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SCHEDULE D
Building Department Rates and Fees
SAMPLE CALCULATION:
Building/ permit type
Description
Calculation factor for
construction value
Notes
Single storey finished
$140.00
Per sq. ft
Each additional storey incdlg walkout basements and
finished non-walkout basements
$70.00
Per sq. ft
Garages, storage, boathouses
$35.00
Per sq. ft
Porches,carports,sundecks, balconies
$25.00
Per sq. ft
Solariums, sunrooms, bunkies, and garages
(habitable/living space only)
$50.00
Per sq. ft
Principal building
$95.00
Per sq. ft
Accessory
$40.00
Per sq. ft
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Designated Structures
As per Div.A.1.3.1.1. OBC
Based on cost
Based on cost
5
Farm Buildings
On land assessed for Farms
$25.00
Per sq. ft
Full height
$25.00
Per sq. ft
Crawl space,frost wall, piers
$20.00
Per sq. ft
Construction/addition
Per type of permit (ie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
See above
Per sq. ft
Alteration, repair and installation
Based on cost
Based on cost
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$150.00
Flat fee
9
$100.00
Flat fee
10
$100.00
Flat fee
11
$100.00
Flat fee
12
$100.00
Flat fee
OTHER FEES
Fee
Notes
13
Permit transfer, special
inspection
Special inspection fee
$100.00
Flat fee
14
Conditional Permit
Fee plus additional fees based on class of construction
$100.00
Flat fee
15
Alternative Solution Design
Fee plus other applicable fees
$200.00
Flat fee
16
Building without a permit
Fees doubled
based on
calculated fees
17
Revised drawings
Fee per revised page
$50.00
Flat fee
18
Inactive Permit
Fee per inspection after three (3) years or more from
date of issuance of the Building Permit
$200.00
Flat fee
19
Application filed not processed
20
Application filed and processed
21
If less than $100
22
Road Damage Deposit
See Policy on municipal website. Refund at the
discresion of the Municipality
$1,000.00
Flat fee
23
Re-inspection (per incident)
Inspection requested and CBO arrives at job site and
the Phase to be inspected is not ready.
$50.00
Flat fee
24
Printing Fee for Drawings
Drawings - 24" x 32"
$10
Per Page
Plumbing
Docks
Refunds- application for refund
must be made within six (6)
months of issuance of permit(s)
75% of Fee paid
50% of Fee paid
no refund
Change of use
The Chief Building Official may place a valuation on the cost of the proposed work as per Section 5 of the Whitestone By-law No. 32-2015.
1
Residential/Seasonal
2
Accessory Buildings
3
Commercial/Industrial/
Institutional
6
Foundation-new or replacement
7
Chimney, fireplace, woodstove
Demolition
How Bulding Permit Fees are calculated:
The rate to be levied against each $1000.00 of construction value shall be $14.50 plus, a minimum base fee of $140.00.
Fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar. Fees are not subject to HST
Residential Unit, with basement
Main floor (2000 sq.ft x $140) + Basement (1800 sq.ft. x $70) = $406,000
($406 x $14.50) + Base Fee $140 = $6,027 (Building Permit Fee)
By-law No. 08-2024, Fees and Charges
Amended June 17, 2025
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