Fees
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.
Permit Fees
Below is a list of permit fees for building and construction. Please note that the minimum permit fee is $105.00.
New constructions/additions
| Group A – Assembly occupancies | $1.72 per square foot |
| Group B – Care, Care and Treatment or Detention Occupancies | $2.20 per square foot |
| Group C – Residential occupancies (except hotels/motels) | $1.14 per square foot |
| Group C - Hotels/Motels | $1.35 per square foot |
| Group D – Business and Personal Services occupancies | $1.56 per square foot |
| Group E – Mercantile occupancies | $1.10 per square foot |
| Group F – Industrial occupancies (except parking garages/farms) | $0.83 per square foot |
| Group F – Parking Garages | $0.58 per square foot |
| Group F – Farm Buildings | $0.38 per square foot |
Miscellaneous construction
| Interior finishing to previously unfinished areas | $14.50/$1000 of construction value |
| Alterations and renovations to existing finished areas | $14.50/$1000 of construction value |
| Retaining walls |
$250.00 |
| Racking permits | $250.00 |
| Swimming pools/hot tubs | $155.00 |
| Sheds | $105.00 |
| Decks | $130.00 |
| Change of use (no construction) | $105.00 |
| Tent permit (per site) | $105.00 |
| Partial Permit (Partial Construction prior to a full permit) | $235.00 |
| Demolition permit (<600 square metres) | $105.00 |
| Demolition permit (>600 square metres) | $210.00 |
| Permanent sign (per sign) | $105.00 |
| Residential garage or carport (detached) | $285.00 |
| Residential garage or carport (attached) | $1.14 per square foot |
| Building site servicing | $250.00 |
| Plumbing work independent of building permit | $13.50 per fixture |
| Sewage system installation/replacement | $625.00 |
| Sewage system repair | $210.00 |
| Demountable stages and support structures | $250.00 |
| Solar panels – residential | $200.00 |
| Solar panels – non-residential | $800.00 |
| Conditional permits | $2,500.00 |
| Alternative solutions – part 9 buildings | $500.00 |
| Alternative solutions – part 3 buildings | $1,000.00 |
When, in the opinion of the chief building official, the application does not fit into one of the above noted categories, a fee of $14.50 per $1000.00 of construction value will be charged.
Building permit fees
Building permit fees are paid when a building permit is applied for. Accepted methods of payment are cash, cheque, debit, e-transfer or credit card.
Development charges
Development charges are adjusted annually and assist in financial capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from growth and development. Development charges must be made prior to a building permit being issued. Please refer to our list of current development charges.
Other fees
Other applicable fees may apply if permits are required from other agencies such as the Grand River Conservation Authority, Ministry of Transportation, Electrical Safety Authority or if other planning applications or site alteration permits are being filed.
Contact Us
City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2
Phone: 519-759-4150