Building permits — Val Rita-Harty, Ontario

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

In the Township of Val Rita-Harty, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 1010-15 (Building By-Law) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building requires a permit prior to commencing. Permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; flat rates and per-square-foot fees; minimum fee of $58.00 for all permits except row No. 1, 13 and 15. Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-law.

By-law No. 1010-15 (Building By-Law) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, renovation, demolition or change of use of a building requires a permit prior to commencing. s. 5.2
exemptions For a single detached dwelling: kitchen cupboards/counter-tops without plumbing modifications, flooring on existing sub-floors, interior trim and doors, landscaping, driveways, washroom vanity; fences (contact Building Department Staff). s. 3.1(o); s. 8.1(a)
fee basis Calculated in accordance with Schedule "A"; flat rates and per-square-foot fees; minimum fee of $58.00 for all permits except row No. 1, 13 and 15. s. 5.1; Schedule "A"
fees location Schedule "A" to this By-law s. 5.1; Schedule "A"
authority Chief Building Official or designate (Building Department Staff). s. 1.1 "Building Department Staff"; s. 7.4
fine range Set fines: $300.00, $200.00; orders: not more than $25,000, $10,000 per day. Schedule "C"; Schedule "F" (Order to Comply etc.)
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Respecting construction, demolition, moving and change-of-use permits and inspections under s.7 Building Code Act, 1992; also regulates fences and signs under the Municipal Act. Schedules A-I attached (fees, forms). Repeals By-law #911-11.

Schedule A: Val Rita-Harty Building Fees (2025) adopted bylaw
fee basis Flat fee plus per 100 m² fee depending on service; basic fee for application (+ sq ft fee if over 400 sq ft). Fee (flat); $39/100m²; $74/100m²
fine range Surcharge for Building Without a Permit: $315 to $553; $39 to $74/100m²; 200% of the permit fee. Fines and/or other penalties may also be applicable depending on the nature of the case. Surcharge for Building Without a Permit
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Current building/demolition permit fee schedule: flat and per-area fees by project type (decks, sheds, additions, new builds by size, large homes, non-residential/farm buildings), a no-designer surcharge, and hourly virtual/on-site inspection rates.

By-laws (index page)

Township's by-laws index page; links the Building By-law and fees documents.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: http://www.valharty.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Building permits across Ontario · Building permits in other municipalities