In the City of Windsor, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 143-2025 (Issuance of Various Permits and Scheduling Inspections), verified 2026-08-29. Permit required for: Work regulated by the Act and the Building Code, or to occupy a Building or part thereof. Permit fees: Minimum $235.00; base fees per square foot (e.g. $1.75 residential Part 9, $2.80 ICI); additional fees $17.50 per $1000 construction value (Min. $500.00). Fees set in: Schedule 3 of this By-law, as amended and approved annually by City Council.
Building By-law 143-2025 (Issuance of Various Permits and Scheduling Inspections)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Work regulated by the Act and the Building Code, or to occupy a Building or part thereof.
s. 2.1
fee basis
Minimum $235.00; base fees per square foot (e.g. $1.75 residential Part 9, $2.80 ICI); additional fees $17.50 per $1000 construction value (Min. $500.00).
Schedule 3
fees location
Schedule 3 of this By-law, as amended and approved annually by City Council.
s. 7.1(2)
authority
Chief Building Official and Inspectors.
s. 12.1
fine range
Min. $1000.00 - Max. $25,000.00
Schedule 3, Work Without a Permit Penalty Fee
scout note
Sets the building-permit issuance framework: application requirements, fees, and inspection scheduling procedures under the Ontario Building Code.