Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 65-2012 (Building By-law), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, conditional, change of use, and plumbing permits. Permit fees: As prescribed by Schedule 'D': per ft2 or flat fees, e.g. $1.35/ft2 residential (min $200), $1.40/ft2 commercial/institutional (min $250). Administered by: Chief Building Official or an inspector.
| permit required for | Construction, demolition, conditional, change of use, and plumbing permits. | s. 4(2)(a)-(e) |
| fee basis | As prescribed by Schedule 'D': per ft2 or flat fees, e.g. $1.35/ft2 residential (min $200), $1.40/ft2 commercial/institutional (min $250). | Schedule "D" |
| authority | Chief Building Official or an inspector. | s. 6(5) |
Town of South Bruce Peninsula by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy permits and inspections.