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An individual who is charged and found guilty of an offence under the Building Code Act, 1992 , such as building without a permit, can be fined up to $50,000 for a first offence and up to $100,000 for subsequent offences.

If you are not asked to pay the Open work permit holder fee during your application, you can still pay online: Select Temporary Residence for a list of fee options. Select the Open Work Permit Holder fee. Follow the instructions to complete your payment.

If your backyard shed, garden shed, or storage shed is less than 160 square feet (or 15 square meters) you can construct it WITHOUT a building permit. A Building permit is required for any shed over 160 square feet. Building permits are always required for accessory structures that contain plumbing.

For most residential projects, the permit fee is $200. The total fee for your project will be calculated by adding the base fee, plus any other applicable fees. For example, if your project includes electrical work, you'll need to pay an additional fee of $50. If you're doing plumbing work, the additional fee is $100.

A building permit is required in Ontario for almost all domestic renovation projects before construction of any kind begins. This includes the addition, repair, renovation, demolition, or structural alterations of livable spaces on your property.

There are consequences for not getting a permit. You could face a fine, or the municipality may force you to remove walls, ceilings, cabinets and other finishes so that an inspector can determine if the work complies with the building requirements. In the worst case, they'll have the renovation removed entirely.

It's not advisable to attempt to sell the home without disclosing the unpermitted work because doing so puts you at serious risk of a lawsuit. You will need to include the unpermitted work in the listing for the home. Not disclosing property defects is a way many people get into hot water.