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.
Bylaw No. 9958 — The Building Bylaw, 2024 (codified to Bylaw No. 10143, Dec 17, 2025)
adopted bylaw
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
s. 6(1)
exemptions
repair/alteration not creating hazard and not involving health/safety; single storey accessory building not more than 10 metres squared; temporary building
s. 6(2)
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
Schedule "A"
authority
City of Saskatoon Building Standards Department; building officials
s. 4(1)-(2)
scout note
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.
Bylaw No. 9959 — The Plumbing Bylaw, 2024 (codified to Bylaw No. 10141, Dec 17, 2025; repeals Bylaw No. 6583)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
establish, install, construct, extend, renovate, alter, repair or remove a plumbing system
s. 5(1)
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
s. 5(2)
fee basis
greater of minimum permit fee ($126.00/$129.00) or cost per fixture fee ($32.00/$33.00) per fixture
s. 8(1)(c); Schedule "B"
authority
City
s. 8(1); s. 12(1)
scout note
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.
City Bylaws and Policies — Homebuilding (index)
Lists the current Building Bylaw, Plumbing Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Plumbing Permits history, and Swimming Pool/Property Maintenance bylaws for the City of Saskatoon.