In the City of Stratford, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 112-2005 (Consolidated to December 8, 2025), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: All types of construction governed by the Building Code; change of use increasing hazard; sewage systems; structural signs; work commenced before permit. Permit fees: As set out in Schedule A: per square foot or per unit, with minimum fees; special permit fee is regular fee plus 100% additional, max $7,750. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors.
Building By-law No. 112-2005 (Consolidated to December 8, 2025)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
All types of construction governed by the Building Code; change of use increasing hazard; sewage systems; structural signs; work commenced before permit.
s. 2.1, items 1, 4-7
fee basis
As set out in Schedule A: per square foot or per unit, with minimum fees; special permit fee is regular fee plus 100% additional, max $7,750.
s. 3, item 1; Schedule "A"; Special Building Permit Fee
authority
Chief Building Official and inspectors.
s. 1.2(g), (o)
scout note
City of Stratford's Building By-law under the Building Code Act, 1992: requires permits for construction, demolition, occupancy and change of use; sets permit classes, inspections, and fees (calculated by square footage or flat fee, with annual CPI increase).
By-laws index
City of Stratford's by-laws listing page; links to the Building and Planning Services section which hosts the Building By-law.