot · unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.

Description General All Permit Classes - Initial and Revised Plan Examination 160.00 $ unit All Permit Classes - Work commenced prior to issue of permit Demolition (not required for agricultural buildings) 160.00 $ unit Conditional Permit 243.76 $ unit Change of Use 352.84 $ unit Permit Extensions - All open permits 3 years or older from the date of issue. (Annual fee) (Subject to 1.25 % interest monthly. If invoice remains unpaid at 120 days the fee and any penalty / interest will be added to the property roll number for which the permit relates and collected through property taxes) 200.00 $ permit Permit Transfer Fee (Transfer of permit when land ownership changes) 236.56 $ unit All Permit Classes - Grading plan deposit to ensure grading compliance to plans. (Deposit required prior to issuing of building permit) Residential Construction (Fireplaces & uncovered decks included in permit fee for single detached residences when installed at same time as residence) 1.25 $ per sq ft Accessory (carports/garage/sheds) 0.75 $ per sq ft 2026 Rates Minimum Fee: 200% of required fee based on entrie work to be performed inclusive of subdivided parts of permit. Maximum fee: $1,000.00 $2,000.00 TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 Page 1 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 Misc/Decks/Outdoor Patios etc. 0.36 $ per sq ft Renovation 0.50 $ per sq ft Tents 150.00 $ unit HVAC 112.30 $ unit Fire Alarm Systems / Sprinkler Systems / Electrical Work 135.48 $ unit Wood Stoves/Chimneys 75.00 $ unit Elevators/Escalators/Lifts 243.76 $ per unit Swimming Pools (Under Pool By-law 29-1999) 198.07 $ per unit Additional Inspections & File Re-opening Fee for Permits with no inspections within 4 years 112.30 $ unit Final Inspection Deposit Fee - New Construction of single family, duplex, semi-detached,townhouse & triplex dwelling. [Refunded after final inspection & demolition of existing dwelling(s)] 1,000.00 $ permit Final Inspection Deposit Fee - Additions/alterations to single family, duplex, semi-detached, townhouse & triplex dwellilng units. (Refunded after final inspection) 500.00 $ permit Farm Construction 0.37 $ sq ft Renovation 0.20 $ sq ft Silos (Upright or Bunker) 449.30 $ unit Manure Tanks 550.00 $ unit Page 2 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 Grain Bins 260.00 $ unit Final Inspection Deposit Fee - New Construction & additions to farm buildings. (Refunded after final inspection) 1,000.00 $ permit Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Construction- Commercial 1.10 $ sq ft Construction- Industrial 0.95 $ sq ft Construction- Institutional 1.30 $ sq ft Renovation 0.50 $ sq ft Additional Inspections & File Re-opening Fee for Permits with no inspections within 4 years 112.30 $ unit Outside Storage Bins 260.00 $ unit Elevators/Escalators/Lifts 243.76 $ unit Tents 150.00 $ unit Fire Alarm Systems / Sprinkler Systems / Electrical Work 135.48 $ unit Kitchens/Spray Booths/Dust Collector 162.14 $ unit Final Inspection Deposit Fee - New Construction and additions to commercial, industrial & institutional units. (Refunded after final inspection) 1,500.00 $ permit Page 3 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 Solar Solar Collectors - Up to 20 kw 394.09 $ unit Wind Turbines Wind Turbines 10,920.00 $ unit Final Inspection Deposit Fee - Wind Turbines (Refunded after final inspection) 5,000.00 $ permit Septic Septic Systems Class 4 & 5 700.00 $ unit Septic Tank Class 2 & 3 198.07 $ unit Septic Tank Replacement 230.16 $ unit Leaching Bed Replacement 329.00 $ unit Inspections Outside of Normal Working Hrs. 61.58 $ per hour Each Fixture (with Water Service) 10.04 $ unit In Lieu of Area Calculations - Unit = $1,000 of Construction Value 10.04 $ unit Water and Sewer Service Inspections 150.00 $ unit Signs A-Frame Sign (By-Law 72-2020) 150.00 $ per sign / annually Inflatable Signs (By-law 72-2020) 150.00 $ per sign / annually Portable Signs (By-law 72-2020) 150.00 $ per sign / annually Banner (By-law 72-2020) 150.00 $ per sign / annually Billboard Sign (By-law 72-2020) 10.00 $ per sq ft Canopy Sign (By-law 72-2020) 10.00 $ per sq ft ($150 minimum) Page 4 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 Ground Sign (By-law 72-2020) 10.00 $ per sq ft ($150 minimum) Wall Signs (By-law 72-2020) 10.00 $ per sq ft ($150 minimum) Sign Variance Application Fee (By-law 72-2020) 500.00 $ per application Sign Removal Fee (By-law 72-2020) Cost per sign ($20 minimum) Sign Storage Fee - Sign disposed after 30 days (By-law 72-2020) 5.00 $ per sign / per day up to 30 days Municipal Addressing (Civic Address Plates) Replacement Sign- Not Delivered Sign Only - Delivered & Installed Plate & Post - Delivered & Installed Creation of 911 Number as a result of a severance Refund of Building Permit Fees Application received No administrative functions done Application received At the Administrative & Zoning stage prior to issuance of a building permit Application received At the Administrative, Zoning & Plan review stage prior to the issuance of a building permit After building permit issued and no field inspections made Refund 35% of original permit fee Refund 80% of original permit fee Refund 70% of original permit fee Refund 45% of original permit fee $ 42.05 $ 52.60 $ 78.90 $ 42.05 Page 5 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law -2025 After building permit issued and field inspections commenced Permit fee of $150 or less Development Charges Single & Semi Detached Flat Fees Municipal Wide DC fee Urban Water Services Urban Wastewater Services Multiples Flat Fees Municipal Wide DC fee Urban Water Services Urban Wastewater Services Apartments Flat Fees Municipal Wide DC fee Urban Water Services $ 5,809.00 $ 420.00 RELEASE OF DEPOSITS - Deposits will be released after confirmation of the final building inspection and grading certification (if applicable), and demolition of existing dwellings(s) (if applicable), within one (1) year of occupancy. UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS - Where a deposit remains unclaimed by the permit holder for a period of five years, the Township Treasurer may, at the request of the Chief Building Official, transfer to the general funds of the Township all deposits against which no claim has been made, free from any further claims. Reports prepared by the Township pursuant to subsection 7(4) of the Building Code Act, 1992 will take account the transfer of unclaimed deposits to general funds within the previous year. $ 2,420.00 Refund 35% of original permit fee with a further reduction of 5% for each field inspection performed 0% - Refund $ 8,514.00 $ 618.00 $ 3,547.00 $ 4,357.00 $ 316.00 Page 6 of 7 Description 2026 Rates TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST Protection Services Schedule E - Building Permit Fees By-Law 2025 Urban Wastewater Services Non Residential Charge per Square Meter Municipal Wide (Rural) DC fee Urban Water Services Urban Wastewater Services $ 19.51 $ 1,814.00 $ 30.81 $ 3.45 Page 7 of 7