A deposit will be required at the time of submission. This deposit is a partial payment of the permit fee, and will be deducted from the total cost of the permit once it has been reviewed and issued by Building Services.
| Description | Deposit Amount |
|---|---|
| New Dwellings | $500 |
| Additions & Renovations | $150 |
| Decks, Sheds, Garages | $150 |
The following fees are full permit fees that are collected at the time of application:
| Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| New/Replacement Septic System (Residential) | $540 |
| New/Replacement Septic System (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional) | $940 |
| Replace Septic Tank Only | $225 |
| Alter or Replace Septic Tile Bed Only | $390 |
*The minimum permit fee and minimum deposit for all permits is $150. For minor alterations where square footage is not applicable, the cost is $220.
The balance of the permit fees and any applicable Development Charges will be due at the time of permit issuance.
Methods of Payment
- Dufferin County can accept debit, VISA, MasterCard, or cheque
- We can accept cash only if you have exact change.
- Development Charges must be paid by cheque.
Residential Permit Fees
| Description | 17¢ sq. ft. | 32¢ sq. ft. | 84¢ sq. ft. | $150 flat | $180 flat | $220 flat | $225 flat | $390 flat | $540 flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling Unit | ● | ||||||||
| Septic Systems | ● | ||||||||
| Det. Garages/Shed/Decks | ● | ||||||||
| Interior Renovations | ● | ||||||||
| Interior Partitioning | ● | ||||||||
| Fireplaces/Woodstoves | ● | ||||||||
| Temporary Structures | ● | ||||||||
| Demolitions - Dwellings | ● | ||||||||
| Demolitions - Outbuildings | ● | ||||||||
| Pool Enclosures | ● | ||||||||
| Septic - Tank Only | ● | ||||||||
| Septic - Minor Repair | ● | ||||||||
| Change of Use | ● | ||||||||
| Roof Mounted Solar Panels | ● | ||||||||
| Met Towers | ● | ||||||||
| Relocate Dwelling | ● | ||||||||
| Septic Suitability Letter | ● | ||||||||
| Special Inspections | ● |
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Permit Fees
| Description | 32¢ sq. ft. | 51¢ sq. ft. | $150 flat | $220 flat | $450 flat | $940 flat | $3,645 flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Buildings | ● | ||||||
| Septic - Class 4 & 5 | ● | ||||||
| Buildings - Shells Only | ● | ||||||
| Interior Renovations | ● | ||||||
| Portable Classrooms | ● | ||||||
| Signs | ● | ||||||
| Wind Turbines | ● | ||||||
| Change of Use | ● | ||||||
| Demolitions | ● |
Agricultural Permit Fees
| Description | 17¢ sq. ft. | $150 flat | $220 flat | $540 flat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Buildings | ● | |||
| Grain Bins | ● | |||
| Silos | ● | |||
| Septic System | ● |
Development Charges
| County-Wide Charges |
Residential (per unit) Single & Semi-Detached |
Residential (per unit) Multiples |
Residential (per unit) Apartments |
Non-Residential (per square meter of gross floor area) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Service Component - Roads & Bridges |
$895.00 | $716.00 | $406.00 | $4.82 |
| Service Component - Other | $2,603.00 | $2,082.00 | $1,180.00 | $3.46 |
| County-Wide Total | $3,498.00 | $2,798.00 | $1,586.00 | $8.28 |
The County also collects $1,132.00 per unit in development charges on behalf of the Upper Grand District School Board.
For a copy of the Development Charges Background Study, please click here.