{
 "answer": "In the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, building permit rules are set by Bylaw No. 9958 — The Building Bylaw, 2024 (codified to Bylaw No. 10143, Dec 17, 2025) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: construct, erect, place, alter, demolish, relocate, use or occupy a building or part; install/remove underground storage tank; move building onto/off site. Exemptions: repair/alteration not creating hazard and not involving health/safety; single storey accessory building not more than 10 metres squared; temporary building. Administered by: City of Saskatoon Building Standards Department; building officials.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001147",
 "municipality": "Saskatoon",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "Saskatchewan",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
 "official_website": "https://saskatoon.ca",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Bylaw No. 9958 — The Building Bylaw, 2024 (codified to Bylaw No. 10143, Dec 17, 2025)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-01-31",
   "document_url": "https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/bylaws/9958.pdf",
   "summary": "Requires a building permit for construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, or moving a building (exempts minor repairs and small accessory buildings ≤10 m²). Sets permit application, expiry, extension, revocation and occupancy-permit rules; fees are set out in the bylaw's own Schedule A.",
   "discovered_by": "sk-building",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
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   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T02:37:39+00:00",
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   "document_number": "9958",
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   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "construct, erect, place, alter, demolish, relocate, use or occupy a building or part; install/remove underground storage tank; move building onto/off site",
    "exemptions": "repair/alteration not creating hazard and not involving health/safety; single storey accessory building not more than 10 metres squared; temporary building",
    "fee_basis": "Residential: $1.09/ft2 all floor areas, $0.38/ft2 basement/alterations, $0.33/ft2 garage, $0.14/ft2 deck; all other construction: $10.25 per $1,000 (2026), $10.00 (2027); minimum $167.00",
    "authority": "City of Saskatoon Building Standards Department; building officials"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 6(1)",
    "exemptions": "s. 6(2)",
    "fee_basis": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "authority": "s. 4(1)-(2)"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/sk/saskatoon/building-permits/bylaw-9958/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Bylaw No. 9959 — The Plumbing Bylaw, 2024 (codified to Bylaw No. 10141, Dec 17, 2025; repeals Bylaw No. 6583)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-01-31",
   "document_url": "https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/bylaws/9959.pdf",
   "summary": "Requires a permit for plumbing work, sets applicant qualification criteria, permit issuance/expiry/extension/revocation and inspection rules; fees are set out in the bylaw's own Schedule B.",
   "discovered_by": "sk-building",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
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   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T02:37:39+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "9959",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/f5b1bb20e742b5f946b6f9a1485cb7615d4ffdb23085625871522102ae5ad76f.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "establish, install, construct, extend, renovate, alter, repair or remove a plumbing system",
    "exemptions": "repair/replace previously permitted fixture without changing system; repair/replace valve, faucet, water heater; repair leak; clear stoppage if no piping change; water treatment device, underground sprinklers, domestic dishwasher/laundry if no extension",
    "fee_basis": "greater of minimum permit fee ($126.00/$129.00) or cost per fixture fee ($32.00/$33.00) per fixture",
    "authority": "City"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 5(1)",
    "exemptions": "s. 5(2)",
    "fee_basis": "s. 8(1)(c); Schedule \"B\"",
    "authority": "s. 8(1); s. 12(1)"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/sk/saskatoon/building-permits/bylaw-9959/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "City Bylaws and Policies — Homebuilding (index)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw_index",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/homebuilding-renovations-improvements/getting-started/bylaws-and-policies",
   "summary": "Lists the current Building Bylaw, Plumbing Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Plumbing Permits history, and Swimming Pool/Property Maintenance bylaws for the City of Saskatoon.",
   "discovered_by": "sk-building",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
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   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T02:37:39+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/65b9e3a9100790ccf5bf3957ae3d109d1d35954365cbd67a85dcdc48f18dd65a.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/sk/saskatoon/building-permits/city-bylaws-and-policies-homebuilding/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/sk/saskatoon/building-permits/"
}