Building and Construction
Starting construction prior to obtaining a building permit may result in the following administrative fees being added to your building permit fee.
Part 9 Buildings - $250 minimum, $5,000 maximum. Part 3 Buildings - $1,000 minimum, $25,000 maximum.
Calculation is based on the following percentage of the full permit fee – 25% if footings/foundation commenced, 50% if structural framing commenced, 75% if structural framing complete, 100% if building is complete, 100% if demolition or partial demolition has commenced, any other work requiring issuance of a building permit is based upon the proportion of the work completed.
The City of Brantford Building Department guides home owners and developers through the building process including, but not limited to:
- promote public safety through the application of the Building Code
- reviews building permit applications
- conducts building inspections
Building permits
Planning to construct or demolish? You must file a building permit application with the Building Department.
The Building Department reviews permit applications to ensure that they meet the Ontario Building Code, as well as other applicable building laws and bylaws.
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The fastest and easiest way to submit a building permit application, monitor your application status and book an inspection is by using our new digital application process.
Contact Us
City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2
Phone: 519-759-4150