Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Whitby, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Fees and Charges By-law No. 7220-17 (Consolidation), Schedule N - Building Services Fees, verified 2026-09-25. Permit fees: Per m2; Flat; Per Fixture; Per Linear Meter; Per Item; % of Appl. Fee.
| fee basis | Per m2; Flat; Per Fixture; Per Linear Meter; Per Item; % of Appl. Fee | Schedule N |
Schedule N to Whitby's consolidated Fees and Charges By-law sets 2026 Building Services permit fees by occupancy category (assembly, institutional, residential, business/personal, mercantile, industrial) per m2 or flat fee, effective January 1, 2026.
Town's own building permits page: describes the application process under the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law, e-permit portal, builder bulletins; links the 2026 fee schedule. No standalone Building Code Act administration by-law text found on site.