In the City of St. Thomas, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law 150-2016, verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construction or demolition of a building; sign installation; tent erection; hoarding/covered way erection. Permit fees: $9.75 times the value of construction divided by 1,000; minimum $150.00. Administered by: Chief Building Official (or Registered Code Agency where appointed).
Building By-Law 150-2016
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction or demolition of a building; sign installation; tent erection; hoarding/covered way erection.
s. 5.11-5.13; Schedule C, Form 1
fee basis
$9.75 times the value of construction divided by 1,000; minimum $150.00
Schedule B, H
authority
Chief Building Official (or Registered Code Agency where appointed)
s. 12.1
scout note
Designates the City's Chief Building Official and regulates building permit issuance/inspection under the Ontario Building Code for construction in St. Thomas.