Building Permit Fees Costs Across Canada
National Average
$621 – $1,540
Based on 739 data points across 4 provinces
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Specific costs by job type, extracted from industry sources across Canada.
Total Project Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laneway House Permit | $4,000 | $9,333 | 3 |
| New Home Construction Permit | $3,000 | $7,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Secondary Suite Permit | $2,933 | $6,114 | 21(4 prov) |
| Major Renovation Permit | $3,688 | $5,000 | 8(2 prov) |
| Retroactive Permit Application | $1,250 | $5,000 | 2 |
| Secondary Suite Building Permit | $1,725 | $4,500 | 8(4 prov) |
| Basement Apartment Permit | $1,500 | $4,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Major Addition Permit | $4,000 | $4,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Residential Renovation Permit | $308 | $4,233 | 6(2 prov) |
| Building Permit Renovation | $760 | $4,200 | 5(2 prov) |
| Basement Apartment Building Permit | $1,500 | $4,000 | 2 |
| Basement Secondary Suite Permit | $1,500 | $4,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Garage Conversion Permit | $1,500 | $4,000 | 2 |
| Basement Development Permits | $1,400 | $3,250 | 2 |
| Renovation Permit | $436 | $3,179 | 14(3 prov) |
| Underpinning Permit | $1,433 | $3,167 | 3(2 prov) |
| Zoning Variance Secondary Suite | $1,500 | $3,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Secondary Dwelling Unit Permit | $1,150 | $3,000 | 2 |
| Home Addition Permit | $1,167 | $2,833 | 6(3 prov) |
| Secondary Suite Development Permit | $1,440 | $2,700 | 5(2 prov) |
| Basement Permit | $294 | $2,650 | 4(2 prov) |
| Development Permit | $1,350 | $2,500 | 2 |
| Building Permit | $238 | $2,375 | 4(2 prov) |
| Condo Renovation Permit | $350 | $2,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Addition Permit | $860 | $2,200 | 5(2 prov) |
| Zoning Variance Application | $1,067 | $2,033 | 3(2 prov) |
| Secondary Suite Permits | $783 | $1,900 | 3(2 prov) |
| Basement Renovation Permit | $382 | $1,843 | 7(3 prov) |
| Basement Building Permit | $788 | $1,650 | 2(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Renovation Permits | $538 | $1,650 | 2(2 prov) |
| Bathroom Renovation Permit | $424 | $1,434 | 25(4 prov) |
| Structural Modification Permit | $450 | $1,350 | 2 |
| Minor Variance Application | $1,237 | $1,312 | 4 |
| Foundation Permit | $350 | $1,250 | 2 |
| Structural Engineer Assessment | $538 | $1,213 | 8(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Structural Permit | $475 | $1,150 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Bathroom Permits | $400 | $1,150 | 2 |
| Kitchen Renovation Permit | $363 | $1,133 | 24(4 prov) |
| Basement Finishing Permit | $359 | $1,100 | 27(3 prov) |
| Basement Bathroom Permit | $444 | $1,025 | 8(3 prov) |
| Basement Finish Permit | $288 | $900 | 2(2 prov) |
| Garage Building Permit | $308 | $850 | 6(2 prov) |
| Bathroom Addition Permit | $325 | $800 | 2(2 prov) |
| Bathroom Reno Permit | $300 | $800 | 2(2 prov) |
| Secondary Suite Registration | $618 | $768 | 2 |
| Basement Bedroom Permit | $230 | $680 | 5(2 prov) |
| Garage Permit | $250 | $650 | 2 |
| Roof Replacement Permit | $175 | $575 | 4(2 prov) |
| Minor Renovation Permit | $417 | $528 | 9(3 prov) |
| Plumbing Permit Inspection | $217 | $500 | 3(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Island Permit | $138 | $500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Window Replacement Permit | $157 | $479 | 7(3 prov) |
| Load Bearing Wall Removal Permit | $175 | $475 | 4(2 prov) |
| Electrical Safety Inspection | $200 | $450 | 2 |
| Plumbing Permit | $163 | $450 | 16(4 prov) |
| Basement Plumbing Permit | $138 | $400 | 2(2 prov) |
| Esa Permit Inspection | $205 | $395 | 5 |
| Electrical Inspection | $238 | $371 | 6(2 prov) |
| Shed Permit | $150 | $367 | 3 |
| Simple Renovation Permit | $280 | $360 | 5(2 prov) |
| Demolition Permit | $125 | $350 | 2(2 prov) |
| Deck Permit | $125 | $344 | 25(3 prov) |
| Small Claims Court Filing | $101 | $340 | 3 |
| Short Term Rental License | $308 | $308 | 2 |
| Gas Line Permit | $150 | $300 | 2 |
| Re Inspection Fee | $150 | $300 | 2(2 prov) |
| Electrical Permit Esa | $100 | $300 | 2 |
| Kitchen Electrical Permit | $125 | $283 | 3(2 prov) |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade Permit | $150 | $275 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Electrical Permit | $100 | $267 | 3(2 prov) |
| Electrical Permit | $111 | $262 | 17(3 prov) |
| Egress Window Permit | $95 | $260 | 5(2 prov) |
| Fence Permit | $126 | $259 | 12(2 prov) |
| Electrical Permit Basement | $113 | $250 | 2 |
| Garage Electrical Permit | $94 | $250 | 4 |
| Electrical Permit Inspection | $119 | $244 | 9(3 prov) |
| Electrical Panel Permit | $106 | $238 | 4(2 prov) |
| Kitchen Plumbing Permit | $94 | $238 | 4 |
| Esa Electrical Permit | $103 | $231 | 8 |
| Electrical Wiring Permit | $100 | $225 | 2 |
| Final Inspection Fee | $125 | $200 | 2 |
| Esa Electrical Inspection | $100 | $200 | 2 |
| Tssa Furnace Permit | $100 | $200 | 2 |
| Electrical Permit Kitchen | $75 | $200 | 2 |
| Hot Tub Electrical Permit | $100 | $183 | 3(2 prov) |
| Tsanb Electrical Permit | $76 | $182 | 7 |
| Esa Ev Charger Permit | $113 | $175 | 2 |
| Esa Hot Tub Permit | $113 | $175 | 2 |
| Pool Electrical Permit | $88 | $175 | 2 |
| Ev Charger Permit | $84 | $159 | 8(3 prov) |
| Generator Transfer Switch Permit | $63 | $150 | 2 |
| Esa Inspection | $113 | $138 | 4 |
| Esa Re Inspection | $125 | $125 | 2 |
| Heat Pump Electrical Permit | $88 | $125 | 2 |
| Temporary Parking Permit | $30 | $50 | 2 |
Per-Unit Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re Inspection Fee | $125/unit | $250/unit | 2 |
| Esa Electrical Inspection | $100/unit | $200/unit | 2 |
| Asbestos Testing | $28/unit | $63/unit | 2 |
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