Initial building permit fees are due at the time of application. A secondary invoice will follow to include all remaining fees to be paid prior to permit issuance.
To view a full list of the fees and refunds for various permits, you can also view the Building Services Permit Fee Summary (PDF) file.
New Construction and Additions
Alterations and Repair
Demolition
Miscellaneous Works
Conditional / Partial Permits
Change of Use Permit
Plumbing and Sewer (exclusive of other construction)
Plumbing and Sewer permits are only required for plumbing works done exclusive of any other permit work. Where work is done in relation to works permitted under a Building Permit, a separate Plumbing and Sewer Permit is NOT required.
Other Fees; Administration, Water Meters, etc.
Inspection / Plans Examination
Deposits
Refunds
- Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee applicable to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid.
- Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded.